Best Natural Baby Lotion – Cheat Sheet
First published 17 July 2015, updated again June 2021 Baby skin – it’s so soft and so smooth that you just want to take a bite out of it. Or so I say to my giggling nieces as I pretend to bite their little legs! Sometimes, though, baby skin can get dry, red or irritated […]
Best Natural Baby Wipes – Cheat Sheet
When you’ve got a baby, you use a lot of baby wipes. Think about how many nappy changes you do each day! And every time you use nappy wipes on your baby, you wipe potentially toxic ingredients over the most sensitive parts of your baby’s body. Even if you don’t use any other natural baby […]
Ultimate Guide to Cloth Nappies
Baby cloth nappies? Reusable nappies? Fabric nappies? You might hear these names and more used to describe them and it can seem confusing. Don’t worry though, cloth nappies aren’t as complicated as they may sound and the benefits to the environment, your baby and your bank balance can be huge. If you’re thinking of making […]
All your breastfeeding essentials: recommended by mums
Before you have your baby, you have certain ideas about breastfeeding. It’ll be simple, so easy, you think to yourself. Just pop out a boob and away we go. And for some people, it can be. For others, not so much. And what nobody seems to tell you is how complicated it can be. It’s […]
Black & White Baby Books and Toys: Why are They So Good For Newborns?
Black and white baby books and toys seem to fascinate babies. They may look simple and a little dull to adults, but babies seem to be irresistibly drawn to them. So why is black & white good for babies? Babies can tell the difference between light and dark when they’re still in utero. When they’re […]
Why it’s So Important to Go Non Toxic for Babies and Kids
Have you been thinking about choosing non toxic for baby? Wondering if it’s really worth putting in the effort to find non toxic products for your little one, when surely the stuff at the supermarket is fine? Let me tell you, it certainly is worth making the effort. Children’s developing bodies and brains are more […]
17 Fun Outdoor Play Ideas That Your Kids Will Love
Summer is fast approaching and the kids need to be entertained! While a little time in front of a computer or TV screen is okay, encouraging kids to play outdoors has lots of benefits. According to a study done last year, outdoor play is important because “it promotes cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well being, offering […]
Natural Teething Remedies for Your Baby
Teething is an unpleasant time for babies. It’s incredibly uncomfortable and the little darlings don’t even know what’s going on. No wonder they’re upset. Here are some natural options for teething remedies. Why you need to use ‘natural’ for teething remedies? Many over the counter teething remedies contain benzocaine. However, FDA warned that the use […]
Best Baby Soap & Baby Wash Cheat Sheet
Download your FREE copy of the Best Baby Soap & Baby Wash cheat sheet ebook here The Best Baby Soap & Baby Wash: Researched and Reviewed Every day, our children are exposed to at least 27 different chemicals through personal care products. And most of these chemicals have not been tested for safety on children. […]
Toxic Living: Baby Soap And Baby Wash
Bath soaps for adults often contain harsh synthetic ingredients. But that’s not true for children’s bath products, is it? Unfortunately, it is. You’d think companies would be careful of the ingredients they use in products for babies and children. But that’s not always the case. The Environmental Working Group says that every day the average […]