February 9, 2012
There are a number of ways to help keep diaper rash at bay, but the best prevention is eliminating the the most common causes. Diaper rash normally is a result of moisture, chemical irritants from baby soap, lotion or laundry detergent, or inadequate cleaning. It can also be caused by certain medications and antibiotics. Here [...]
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Tagged as: cloth diapers,groviaPosted in: Blog
January 18, 2012
Being an intentional parent in this fast-paced day and age has never more been crucial. And why not? We all want to make the best choices for our relationships, homes, and careers. Parenting should also be a facet of life that we view–and live out–with intention. Basically, this means having mapping out a clear purpose [...]
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Posted in: Blog, On Natural Parenting
January 4, 2012
Mothering is a long lesson in the virtue of perseverance. Among the many capabilities of a new mother, breastfeeding takes a huge amount of perseverance, patience and learning. If you are a new mom who is starting down the road of breastfeeding, chances are you may be having a rough ride in the beginning. Don’t [...]
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Posted in: Blog, On Breastfeeding
December 29, 2011
If you’re reading this blog, you might have already made the big decision to use cloth diapers for your baby over disposables. Congratulations! The next step you need to take is to navigate the world of cloth diapers and decide which types of diapers will fit in with your needs and lifestyle. There are so [...]
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Posted in: Blog, On Cloth Diapering
December 6, 2011
Toilet training for infants should be approached in a gentle, natural and loving way. This is characteristic of many societies where attachment parenting has been practiced. After breastfeeding, babywearing, bonding, co-sleeping and responding to baby’s needs, bladder and bowel communication learning naturally follow suit. In toilet training, mothers need to read and respond to their baby’s signals. [...]
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Posted in: Blog, On Cloth Diapering, On Natural Parenting
November 23, 2011
Many employers today are supportive of breastfeeding moms, simply because there are several health benefits for both mom and baby. Babies who breastfeed typically have fewer infections, which means less doctors visits and sick time for moms. Studies have also shown that women who breastfeed have a decreased risk of breast cancer, while other studies reveal [...]
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Posted in: Blog, On Breastfeeding
November 9, 2011
By reducing or completely eliminating processed foods, your family can experience better health, less sugar and salt intake, and less risks for obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease! Since processed foods often contain unhealthy preservatives, colorings, additives and extra levels of salt, sugars and other artificial flavoring, you can take a step towards better [...]
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Posted in: Blog, Natural Living
October 24, 2011
Did you ever think about how much you actually buy in a month? If you saved every receipt from every purchase you made and took note of those expenses you wouldn’t normally think important (like that random milk tea!), how much do you think you would have spent in actuality? We can shop more purposefully, [...]
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Posted in: Blog, Natural Living
October 11, 2011
What do Celine Dion, Sheryl Crow and Claudia Schiffer have in common? They all use GroVia cloth diapers! More and more celebrities and high-profile personalities have been choosing cloth diapers like GroVia over disposables because they’re safer for baby, better for the planet, and far less expensive in the long run! GroVia cloth diapers, in particular, are [...]
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Posted in: Blog, On Cloth Diapering