Category Archives: development

Benefits of Baby Carrying

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“If it’s true, as the accumulated evidence seems to suggest, that movement and bodily closeness are good for babies, especially in the earliest weeks…we’ve been ingenious and consistent in depriving them of these sensations.”

~ Dr. Benjamin Spock

Here is an article from Pathyways to family wellness I cite in my class regarding baby carrying.  It is a beautiful discussion on development, equipment and holding.  I only wish it had the pictures that accompanied the article in the magazine

For a more local resource regarding babywearing, I have a blog post called Babywearing which highlights the group Babywearing International of the Bay Area.

A Favorite Blog

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One of my favorite blogs to read comes out of UC Davis.

As they say, “Starting a new family can be a wonderful yet stressful experience. Newborns, and even older babies, can seem mysterious and taking care of them may be a little scary. Fortunately, babies are born with the skills and desire to tell parents what they need. In this blog, experienced moms (who happen to be experts) will help parents understand why babies behave the way they do and share tips to help parents cope with the ups and downs of this new and exciting time of life.”

http://www.secretsofbabybehavior.com/

How To Find Out More About Toxins In Children’s Toys or Products?

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In my one of my tum e time classes I bring in loads of alternatives to use as toys.  Why?  Unfortunately, many of the children’s toys that are on the market contain toxins that are unhealthy for your little ones and the planet.

The time you want to be most concerned about this is when everything goes into the mouth to be explored. While this is a very important developmental stage, be mindful that what goes in your baby’s mouths gets broken down and digested.  This is the time to have natural products or products that don’t contain toxins.

When researching what to get your child for a birthday present or offering recommendations for family members to purchase for you as a holiday gift, stop by Healthy Stuff (formerly Healthy Toys) first to see how it ranks in terms of safety.

http://www.healthystuff.org/get-stuff.php?group-report=Children%27s%20Products

The organization also offers information on everyday products as well for your home, car, pet, etc.