Baby

Baby Health

From reflux to fever, burping to probiotics. Here’s everything you need to know to help baby stay healthy… naturally.

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  Baby Massage: How and Why You Need to Do It

  From improved sleep to a better bond, baby massage has so much to offer baby and caregiver. Find out more, plus learn the best techniques.

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  The Truth About Baby Probiotics: What You Need to Know

  Find out how infant probiotics can improve baby's long-term health, plus discover which baby probiotics are best.

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  Lip Tie: How to Check Your Baby (And How to Fix it)

  Though it can affect breastfeeding, most conventional doctor's can't recognize a lip tie. Here's how to identify a lip tie and fix this common issue.

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  Baby Weight Chart: Is Your Baby On Track?

  Use our baby weight chart to find out where your baby falls on the growth charts. Plus, get tips on how to help babies who are a little behind catch up.

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is so rewarding, but it ain’t always easy! Here you’ll find tips, tricks, and encouragement to help your breastfeeding relationship flourish.

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  Which are the Best Bottles for Breastfed Babies?

  The best bottles for breastfed babies support breastfeeding instead of undermining it. These great bottles do just that.

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  Breastfeeding Positions: Have You Tried Them All?

  Here are the 6 best breastfeeding positions to try, plus 3 tips you can use to help baby latch better. Also, some tools that may help you. Plus pictures!

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  Lactation Cookie Recipe to Increase Breast Milk Supply

  A lactation cookie recipe to increase breast milk supply made with all natural and healthy ingredients. If you're struggling with supply, this is for you.

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  Alcohol and Breastfeeding

  Alcohol and breastfeeding is a confusing topic. Can you drink at all? How much is too much? Here's the bottom line, and the facts may surprise you.

Baby Sleep

Sleep?! What’s That?! ? Take heart, it IS possible to get some sleep when you have a newborn. Here you’ll find out how.

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  Snoo Review: Is It Really Worth It? And Is It Safe?

  Is this robotic bassinet worth the expensive? Will it actually help us get more sleep? And—more importantly—is it safe for baby? Find out now.

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  What is the Witching Hour? (Plus, How to Survive It in One Piece!)

  Find out what the witching hour is, when it's most likely to affect your baby, and how to make it to the other side with your sanity intact.

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  SIDS Prevention: Is It Possible?

  Although rare, SIDS is a new parent's biggest fear. Here's what you need to know about the unexplained phenomenon, plus what you can do to help prevent it.

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  Baby Sleep: 20 Surefire Ways to Get a Newborn Down

  While it may take some work (and planning ahead), it’s possible to get your baby to sleep (yes, even a colicky baby!). Here's how.

When Will Baby…

When will baby smile? Crawl? Eat solids? Thank you for all your hard work? ? Explore all of baby’s exciting milestones here.

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  When Do Babies Clap? Plus, How to Encourage This Milestone

  Clapping is more than a show of appreciation, joy, or excitement—it’s an important physical and cognitive milestone. Here's what you need to know.

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  When Do Babies Start Cooing? (Plus, How to Encourage This Cute Milestone)

  Find out when babies start to coo for the first time, plus learn how to encourage your baby to make these super sweet sounds.

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  Baby Sign Language: How to Communicate Before Baby Starts Talking

  Baby sign language is an awesome tool to use before baby can say words. Follow our step-by-step guide, which includes a visual cheat sheet, to teach it to your baby.

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  When Can Babies Have Peanut Butter? (And Why They Should!)

  When can babies have peanut butter? Although it's a very common and dangerous allergen, there's a compelling reason to introduce peanuts to your baby.

Diapers & Poop

Learn the ins and outs of cloth diapering, plus get answers to dilemmas like green poop and baby constipation.

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  Cloth Diapering 101: Everything You Need to Know

  Cloth diapering is easy to do—and much more affordable than using disposable diapers. Here's the full scoop.

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  Mama Natural's Cloth Diaper Setup

  What do you need to get started cloth diapering? See our full cloth diaper set up - from the diapers to the sprayer - in this post!

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  Baby Poop: What's Normal & What Ain't (With Pictures!)

  What does breastfed baby poop look like? What about formula poop? And what's up with green baby poop? Take a look at these pictures to find out what baby's poop says about his health.

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  Green Diaper Showdown - Best Natural Diapers Test

  We cloth diaper, but occasionally we will use natural diapers when we need a disposable. But do they work? In this post we find out which one is best.

Feeding Baby

Grow baby, grow! From natural baby foods to baby-led weaning, here’s what you need to know about feeding baby well.

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  Food Allergies in Babies: What Every Parent Needs To Know

  Here are the top eight food allergies in babies to watch out for, plus how to spot allergies in babies and how to prevent food allergies in the first place.

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  Baby's First Food: The (Surprising) Best Foods to Start With

  Is baby ready for solids? Here are the top eight real and healthy first foods to start your baby on the right foot. Plus, three common first foods to avoid.

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  How to Do Baby Led Weaning (And Why You Should)

  Baby led weaning encourages baby to self-feed rather than receive purees via spoon. Here's a step-by-step guide to get you started, plus a list of the best first foods for baby led weaning.

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  Starting Solids: 5 Signs Your Baby is Ready for Solid Food

  Starting solids can be tricky. Most babies start to eat when they're around 6 months old. But how can you be sure that they're ready? Find out in this post!

Teething

Let’s face it: Teething really bites. But these tips help make baby more comfortable… and keep mama and papa sane.

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  The Natural Mama’s Guide to Amber Teething Necklaces

  Many mamas swear by amber teething necklaces, but do they work? Are they safe? What kind of amber teething necklace should you buy for your baby? Find out now.

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  Teething Necklaces: Which Are Best for Baby?

  Which teething necklaces are best: amber teething necklaces or ones that moms wear? Read about the pros/cons of each variety to help baby find relief.

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  Baby Teething Chart: What Order Do They Come In?

  How many teeth do kids have? How many baby teeth? When does baby get each tooth? Find out in our baby teething chart!

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  Natural Baby Teething Remedies

  Ready to restore sanity to your house? These safe, all-natural baby teething remedies really work to ease teething pain for good.

Baby Activities

Here are simple games and activities to stimulate your baby. Plus, helpful tips for venturing out and—for the brave—flying with baby.

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  Lovevery Play Kits: A Mom's Honest Review

  Check out my honest review of Lovevery play kits to see how they make it easier and more fun to play with a baby—plus facilitate development & motor skills!

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  The Best Baby Carriers for Newborns and Toddlers

  Want to babywear, but have no idea where to start? Learn about the best baby carriers for newborns and toddlers. Plus, get important safety information.

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  The Best Convertible Car Seats for Natural Mamas

  Is baby ready to make the move from an infant seat to a convertible car seat? Learn about the safest, least toxic, and most versatile convertible car seats.

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  Classical Music for Babies: The Best Tunes & Why You Should Play Them

  You won't believe the benefits of classical music for babies! So we've rounded up the best albums on Amazon, Youtube, and other streaming services.

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