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The Natural Minded Mama
empowering mom's to make healthier choices for their family. always research based, never judgement.
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Breaking Down the Consumer Reports Baby Formula Report
view my full safer formula guide Consumer Reports recently tested 41 baby formulas for arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury - sparking a...
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A Realistic Guide to Ditching Microplastics
Shop PLASTIC FREE KITCHEN Shop PLASTIC FREE KIDS (eating) Shop PLASTIC FREE TOYS BY AGE Scroll down for the cooking/baking section for...
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Vitamin K: black box warning misconceptions
view this post on Instagram Vitamin K1 has a black box warning about the possibility of severe reactions, including fatalities with IV...
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Bottles & Pacifiers: an industry of false advertising
view this post on Instagram "Orthodontic" Pacifiers The orthodontic nipple/pacifier was designed by two German orthodontists in the mid...
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What's in Our Low-Tox Diaper Bag (Baby + Toddler)
8 mo old + 3 year old Checkered diaper bag Once Upon a Farm puffs (code ALEXK20) - these keep my 8 month old very busy! Little Bellies...
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Bottle-Fed Babies: how to promote optimal craniofacial development
The Following Information was Collaborated with Laurel Arnold , RDH, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist This is not medical advice. It ...
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Safer Diapering Guide
view this post on Instagram TCF vs ECF TCF diapers  are not bleached using chlorine or any chlorine derivatives, which means they do not...
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All Things CUPS: for babies, toddlers, what to look for & what to avoid
Short-cut links: Example & how to trim a valve Example of valve that cannot be trimmed Shop myo approved cups for babies: 6mo-12mo Shop...
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A Guide to Safer Formula
Related links: Safer Baby Food/Snacks Guide (shop on Amazon ) Safer Diapering Guide (shop on Amazon ) Shop all my safer swaps by...
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Safer Bath & Body for Babies and Kids
Shop safer bath & body options for kids HERE Body Wash - Shampoo - Lotion - Hair Gel - Mousse - Bath Fun - Bath Filters - Bath Mats -...
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Safer Baby Food
view post on Instagram shop safer baby food on Amazon empowerment to choose your own It’s great to find trusted sources and...
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Whooping Cough (Pertussis): Treatments & Support
LINKED PRODUCTS : sodium ascorbate common thyme: Thyme whole leaf Thyme tea 1 Thyme tea 2 Thyme tincture : Herb Pharm wild cherry bark...
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Immunity Support for Infants, Toddlers & Big Kids: basics, extras, doses by age
There are countless immune supportive supplements, treatments, etc., out there that people will recommend. It can be very overwhelming....
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What's in Our Low Tox Diaper Changing Station
Pura Wipes & Proudly Wipes Pura Diapers Pipette Diaper Cream Baby Leaves Face & Cheek Balm (Attitude) Baby Leaves Massage Oil...
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Sensitive Skin & Eczema for kids
Shop my full Sensitive Skin list view this post on Instagram According to an NIH study, “Isothiazolinones, used as preservatives, are...
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On the Go with a baby + toddler
Doona stroller/car seat Doona storage bag Momcozy stroller organizer Skout Organic Bar + Chomp Sticks ( full list of safer snacks )...
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Greenwashing in Common Children’s Products
What is Greenwashing? Greenwashing is the process of conveying a false impression or misleading information about how a company’s...
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Ways to Promote Proper Jaw Development in Kids
Read more about this children's health epidemic!! Breastfeed as long as possible If you bottle-feed, use gradual sloped nipples Avoid...
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SIDS, Tongue Ties & Vaccinations
Disclaimer I am strictly thinking out loud. I do not know the answers, and I do not know if there’s truly a correlation. I have worked in...
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A Guide to the Vaccines & Meds Given to Newborns in the Hospital
There are a couple of standard vaccines and medications given to newborns at the hospital. You have the power and right to accept or...
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