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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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Eczema Guide
Shop my full Eczema list view this post on Instagram What is eczema? Eczema is a common inflammatory skin condition that affects as many as one in four children. It typically shows up as patches of dry, red, itchy, and sometimes painful skin. Eczema occurs when the immune system becomes overactive, triggering inflammation that weakens the skin barrier. This damage causes moisture loss, leading to dryness, itchiness, and increased sensitivity. There are several forms of eczem
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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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Our Sick Kid Protocol
There are so many natural treatments out there for sick kiddos. It can be overwhelming knowing where to begin - also near to impossible...
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The Ultimate Pacifier Guide
Why it's Best to Avoid Pacifiers When a child sucks on a pacifier (or thumb or bottle) their cheeks and lips are pulled in. This forces...
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Simple Ways to Ditch the Microplastics for Healthier Kids: in the kitchen
The Dangers of Microplastics Microplastics are microscopic particles from plastics that breakdown due to weathering, friction, heat, etc....
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Dairy Free Formula: does your baby REALLY need it?
Lactose Intolerance vs Milk Allergy They’re not the same & not as common as you may think! True Lactose Intolerance Lactose intolerance...
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Low EMF Baby Monitors
What are EMFs? Electric and magnetic fields together are referred to as electromagnetic fields, or EMFs. The electric and magnetic forces...
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Safer Car Seats - flame retardant free
What Makes Car Seats "Toxic"? Flame Retardants. Many carseat fabrics contain flame retardents which can cause endocrine and thyroid...
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Baby Bottles for Optimal Feedings & Development
When looking for bottles that promote optimal feeding and proper latch you want to pay attention to the NIPPLE and if it’s going to...
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Baby Carrier Guide
*Update (second baby now 7 months): We have now been using all of these wraps up to 7 months (some longer if we had them with my oldest,...
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