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empowering mom's to make healthier choices for their family. always research based, never judgement.
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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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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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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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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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Better Multi-Vitamins for Kids
the following information was collaborated with me by madison regev , an amazingly kind and knowledgable nutrition consultant 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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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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The Children's Health Epidemic
Does your child suffer from any of these problems? Research has discovered that many of these problems may only be symptoms of a...
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Stressed About Your Toddler’s Protein Intake?
The Importance of Protein Protein is essential for a child’s growth. It also helps give them energy by repairing and building tissue....
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Why Passive Screen-Time May Be Better Than Interactive Screen-Time for Your Toddler
Personal Story Personally, we LOVE tv-time in our family. Although, we do have certain limits and perimeters. My son has never had an...
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Diaper Bag Snacks Don't Have to be Toxic
Shop full list of safer snacks
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Has Your Child Been Diagnosed with ADHD? consider these criteria before resorting to medication.
Often times "ADHD" is actually a symptom of something else - another disorder, or a kid just being a kid who is not thriving in the...
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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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Children’s Books that Provide Rich Story Telling
What is Twaddle? “Twaddle” is a term used in the Charlotte Mason community to describe “reading-made-easy” books with no substance....
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Milk Transitioning: tips for transitioning at 1 year
Types of Cups When transitioning from the bottle it is best to forgo sippy and 360 cups, and go straight to straw and open cups. The...
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