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I feel like so many people talk about going organic or naturally and the importance of it. I’ve never really heard anyone talk about what exactly organic is and the whys behind how healthy it is. So, I decided to do some research on it to find out if it is really worth going organic for my little newborn.

What exactly is organic? Organic is when there has been no chemicals or pesticides used. For example, cotton is usually made from plants that have grown using fertilizers and pesticides.

Lately there has been a growing demand for organic cotton for baby clothing as well as many other things. In the organic cotton growing process, the cotton plants have been treated without any harsh chemicals or fertilizers.

A problem that soon arose is that shirts would be made organically and then dyed using chemicals. Then they could no longer say they were organic. This problem has been solved as farmers find ways of growing different colored cotton.

So, what exactly does this mean for you and your babies? Well, for one, any allergies that could be had from cotton or dye are now reduced if not completely eliminated. If you buy baby formula, you know that you are getting the most natural, healthy food for your newborn.

You will be able to buy clothes, toys, diapers, formula, and blankets that are risk free for your children. You can know that you are doing the best to keep any sort of harmful chemicals away from them.

If you are earth friendly, this is another good reason for you to go organic. It’s hard on land to use fertilizers and harsh chemicals. You also can feel as if you are doing your part to keep our earth safe.

So, the next time you go out looking for clothes, toys, blankets, formula, or anything else for you children, look twice to check out and see if it is organic.

A new diaper bag is like a girl’s new purse. It needs to have all the essentials and needs, as well as some of the wants that we all have. I just bought a new Skip Hop City Chic Diaper Bag that has all of my needs and wants, and here are just a few reasons why.

First off, you need a stylish bag. When you’re a mother, how much time do you really have to take care of yourself? Not that much, and that is why when I go out I need to have a diaper bag that isn’t screaming out that it is a diaper bag, but more of a stylish purse.

Skip Hop City Chic Diaper bag looks more like a great looking large purse than a frumpy diaper bag. It even has a removable clutch so that you can wear it as either a shoulder bag or wristlet.

But enough of the superficial, this diaper bag has so many other things that it has and does to make it my number one choice. Another reason I love it is because of its adjustable stroller attachments. Yep, this bag can easily attach to your stroller so you don’t have to carry it around or find a place on your stroller to cram it into.

Some of the other things I like about it are how large they are. They are so roomy, even the pockets on the sides are pretty spacey. You can easily fit baby bottles and baby formula into them.

It’s also important to note that the bag is water resistant inside and out. Any mother can tell you how nice that is. You have so many other things to worry about; you can’t have spills on your mind too.

Need a nice changing pad? This diaper bag actually comes with a great cushioned changing pad. It fits nicely in it too so you don’t have to worry about trying to find room or shoving it in to know it will fit.

If you love leather you will love this bag too. It has great leather trim going all around the bag. It is a designed to last through not just one babies but how ever many you decide to have.

Stretch marks are a natural part of having children. Sometimes they can cause women to feel self-conscious. When you are looking for the perfect stretch mark cream to get rid of those nasty marks, here is some good advice that I found to be really helpful.

You always want to start applying as soon as you can. When you wait too long it is harder to fade stretch marks. Some women wait to see if the marks stretch at all but this may prevent creams from working when you later start.

It is also important to understand that if you pay 3 dollars for the cream, you get what you pay for. You shouldn’t pay too little or too much for the cream. Some are really cheap because they have been diluted with other ingredients that don’t really help they just make production less expensive.

I’ve heard some people talk about not to get creams with water but when mixed with the proper ingredients, water can actually be a plus. It can work with oils to penetrate the skin as well as leave it moisturized.

You also want to look for good ‘active ingredients. A few really good ones include collagen, glycolic acid, aloe vera and believe it or not olive oil. Make sure that these are among the first ingredients listed so you know that there is a lot of it in the cream.

You really want your cream to penetrate the skin deep down, so in order to get this; you need a good carrying agent. Some of the best have been listed as leptosomes or emu oil. These will really help you get the results you want.

This may sound a little random, but it’s also important to make sure that your cream has contact information on it. This is important because you want a company that you can trust and that you can call and ask questions to. Make sure that the communication is open.

Another great idea is to look for creams that have won awards. They don’t need to be the most expensive cream on the market. If they have won awards you know for sure that you are getting a great cream to help get rid of those stretch marks.

Do you have a friend who is pregnant and you are running out of ideas for things to buy her? Or maybe you are pregnant and you need a good list of the ‘must haves’ for new mothers. Either or, I’ve been able to write down and keep track of all the things that every new mother needs to have on hand.

Diapers

Okay, this is such a simple one that no one should forget. You might think this is a boring gift but every new mother needs an endless supply of diapers. Or, you might just want to buy a cloth diaper kit to save money.

These cloth diaper kits are great and help save thousands of dollars a year on diapers. If you haven’t looked into cloth diapers you need to! These are both money savers and more comfortable for your little newborns.

Wraps, Slings or Pouches

These are fantastic for every new mother. Especially those who are always on the go or always need to be using two hands. These are also an absolutely perfect gift!

Baby Toys

A baby cannot ever have too many toys. This is always a fun one to pick out as well. If you are trying to pick out a gift maybe look for more educational toys and baby books.

Stroller

These are so important, not only for the child but for the mother too. You want to have your child see the world but you also need to get some good exercise.

Don’t buy just any stroller because you might think it is a good deal. Make sure that it is meeting all your needs. This might not be the last child you put in it.

High Chair or Booster

When you are looking for a high chair they can be pretty pricey sometimes. Make sure that you are getting everything you can for the money you pay. Look for those that your child won’t grow out of too fast, or those that can be easily adjusted for the height of your baby, like Svan high chairs.

Crib or Co-Sleeper

Co sleepers are amazing! They are the perfect gift too! Many women want to sleep with their children but don’t want to harm them, now you can with a co-sleeper that easily attaches to the side of the bed for easy access to your newborn.

Once your young child comes they are so precious and you love them so much that you never want to leave their side. You want them to sleep with you because you want to protect them and don’t want to miss out on any moment that you could possibly share with them.

There are some dangers to sleeping with your young newborns though. Most experts advise only to sleep with them when they know how to sleep more like an adult. There is an easy solution for those who want to sleep with their children but want to avoid the dangers.

Co-sleepers are fantastic for any newborn and their parents. A co-sleeper is a bassinet that attaches to the side of your bed and has an opening to the bed. Your child is now only an arms length away from you.

No matter what size your bed is you can find a co-sleeper that will work for you. For those of you who are like me and love your king size bed, or just have a bed that sits a bit higher, there are easy leg extensions that you can purchase for your co-sleeper.

These also make late night feeding ideal for both the mother and child. You don’t have to leave your bed to feed, and your child will still be in the same warm and comfortable environment.

Many women cannot move in and out of bed very easily due to a cesarean section. Because cesarean sections can make the first couple weeks a little harder on you and your baby, these co-sleepers could really help out a lot.

Some have found that co-sleepers can be too large for their bedroom and doesn’t fit exactly how they would like. For those of you who are already stretching for space in your bedroom there is an easy solution. Co-sleepers have also been made in a ‘mini’ size now.

If you find that you want to protect your baby from any harm but also want to comfort of sleeping with them, you have to get a co-sleeper. They are comfortable and safe for any child.

Most women hate the weight that they have gained after pregnancy. It happens to all of us. But with the right diet focused on breastfeeding, you can actually make sure that your child is receiving the appropriate vitamins and nutrients, as well as shed some of that baby weight in a healthy way.

It isn’t just important to eat well during this crucial time period for your child’s sake. You need all the energy and health possible. You need to be ready for the demanding life of being a new mom.

Eating healthy for better breast milk can start long before you have delivered your baby. Start focusing more on your eating habits during your pregnancy. Don’t get on a diet during the pregnancy. Just eat smart and healthy.

While breastfeeding, you want to focus on getting a lot of whole grains. You don’t have to do a lot to get this, most of the time you can find it in your favorite breakfast cereals.

What kind of advice would this be if I didn’t mention the importance of vegetables to your diet. It’s always a good idea to go more natural when you are looking out for you and your baby’s health. Eat as many raw vegetables as you can.

You can never go wrong with fruit. They have so much natural sugar to keep your energy high without those horrible sugar drops or lows that caffeine produces. Fruits can always be substituted easily for your desert.

Make sure that you are focusing on foods that have a lot of calcium, iron, and protein. Diary products are always a great idea, and they can be real treats too. Some good ways to make sure you get enough iron would be to eat sesame seeds, cashew nuts, and dried figs.

I’ve read in the past a lot of experts say that you need 300-500 more calories when you are breastfeeding, but now they are saying that they cannot necessarily recommend a one-size-fits-all type of diet. Every woman has a different body and activity level and those are the types of things that would be able to indicate if you are getting enough calories. There are some great Breastfeeding diet books that you can purchase for more information.

Now more than ever we are all trying to look for ways to save money. One way parents of newborns can be saving a lot of money switching from disposable diapers to cloth diapers.

We all understand that our newborns need a lot of care and attention. On average, they have to be changed from 10 to 12 times a day. Even those who consider themselves bargain shoppers understand that even with the greatest deals on diapers it will add up very quickly.

When you add up that, then include what you need to feed him or her, or to clothe them, children can be super expensive. That is a huge reason why cloth diapers are becoming so popular as of late. They will help anyone save thousands of dollars.

But more than saving money, cloth diapers can be more comfortable and cause less irritation to your child. Disposable diapers can hold a lot without you realizing that your child needs to be changed. This can cause rashes as well as infections for your children.

Some research has actually shown that those children who wear cloth diapers will potty train faster than those that wear disposable diapers.

Because your child is able to feel that when they go to the bathroom it feels uncomfortable for them, they will want to start using the toilet sooner.

Some parents are opposed to using cloth diapers because they feel that it takes more time to wash the diaper out than just throwing it away. Its true that you do have to take the little extra time, but it will be well worth it when you see how much you have saved. It will also be well worth it when you see your children potty trained faster.

Overall, children will enjoy them more and you’ll enjoy them because your children will be more healthy and will become potty trained much more quickly than if they had been using disposable diapers.

Making the decision to breastfeed or use formula is an important decision for your young newborn. You want to make the right decision for your family. The leading trend right now is to choose formula because of the ease, but I find that there are better reasons to choose breastfeeding.

The woman’s body is an amazing thing. It makes exactly what she and her babies need. Likewise, your breast milk is designed so specifically for your child that the AAP encourages all mothers to only feed their children breast milk until they are at least 6 months old.

I think they do this because of all the wonderful nutrients found in breast milk that are missing from everything else. Also, breastfeeding is a bonding period for the mother and the baby. Ive talked to so many mothers who have done both and prefer breastfeeding because of this bond alone.

I had one mother tell me about how she still has feelings of regret for not feeding one of her daughters. She wasn’t educated very well on the dos and don’t of breastfeeding, and she told me how she wishes so bad she could have breastfeed that daughter like she had with her other children because she loved the bonding feeling it created with them.

This is a very personal decision though. There are some women who feel guilty or feel as if they aren’t a good mother or have failed if they don’t know how to breastfeed. Remember that we are all trying to do our best and every child is different and needs different things, and it is the role of a mother to find out what those things are.

If you have questions about breastfeeding, talk with a friend, doctor, or nurse. They will be able to help answer your questions. If you have chosen to use formula for other reasons, become educated in the different kinds of formula because every child reacts differently to each type.

Some of the wonderful things that breast milk will do for your children is help strengthen them, help fight off infections, sickness, obesity, allergies, asthma, and sudden infant death syndrome. These are scary to the health of a newborn and its so important that they have the nutrients to be able to fight these things off.

It is important to know how formulas are becoming better and better at imitating breast milk. Creators have yet to figure out a way to duplicate it though because of how complex it is. Some nutrients found in breast milk are still not found in formulas.

Another good reason is the price difference. Where formula can be super expensive, breast milk is free. You will be saving hundreds of dollars by breastfeeding your children.

Breastfeeding also helps the mother out. It will help her burn calories so she can go back to her pre-pregnancy shape. Breastfeeding will also help her shrink her uterus back to its natural size.

Newborn babies are such a joy to have. The anticipation and wait is now over and you finally can hold your child in your arms. It can be hard because your once free two hands will now be full all the time for the next year.

A smart way to take care of your baby and have your hands free for other work is a baby sling. These great, innovated baby carriers wrap around over your arm and around your back to be able to keep your child tightly, yet comfortably, snug right next to you. You can hold your children on your back, in front, or on the side of you.

With a baby sling you can now have the freedom to take care of your family with both hands. You can easily turn from side to side and even bend down without having to worry about the safety of your child. You also do not have to worry about not getting your chores or household tasks done because your child can be right there tucked comfortable next to you as you do it all.

You can even use your sling to feed your children as you use your hands to do other things. Breastfeeding is made easy and comfortable with it as well.

There are some bulky carriers and bad imitations, but if you shop right you can find a sling that is thin yet safe and comfortable for both you and your child.

Some may worry that it wont work for them because hey have twins. You can still use these with twins. Buy one or two to hold them both snug and tight around you all the time.

These are so comfortable and comforting for children. I’ve heard of some women using them with colicky children. Some women say it is the only thing that that will calm their child.

Being a mother is one of the most enjoyable, fulfilling things you can ever do. It can also be demanding. Baby slings will be able to help you retain a little freedom and allow you to have both hands to take care of your baby and family in the best way possible.