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| Ear Infection : What Can a Parent Do? Part 2 |
| Following Dr. Seiler's advice (see part one), I took Zen to get adjusted by my friend Dr. Michelle McCoy, who practices nearby. She is a chiropractor and board certified in Pediatrics and Pregnancy. She gave Zen an upper cervical adjustment to help drain the fluid from the ear. The adjustment only took a few seconds. (read more) |
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| Ear Infection : What Can a Parent Do? |
| After 3 nights of my 2 year old daughter Zen waking up in the middle of the night wanting to get out of bed, or wanting to nurse all night long, I knew something was going on, but I wasn’t sure what. I thought it was probably teething since we had been through a stretch like this about a month ago and two big molars popped out. It wasn’t until the 4th night of no-sleep that my little one woke with a fever saying “owweee….owweee” complaining that her ear hurt. (read more) |
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| Top 10 Surprising Things I've Done While Breastfeeding |
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| Sew Your Own Sleep Sack |
As summer winds down and the nights grow colder here in the Northeast, it's time to start switching out the summer clothes in the drawers for long sleeved shirts and footsie pajamas. I've also been wanting to get a new sleep sack for my little one, but haven't been able to find a large at the local store. I'm reluctant to pay shipping charges, and I'm wary of all those fire-retardant chemicals anyway. I thought, how hard can it be to make my own? Turns out, it's really not hard at all! If you have basic sewing skills you can make a sleep sac in a couple hours! I've outlined the simple steps below. (read more) |
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| Gut Bacteria Influences Early Development |
by Alison Jolicoeur According to a recent study published in Neurogastroenterology & Motility, the presence of bacteria in the gut plays a significant role in the early brain development of mice. Although the authors say it’s too soon to make the same claim for the human brain, there is a lot we can we learn from this study. ................................................................. |
| Flying With Babies |
by Alison Jolicoeur I was lucky to be able to take a vacation this past week, which involved flying with my baby girl, who is now 14 months old. Before leaving I posted the topic to my local moms group and got a lot of good advice. I'd like to pass along what I found worked the best for us, so I've compiled the information into the top 6 tips for flying with babies: (read more) ................................................................. |
| How To Make Your Own Toothpaste |
by Alison Jolicoeur
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| Update - IRS : Breast Pumps Tax Deductible |
by Alison Jolicoeur We made our voices heard, and the IRS has changed its stance! The IRS announced Thursday that women will now be able to use their health savings and flexible spending accounts to pay for breast pumps and supplies. (read more) ............................................................... |
| Fluoride : Poison or Prevention |
by Alison Jolicoeur In the mainstream, fluoride has been touted as a cavity fighter, but those in the natural health world have long argued its toxic effects. Last month, for the first time in 50 years, government officials recommended the amount of flouride in municipal water supplies be lowered from 1.2 milligrams per liter to 0.7 milligrams per liter, citing recent studies that children are exposed to too much flouride, and that two out of five children have spots on their teeth due to dental flourosis.(read more) ............................................................... |
| Video: How to Sew a Fitted Cloth Diaper |
 Alison demonstrates how to sew a fitted cloth diaper out of an old receiving blanket. (click to view) |
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| IRS : Breastfeeding Not Medical Care and A Call to Action |
| by Alison Jolicoeur January 29, 2011 It has been argued that breastfeeding not only provides food, but also baby's first immunization. By passing antibodies from mother to baby, it is a way to help prevent disease. In fact, a study released by Harvard last year concluded that if mothers followed recommendations to breastfeed exclusively for six months the US could prevent the death of 900 infants a year and save $13 billion dollars in health care costs. (read more) ............................................................... |
| Foam Play Mats Banned - Update! |
by Alison Jolicoeur Here is the statement I received from Venture Porducts in response to my inquiry about the presence of formamide in their Best Step foam mats:
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| Foam Play Mats Banned |
by Alison Jolicoeur This past December, Belgium, followed by France, banned the sale of all foam puzzle mats due to the presence of a toxic chemical, formamide. For me this was extremely troublesome, considering I covered a large section of my floor with these mats. They are quite useful in preventing many clunks to the head of my little one, but I am concerned now about the potential toxicity and angry that the issue hasn't gained any attention in the US. (read more) ............................................................... |
| Victory For New York Midwives |
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| Water Birth |
Twelve days before my due date, I went to bed on New Year’s Eve thinking I had made it through the full moon. It is said that the full moon can bring on labor in the pregnant woman as the moon’s gravitational pull effects the water in the womb just as it effects the oceans. I slept soundly believing I had another couple weeks to prepare for my new arrival. However, early the next morning my eyes popped open as I felt my water break. I had not escaped the power of the lunar cycle. (read more) ............................................................... |
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