• Created on 7/26/08 by teej

Baby Powder     Introduction Story   So I noticed that the only people that gave us baby powder for the baby shower was the older generation, and we never used it. I mean, what is the honest purpose of it, what does it do?  A couple months after we switched from mainly disposable to mainly cloth diapering, I was talking with an older family member about how my son was always trying to scratch his butt and genital area since we switched, I thought maybe it was rough on his skin or something.   she asked, "well, are you putting baby powder in the... read more

• Created on 7/25/08 by bambeco

this is my most recent list of green freebies, coupons and other budget friendly sources. feel free to add your own!   __________________________________________________________   Green Mama on a Budget A blog about being a financially responsible, crunchy, stay at home mom on a very tight budget (less than 25k a year) With a break down our budget and tips to save $$$. While we purchase and pay off our first house and live as green as possible!   This is not targeted just at moms, it's written so most anyone can benefit., it's just titled that was... read more

• Created on 7/6/08 by stins

We all want the best for our children, and look for ways to parent more ‘naturally’. But often the idea of green parenting seems daunting, time consuming and expensive- so we put off that move to ‘green’ for another day. But heres 10 easy steps to becoming a greener parent, and to reduce your families impact on the environment- without the hassle.   Eat as a family- Cooking a family meal uses less resources and produces less waste than snacking on junk food and frozen meals. Eat with your children, and feed babies variations of the family meal, skip the jarred... read more

• Created on 7/6/08 by teej

Natural Ways to Heal Nappy Rash What causes Nappy Rash? Most babies will suffer the dreaded nappy rash at some point, but it should never be a regular occurence, and if it is then the root causes need addressing. ‘Nappy Rash’ is caused by prolonged skin contact with irritants such as moisture, friction or by chemical substances found in nappy materials. Contrary to popular belief, cloth nappies are not a leading cause of nappy rash, in fact quite the opposite. Instances of nappy rash increased dramatically alongside the arrival of the disposable nappy, with all of... read more