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This section of our site is set up for important articles on cloth diapers, babywearing, community support and natural parenting issues. Is there a topic you want us to cover? Let us know! We are here for you.
*We are experienced mamas, but we don’t know everything- we welcome advice and opinions from others. We will do our best to keep you informed so you can make healthy decisions. We do not give medical advice, and no comments on this blog should be construed as such.
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Every once in a while we come across a product that really blows us away. Baby slings, fitted diapers, reusable menstrual products– this ranks up there with items we wish we had known about a long time ago! The new Tummy Tub really is a bathtime revolution. No more traumatic bathtimes, trying to keep baby warm in an awkward tub, trying to keep baby from eating the water faucet in the sink, trying to keep baby from slipping around a plastic bin or bucket or dealing with a screaming child. The Tummy Tub is a molded plastic tub, designed to mimic the shape of the womb. It covers a baby up to its shoulders with warm, comforting water while offering real support to make bathtime a safe, relaxing experience for everyone involved!
I was among the skeptical when they first came in. As with many of our products, our clients & friends were clamoring for this product, but to me, it looked like a bucket. For a bucket, I must admit, it looked a little pricey! Then I tried it & I can honestly say there is NO comparison, not only with a simple bucket, but with any other bath tub or container I have ever used! With 2 month old baby Ava, it was our first non-screaming bath ever. Bathtime went from a chore and an ordeal to a truly delightful time of exploration, play and bonding, and at 7 months, Ava is now a confirmed water baby. We put her in the tub just to calm her down! Check it out & let us know what you think. We think you’ll be impressed.
There are great resources for parents available in Fairbanks. We’ve gathered some here.
If there is a resource you would like us to list, please send the name, service description and contact information.
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Tags: breastfeeding, classes, links, parenting, Resources, support
We’ve collected a list of local parenting classes from babywearing and cloth diapering to financial planning and dance.
If you have a regularly scheduled class you would like us to add, please send it to us at service@blueberrybaby.org.
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Tags: breastfeeding, classes, Cloth diapering, cloth diapers, dance, finances, fitness, parenting, Resources
© 2008, Lara Lotze
Diaper rash is the generic term for a skin irritation in the area generally covered by a diaper and can have several causes. A few culprits include heat rash, chemical sensitivity, bacterial infection, food allergies or other irritating substance.
Please be aware that eczema, psoriasis and other skin conditions can look like diaper rash, but are treated differently and should be handled by a medical professional. If your child has persistent, chronic outbreaks, please see your health care provider for diagnosis.
Tags: care, cloth diapers, diaper rash, health, skin
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Lara and Betsy with our kids back in 2004
One of our favorite things here at Blueberry Baby is to teach people how to carry, or “wear” their babies. We gladly offer a lifetime of lessons to every mama, daddy, or grandma who comes into the shop to try out our baby carriers and slings. From birth to toddler, there is a comfortable way to carry your child, encouraging bonding, communication, and giving you freedom to go about your day knowing baby is close and content.
Tags: babywearing, slings
First of all, don’t worry if you forget to do some of these things some of the time. It’s really OK and your diapers will probably be fine. I only wished someone had written all this down for me with our first baby! Second, this might seem like a lot of information to process- but in practice, it only takes a few minutes to actually do what we’ve outlined in such detail here. Feel free to email us or leave a comment below with additional questions…
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Tags: care, Cloth diapering, cloth diapers, diaper covers, laundry, soap
There is not enough time in the day! While we do make a few items, we rely largely on other local crafts people, many of whom are also work at home moms, dads and grandmas, and a few dedicated friends!
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Tags: babywearing, Cloth diapering, cloth diapers, slings
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Tags: babywearing, birth, breastfeeding, cloth diapers, links, menstrual products, organics, products, Resources
