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Fairbanks Parenting Classes

March 1, 2009 by lara | No comments

We’ve collected a list of local parenting classes from babywearing and cloth diapering to financial planning and fitness.

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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Diaper Rash (and what to do about it)

November 28, 2008 by lara | No comments

© 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.

Using cloth diapers is a great first step to avoiding diaper rash since they allow air to circulate, are free from unnecessary chemical irritants, and tend to get changed immediately rather than allowing urine to stay next to the skin for long periods of time. With disposables and pocket diapers, please remember that even if the moisture is wicked away and the diaper feels dry, the bacteria is still held against the skin, and there may be pH issues as well. Change early, change often, no matter what style of diaper you use!

With proper hygiene and diaper care, outbreaks should be rare and continual use of a barrier cream should not be necessary.

If you are having problems anyway, try these things first:
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Why cloth diapers?

October 13, 2007 by betsy | No comments

Cloth diapers can be

  • Good for you
  • Good for your pocket
  • Good for the environment
  • Good for baby

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Cloth Diaper Care

May 3, 2007 by betsy | No comments

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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FAQs

May 3, 2007 by betsy | No comments

Do you make all of this?

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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Helpful Links

May 3, 2007 by betsy | No comments

For babywearing help (slings, wraps) via photos and videos

www.mamatoto.org
www.storchenwiege.com
www.ergobabycarrier.com

Our local birth center, including photos of the birthing rooms and tubs

www.akbirthcenter.org

Read about why organic fabrics matter (organic trade association)

www.ota.com

Cloth diaper info and product reviews, advice and troubleshooting

www.diaperpin.com

Interesting articles on natural parenting, breastfeeding, and more

www.mothering.com

Breastfeeding support and information

www.laleche.org

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