Natural Parenting Tips from Natural Moms, Part 1

While there is a wealth of factual information on all things parenting, sometimes the most cherished advice comes direct from other moms. We prefer to hear from women who are going through exactly what we’re going through. We want that honest, firsthand experience to complement the researched knowledge.

Below you’ll find parenting tips and advice from natural moms I’ve connected with in the areas of pregnancy, breastfeeding, co-sleeping, babywearing and cloth diapering.

Be sure to check out Part 2, which includes personal stories and guidance on childrearing, discipline, education and more.

Pregnancy and Post Partum

• Exercises for Pregnancy from Healing Cuisine by Elise
• Essential Oil Safety in Pregnancy from Hybrid Rasta Mama
• Things a Pregnant Woman Really Needs from Hybrid Rasta Mama
• 5 Natural Birth Control Options from Healing Cuisine by Elise
• Hypnobirthing from Healing Cuisine by Elise
• 50 Eco-Friendly Baby Names from Eco-Mothering
• 15 Tips for Easing the Post Partum Hospital Stay from Authentic Parenting
• The Post Partum Visit from Healing Cuisine by Elise
• Can Eating Your Placenta Help Post Partum Depression? from Eco-Mothering
• 6 Ways to Balance Hormones Naturally from Healing Cuisine by Elise
• What You Do and Don’t Need for Your Baby from Hybrid Rasta Mama
• Baby Gear Basics for the Natural Mama from Eco-Mothering
• 7 Tips for Raising a Green Baby on a Budget from Healing Cuisine by Elise

Breastfeeding

• Breastfeeding and Body Image from The Mother Tribe
• How Long Should You Breastfeed For? from Oh the Things We’ll Make!
• 10 Reasons I Love Breastfeeding my Toddler from Little Owl Crunchy Mama
• Everything You Wanted to Know About Breastfeeding from Hybrid Rasta Mama
• 5 Power Snacks for Breastfeeding Moms from Eco-Mothering
• On Child-Led Weaning from Authentic Parenting
• Night Weaning from Hybrid Rasta Mama
• Night Weaning for Wimps from Eco-Novice

Co-Sleeping

• Benefits of Co-Sleeping from Eco-Mothering
• My Adventures in Co-Sleeping from Mindfully Frugal Mom
• Co-Sleeping Safety Guide from Authentic Parenting
• Moving from Co-Sleeping to Her Own Room from The Mother Tribe

Babywearing

• All About Babywearing from Hybrid Rasta Mama
• 10 Amazing Benefits of Babywearing from Nature Moms Blog
• A How-To on African Babywearing from Authentic Parenting
• Wearing Your Toddler from Jen and Joey Go Green

Cloth Diapering

• Beginner’s Guide to Cloth Diapering from Homegrown and Healthy
• Tips for Cloth Diapering Toddlers from Turning It Home
• How to Save Money and Reduce Waste with Cloth Diapers from Hollywood Homestead
• How to Get the Smell Out of Cloth Diapers from Turning It Home
• How to Strip Cloth Diapers Naturally from Homegrown and Healthy
• Homemade Natural Baby Wipes from Raia’s Recipes
• Homemade Cloth Wipes and Solution from Oh the Things We’ll Make!
• Treating Baby Yeast Rash Naturally from Turning It Home
• Can You Potty Train an Infant? from Little Owl Crunchy Mama

 

*Read Part 2 of Natural Parenting Tips from Natural Moms.

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