Child-led weaning is one of the key points of the natural parenting movement. While the basics of child-led weaning are pretty self-explanatory, there are some common questions and misconceptions that parents may have. What is child-led weaning Child-led weaning is exactly what it sounds like: weaning on the child’s own timeline. This is different from ...
There has been a lot of talk lately over the recent death of a baby whose parents were practicing a vegan lifestyle. Many mistakenly believe that this baby died because of the vegan lifestyle, but this is not true. This baby died, quite simply, because his parents were stupid and ignorant. He was fed a ...
The breastfeeding experience is a wonderful time in every mother’s and baby’s life, but eventually it comes to a close with the child eating only solid foods. Some children naturally wean themselves over time, while others are weaned when mom feels it is a good time for both parties. There is no right or wrong ...
Being a new mom is hard – trust me, I’ve done it. I was fortunate enough to have a strong childcare background but even with my vast experience I still found myself needing answers only minutes after I found out I was pregnant. As usual, I reached for my computer when I had questions and ...
In a culture where most mothers wean their babies from the breast before three months of age, the thought of a mother continuing to nurse her son or daughter into toddler-hood or beyond leaves some people aghast. Despite ample research identifying early weaning as a risk factor for disease and illness, and despite the recommendations ...
Breastfeeding is a vastly rewarding experience that has extensive benefits to both mother and baby. More and more mothers are choosing to breastfeed their baby. However, many moms aren’t aware of what measures they can take to build their milk supply from day one. Further, many don’t realize how some things that seem harmless can ...
