You get a wonderful scent and gentle cleansing with this Homemade Lavender Baby Wash and none of the scary unpronounceable ingredients. If reading the back of the bottle from your store-bought baby wash makes you want to skip the baths altogether, have no fear. It is easy, inexpensive, and even fun to make your own.Read More
Soothing Homemade Baby Lotion
If you are using or considering items like cloth diapers and homemade diaper cream for your little one, you may consider creating all of your baby products at home using essential oils and other natural ingredients. Not only do you save money by making your own bath products, but the fact that the ingredients are muchRead More
Homemade Reusable Baby Wipes
Whether you already have a stockpile of essential oils or you are ready to try your hand at them for the first time, these Homemade Reusable Baby Wipes are a great place to start! They are gentler on your baby’s skin than the store bought kind that contains harmful ingredients- the least of which areRead More
DIY Fabric Flip Book for Toddlers
I am always looking for ways to use up old fabric scraps. When I came across a book of upholstery samples at a thrift store months back, I knew exactly one of the activities I wanted to try with them. This DIY Fabric Flip Book for Toddlers is so easy to make, and it offersRead More
10 Upcycled Baby Clothes Tutorials
There is nothing better to me than finding a way to use up old things and turn them into something newer and in some cases, better! This is called upcycling and it’s huge in the crafting world and it’s taken it by storm, too! Go to any craft or street fair these days and youRead More
No Sew Cloth Diaper Liners
Cloth diaper liners are helpful to have on hand for a number of reasons. They make it easier to remove waste and can help limit staining on your cloth diapers. Liners can also provide a stay-dry layer between your child’s skin and their diaper. This is especially helpful at night when diapers are worn for aRead More
Homemade Cloth Baby Wipes Tutorial
Cloth wipes are a great accessory to cloth diapers and have a lot of the same benefits. They’re very cost effective compared to disposable wipes and tend to be more durable. You aren’t throwing anything away, so they are an economical and environmentally conscious choice as well. Once dirty they can be tossed in the washRead More
How to Make Cloth Baby Wipe Solution
There are a lot of options when it comes to using cloth wipes with your little one. The best method I’ve found is to store the wipes dry and then spray them as needed with a homemade wipe solution. This way, I avoid odors or mold that can occur when wipes sit in water. SprayRead More
How to Lanolize Wool Diaper Covers
Lanolizing is a key process in waterproofing wool. Wool is a reliable fabric to use for cloth diaper covers because it’s naturally breathable and wicks moisture away from the body. It’s also pretty odor resistant, which really comes in handy when dealing with urine. Some would say this combination makes for a no-fail solution forRead More
Slow Cooker Baby Food Recipe: Apple Raisin Oats
Mornings are a little chilly around my house lately, so I wanted to come up with something warm and yummy my 7 month old could enjoy for breakfast. These Apple Raisin Oats are the perfect addition to his early breakfast foods. The slow cooker makes them a breeze to throw together, and I can hardlyRead More
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Baby Food with Chickpeas and Spinach
After almost 8 years, my slow cooker finally bit the dust. Thankfully a relative knew how important it was to my family’s survival that she gifted me a new one for Christmas. I knew I relied on my slow cooker quite a bit, but never realized just how much until I didn’t have one! WithRead More
Homemade Baby Food with Ham and Peas
I’ve been asked before why I bother making homemade baby food for my little ones. I really like knowing what goes into my baby’s food and playing around with different combinations of fresh fruit, vegetables, grains, or even meats. I especially like how easy it is. A lot of the time it’s more convenient forRead More
Apple Cinnamon Lactation Cookies
If you’re currently breastfeeding or know someone who is, then this recipe for apple cinnamon lactation cookies is for you. Did you know that specific foods such as whole oats, flax meal, and brewer’s yeast can help naturally boost your milk supply? Each of these foods provides their own health benefits. They are rich inRead More
How to Transition Toddlers to Solid Foods
If you have recently celebrated the big 1st year mark with your baby, you may be wondering what’s next among their many developmental milestones. In terms of their diet and nutrition, you have approached another important transition: solid foods! Whether you’ve been making your own homemade baby food, or have purchased store-bought varieties, you knowRead More
How to Make Homemade Baby Food with Grains
Baby food isn’t just limited to your typical fruit, vegetables, and meat. Your baby will surely testify that these are all delicious, but there are still a variety of other healthy foods that are perfectly safe to introduce to your child. Once your child has mastered the smooth purées of fruit, vegetable, and meat combinations,Read More
How to Make Homemade Baby Food with Meats
If your little one is completely hooked on the new flavors of fruits and vegetables, they may be ready to move on to something new. Usually between 7 and 10 months of age, babies have mastered their initial fruit and vegetable purées and are ready to try a variety of meats. Meat such as poultry,Read More
How to Start Making Homemade Baby Food: Fruits
Use these instructions to start making homemade baby food using fresh fruits. Fruit and vegetables are among the first puréed foods offered to babies. While many pediatricians will remind you that breast milk or formula is still their main source of nutrition until the age of 1, there are many yummy fruits and veggies thatRead More
How to Make Homemade Baby Food: Vegetables
Transitioning to solid food is quite the milestone in your child’s early years. As a parent you can now offer your baby a variety of different flavors in addition to the breast milk or formula that will still remain their main source of nutrition until the age of one. Typically, fruits and vegetables are amongRead More
How to Get Started Making Homemade Baby Food
Would you like to make baby food from scratch? Here is how to get started making homemade baby food: Introducing baby food is an exciting time for both parent and baby. The reactions on your child’s face as they discover new flavors and textures is priceless and notes a milestone in their lives as theyRead More
DIY Natural Baby Bottom Balm
If you happen to have a child in diapers there’s a good chance you are also familiar with the numerous diaper creams on the market. Maybe there’s just one or two you stick with because they work well, or you’re comfortable with the ingredients (or lack thereof). You’re lucky if you get by without needingRead More
