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Top 5 Eco-Friendly Baby Care Tips: Guest post by Alice Freeman They always say it’s never too early to get the kids interested in eco-living, but even before they can so much as utter a word, there are things you can do to start positive habits for the help of the planet and all who live here. So, with true 21st century consciousness and responsibility in mind, here are five top tips...
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The Baby Carrier Industry Alliance (BCIA ), an excellent trade organization that we profiled in a past post, has announced its joint babywearing education campaign with Health Canada. The BCIA recognized a need to educate the public about safe babywearing practices. In response to this need, they approached Health Canada to form a partnership. It’s through this joint effort that the two agencies will work in conjunction to produce an...
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Winter babywearing tip: Keep your baby’s face uncovered. It’s winter and, baby, it’s cold outside. But keep that awesome baby carrier handy, guys! Babywearing in winter allows us to ditch the stroller and walk with greater ease through the snowy streets and trails. Because really, who wants to struggle in the frigid cold while trying to push that stroller over snow banks? No one. That’s who. Babywearing definitely makes getting around with your...
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When you’re thinking about which baby carrier to purchase, there are several things you need to keep in mind. Safety, comfort (for both you and your baby), and even great features are, of course, all very important, but not everyone thinks about healthy hip positioning. The word is getting out that it’s something to keep at the top of your list when choosing your baby carrier, which is a good...
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Do you think babywearing can eliminate the need for tummy time in the prevention and/or cure of positional plagiocephaly (a.k.a., flat-head syndrome)? In 1994, the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) released its recommendation to parents to put their baby on their backs to sleep. According to the AAP, the recommendation, which became known as the “Back to Sleep” campaign has reduced the incidence of SIDS by 50% since its inception...
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