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Caring for Your Newborn Baby

July 14th, 2010

Your newborn baby will seem fragile at first, but is actually quite tough. It is natural to be worried about how to pick your new baby up and hold him without hurting him in any way. Before you pick up your baby make sure that you have his head and neck supported with one hand, then slide the other hand underneath his back and bottom to support the lower part of his body before lifting. Hold your baby firmly against you, either cradled against your chest with one arm still supporting the head and the other holding the bottom and lower back, or cradled in your arms with your baby’s head King in the crook of one arm while your other arm supports his back and legs. Always keep any movements gentle so that you don’t hurt or frighten your baby.

The Newborn Baby at Delivery

Your baby will also be weighed and measured by the doctor and will probably receive the first of three doses of vitamin K, by mouth, to prevent a rare bleeding illness which occasionally affects newborn babies. A second dose is given at 10 days and a third at six weeks. Vitamin K is given by injection to very premature babies or those who have had a traumatic birth.

After the birth, the umbilical cord will be cut and a plastic clamp placed about l-2cm from the infant’s body. Over the next few days the cord will shrivel up and after about a week it will drop off com­pletely. During this time the area around the cord should be kept dry and clean to avoid the risk of infection. Try to let the air get to the healing navel as much as possible so that moisture from wet nappies doesn’t affect it.

Some babies are born with a lot of hair, others arrive almost bald. Any first hair that a baby has will rub off within a couple of months, but this will be replaced with new hair growth. The new hair may be a different color.

Most white babies are born with eyes that appear to be blue-grey in color. This is because melanin, the body’s natural pigment, is not present in the eyes until some weeks afterbirth. Babies with brown or black skins may have brown eyes at birth. If your baby’s eyes are going to change color this will gradually happen over a period of weeks or even months.

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Choosing Green and Choosing a Better Future

April 12th, 2010

America, being the most unhealthy country in the world, is now learning that the ways we have always done things are killing not only our planet, but our irresponsibility is killing us.

In the past humans have practiced some extremely horrible customs such as, taking arsenic in small doses in the 16-19 centuries to make our skin pale, bleeding or leaching the sick to get rid of the infected blood, and burying meat in salt to preserve it for later consumption. All of these are easily identifiable as unhealthy and impractical ways of treating our bodies now, but at the time seemed not only sound but innovative.

Future generations, I’m sure, will look back and things like steroids in livestock, harsh chemical dyes used on fabrics, hormones in milk and even the harmful fillings used in adult and baby crib mattresses, and wonder how we could ever have thought such things were OK for us. They will read stories of wide spread obesity, growing numbers in types of cancer and cancer patients as well as other disease related deaths and think “Why didn’t they see that what they were doing was killing them?”.

If you take only one of these items listed, let’s say steroids in milk, and amplify it to list the possible health links you would find:

• Little girls bodies maturing to menstruate as early as age 7 and 8
• Early Sexual Maturity
• Early breast growth

These are but a few of the phenomenon that could very likely be linked to the hormones in milk and milk products. Are we robbing our little girls of being little girls?

So how to we proceed? Now that we are clued in as to the consequences our everyday choices have on our bodies, we can begin to change and see a decline in the what has been a rapid incline of unhealthy living. One way to go about that is to live organically.

Organic living is more than simply buying organic foods at the supermarket. Growing and eating only foods without chemical fertilizer’s and pesticides is the beginning of healthy living, but we need to realize the many areas where we can choose organic. Ways likes purchasing:

1. Organic kids clothing
2. Dye free toys
3. Non lead based paints
4. and even local organic fruits and vegetables.

Making those choices even when they are more expensive shows a great shift in our thinking. This thinking is moving us toward being a healthier country. Of course there are several more changes that need to be made (two words fast food) but if we start in the grocery store, move on to clothing and bedding and then shift into the other details of our lives, we can see a brighter future for generations to come.

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Baby Yoga Instructor?!

April 9th, 2010

What better way let go of the daily baggage? 

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Cutest Baby of 2009 Photo Contest Results

February 9th, 2010

So January has come to a close and we’re excited to announce the results of our “Cutest Baby of 2009 Contest“! We had a lot of great entries and feedback from friends and family. So much so, that we’ve decided to include gift certificates for 2nd and 3rd place winners as well! 2nd runner up will receive a $50 gift certificate and 3rd place will receive a $25 gift certificate. Winners can send us your email address to receive your gift certificates. Thanks to all who participated and we hope you and your cute babies have a wonderful 2010!

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The Cutest Baby of 2009 Photo Contest

January 9th, 2010

For the rest of the month proud parents and grandparents are invited to upload their cutest baby pictures onto the Organic Baby Wearhouse Facebook page for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate.

This contest is a great way to share your cutest baby pics with the whole Organic Baby Wearhouse community.  Joining the fun is easy.  Just go to the Organic Baby Wearhouse Facebook page and attach your favorite, most adorable picture of your baby, you know the one.  Oh, and while your at it, why not become a fan of Organic Baby Wearhouse (if you’re not already).

At the end of the month the picture with the most comments and “likes” will win a $100 gift certificate to Organic Baby Wearhouse!

That’s all there is to it, just hop on over to the Organic Baby Wearhouse Facebook page, show off your special little one, and have a chance at some free great organic baby products.

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Why Buy Organic Baby Onesies?

December 29th, 2009

One of the articles of clothing many new parents receive at baby showers are onesies.  These little one-piece outfits are great for babies under a year old, and new parents often dress their kids in them, especially in the summer.  However, some onesies are safer for babies than others.  Organic baby onesies contain no harsh chemicals or dyes, making them much better for babies than onesies made in more traditional ways.

When a child is very young, they haven’t developed the necessary protective measures that help them fight off disease and illness.  Their bodies are very sensitive, especially their skin.  This is one reason why babies tend to develop rashes and other skin irritations.  To help prevent some of these rashes, dress your baby in organic baby onesies.  These onesies are made from 100% organic cotton, and there are no chemicals or dyes used in the manufacturing process.  Even the bright designs and colors are created using organic dyes that won’t harm your baby.

Some parents, especially those who shopped for organic baby clothing years ago, might wonder about the selection.  The good news is that organic baby onesies and other articles of clothing have become much more popular in recent years, and they now come in many different sizes, styles, colors, and designs.  You’ll find everything from rompers and thermal onesies to jumpers and onesies designs to resemble kimonos.  Your baby will be able to go out in style while avoiding many of the skin irritations and allergies that have been associated with chemicals used in clothing.

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Finding those Perfect Baby Shower Gifts

November 25th, 2009

Some people dread getting baby shower invitations in the mail, especially if it’s for someone they don’t know that well.  Finding those perfect baby shower gifts can be very difficult, and it’s doubly so if the parents don’t know the gender of the child.  Of course, you can always get a gift card, but that often seems very impersonal.  However, there are a number of different things you can purchase as baby shower gifts that are not only useful and wanted but are also organic and safe for all babies.

One of these perfect baby shower gifts is the Sweet Ones Organic Gift Set.  These gift sets include many different things that are essential for a young baby.  They include a matching onesie, a bib, a beanie, booties, and a little box to keep them all in.  All of the clothing in this gift set is made out of organic cotton, and there are no toxins used in dying them.  Even the gift box they come in is made out of recycled cardboard.  These gift sets are available in green, yellow, blue, or pink.

An organic knit blanket is another great option for any baby shower.  It’s very soft and comfortable, and just like the clothing, it’s made from nothing but all natural, organic materials.  There’re no chemical dyes or artificial fibers used in the creation of these 40” by 40” blanket.  A number of different colors are available.

Want to go with a toy?  Then you may be interested in the cornstarch rattle.  This baby rattle contains no toxins, dyes, or any other artificial materials.  Instead, it’s made out of cornstarch, and it makes a very nice and low-key rattling noise that will keep any baby entertained.  Just remember to wash it by hand—the hot dishwasher will damage it.

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The Best Baby Shower Items are Organic Baby Gifts and Clothing

October 30th, 2009

Are you someone who has been invited to a baby shower, but are uncertain of what you can bring that would benefit both the baby and the mom? Well, something that you can consider are organic baby gifts and clothing that would not only help to make sure that the newborn is staying away from harmful chemicals and pesticides, but would also help to benefit the environment. This is something that will both provide a stable life for the baby, but can help to lessen the new mom’s worry about the potential chemicals and pesticides that they are introducing their babies to on a regular basis.

In today’s society it is almost impossible to remove all problems from your baby’s health, but the truth is that you can still do your part to make sure that they are at least free from the worry of unnecessary chemical contaminants in their clothing and other important baby items. For example, did you know that many of the fivers that are used in traditional baby clothes have been chemically treated and may contain pesticides? By buying organic baby clothing you are making sure that they newborn is swaddled in nothing less than the best fibers that have been harvested from a field were no pesticides were used, and they have not been chemically treated. In fact, organic dyes are even used to make sure that the newborn is surrounded by completely natural elements.

In addition to clothing, there are also several different organic baby gifts that you can take with you to the new mother’s shower. This way you can make sure that multiple areas of the baby’s life are preserved through the use of completely organic materials. For example, many baby teething rings are made from plastics, but there are some organic versions that are made from either cotton or cornstarch. These items are far less processed and can therefore provide you with a great deal of comfort. It is not often that we take the time to consider the harmful side effects of something as innocuous as a teething ring or an onesie, but just think of how many chemicals you can remove from the baby’s life by providing them with organic gifts and clothing.

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Getting the Best Organic Baby Clothing and Gifts

October 30th, 2009

As any new parent knows, your baby is the most important thing in your life. As such, you will want to make sure that you take care of them and provide them with the most stylish clothing and toys, but chances are that you are also going to want to make sure that these are quality organic items. For example, by choosing to use organic baby clothing you are working to make sure that your child’s skin is left free from contact with many of the additives in other clothing articles that can cause skin irritation.

Organic baby clothing is assembled from cloth that has been harvested without many of the pollutants and chemical treatments that many of today’s clothing often include. This is not something that we want to put near our children, and understanding this there have been large improvements to the availability of organic baby clothes that are on the market today. This way you can be sure that you are doing everything possible to help your child grow up without worry about skin problems, and possibly even reducing their risk for cancer in later years. Not to mention the fact that relying on organic materials is also an important way to make sure that you are supporting your environment because they are often processed with as minimal environmental impact as possible.

If you are not someone who has a baby yet, but are considering purchasing a gift for a newborn in your family, then why not consider organic baby gifts? These gifts range from teething rings to organic dishes. In fact, there are organic gifts that you can consider for almost every child from the age of an infant, up until they are old enough to start exercising with yoga. Not to mention the fact that there are many organic products on the market that will help with your baby’s skin like bath wash and balm for their bottoms. By relying on these organic products you are making sure that you are doing everything possible to protect the health of your baby and the environment.

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Buying Organic Designer Baby Clothing

October 21st, 2009

Many new parents want their babies to look chic.  While it might sound somewhat crazy to other parents, buying designer baby clothing can actually be very important to many people.  They want their children to look great, even if the babies don’t really understand fashion or what they’re wearing.  If you’re invited to a baby shower for one of these parents or if you want your baby to look amazing, you may find yourself shopping at some designer clothing stores aimed specifically at baby wear.

However, other parents want to only dress their babies in organic clothing.  This helps protect them from allergens, chemicals, and other harsh things.  These organic clothes can keep your children healthy and protect them from a number of illnesses as they grow up, plus they’re ecologically friendly as well.  But while these organic clothes will keep your baby healthy, can they also look like designer outfits?

The answer is yes, there are organic designer baby clothes out there.  For example, there’s a corduroy hooded jacket that will make any baby look chic and stylish.  This jacket is completely organic, containing no chemicals at all.  Yet it is still just as great looking as many of the different designer jackets out there.  In fact, some people won’t be able to tell the difference at all.  For those who are into doing yoga with their babies, there are many different designer yoga outfits for babies and young children.  These organic outfits look very much like designer clothes, and they will make your baby the envy of all others in your parent and baby yoga class.

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