Is Bed-Sharing Safe?

Is Bed-Sharing Safe?
You may not have planned to bed-share, but you've likely found yourself in a bed-sharing or pseudo bed-sharing situation at one point or another in your life w/ baby. You probably have questions of whether it is safe or causing bad habits, or perhaps you feel guilty or ashamed about it.  Read on to learn how not only can bed-sharing be done safely, but if can often lead to more sleep for everyone.
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Does Swaddling Cause Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)?

Does Swaddling Cause Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)?

Swaddling has become a bit of a controversial topic these days. Some people and professionals are still using and recommending this age-old practice, and some have done a 180 and turned completely against it.


Historically, swaddling has been used all over the world, in various cultures, for thousands of years, with the goal of calming a baby, and reducing night wakings by promoting a deeper sleep.


Lately though, particularly here in our Western culture, there have been a lot of questions as to whether swaddling is safe or whether it is detrimental to a baby’s development.  And I have even been hearing and reading about some healthcare professionals saying that swaddling causes sensory processing disorder.  Eek!!! #saywhat?
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Do You Know What Is In Your Sunscreen?

Do You Know What Is In Your Sunscreen?

With the warmer weather and the hotter, stronger sun, we find ourselves lathering on sunscreen ALL.DAY.LONG!!!  And I know you know how important it is to wear sunscreen and block those harmful sun rays, but also to prevent burns…..and ultimately the big ‘C’ word!


But, I also don’t love all the nasty chemicals that are found in conventional sunscreens. 

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