I’m not a fan of many of the diaper creams on the market. If you look at the ingredients, you’ll see harmful ingredients such as parabens and petroleum in many of them. I actually opted out of diaper cream altogether and used coconut oil (organic/unrefined/extra virgin) for both of my boys. I bought a big … Read more
With the start of school and fall season approaching, it’s a good idea to have some cold and flu fighting remedies at hand. This way you can start treating your children as soon as symptoms present themselves. Below are my favorite natural cold/flu remedies for children: (links listed in comments!) **Disclaimer: I don’t use ALL … Read more
Why are probiotics so important? Did you know that 80% of your child’s immune system resides in their gut? This means that the balance of gastrointestinal flora plays a huge role in immune function! A newborn’s gut lining is permeable meaning that it can allow foreign material to enter the bloodstream. Probiotics help protect the … Read more
Top 5 Tips for Easier Nights with Baby 1. Do Not, I repeat, DO NOT put snap-up jammies on your baby for bedtime. We only made this mistake once as we cussed our way through trying to snap 18 tiny little buttons at 1am cross-eyed and sleep deprived. Buy the zip up jammies. You’ll thank … Read more
Miralax is a laxative that is meant for adults who experience occasional constipation. However, many pediatricians recommend it for children even though there are no studies proving its safety for this age group. What is Miralax? The active ingredient in MiraLAX is Polyethylene glycol 3350 (PEG 3350). This ingredient is made by stringing together molecules … Read more
Teething?!?! Ahhhhhhhh!!! I was overjoyed when my oldest son got his last molar. We had done it….we got through teething!! Yay!! Truthfully, it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be and we were able to get through it by using natural remedies! I’m thankful we found remedies that actual work because my youngest … Read more
Thrivekin 5 Super Benefits of Probiotics for Kids 2/17/18 Your child already thinks they are a superhero, so help them feel like one too! Did you know that 80% of your child’s immune system resides in their gut? This means that the balance of gastrointestinal flora plays a huge role in immune function! A newborn’s … Read more
Did you know that ear infections are the MOST misdiagnosed and over treated childhood illness? Earaches can be painful for your child and very scary for you as the parent. Rest assured that the many ear infections will resolve on their own. Conventional Treatment Antibiotics are the most common prescription written for ear infections; however, … Read more