I’m going to talk about sunscreen a lot because I’m passionate about safe sun-care. Many sunscreens contain toxic ingredients!! When it comes to ingredients in sunscreen there are a few that I avoid completely: -oxybenzone -avobenzone -octisalate -octocrylene -homosalate -octinoxate -Propellant in aerosol sprays Mineral sunscreens use zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide. A handful of … Read more
The absolute best thing you can do during the cold and flu season is to focus on boosting and supporting your gut biome and immune system. Below are my top recommendations for practices and products that can help make you healthier overall and so you can successfully navigate this time of year. Why is it … Read more
I’ve had my fair share of battles at the dinner table. They can be frustrating and stressful especially when your children refuse to eat ANYTHING and complain about EVERYTHING. Below are my TOP 5 Tips for Picky Eaters! Don’t Push– I know it’s so hard to stay neutral when it comes to your child eating … Read more
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
You already give your kiddos baths right? Why not make them super beneficial to their health?! Landen enjoys his detox baths mainly because it means he gets to play in the water longer. As much as I try to reduce the amount of preservatives, chemicals, metals, etc in our environment, some are just inevitable. Our … 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
If you just had a baby, your body recently went through the most traumatic, energy draining, physically exhausting event of its life! For the last 10 months, your sweet baby has been demanding nutrients many times at the expense of your own health. Talk about maternal sacrifice! It can take up to 3 years to … 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