#Skincare: Avoid using baby oil (for you or your kids). This liquid is the baby skincare equivalent of canola. It's heavily refined, unhealthy, and not at all necessary. It doesn't do a good job at moisturising, as it only covers the skin and acts as a thick layer that stops anything going in and out. Combined with sun exposure, it can cause skin damage.
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Forwarded from Julia's Wellness Tips
๐ When purchasing clothing for your newborn or little one, use the filter on any webshop and select 100% cotton, 100% wool, 100% silk, or 100% linen. That's it. Whatever that does not fall into that category or is only a blend of natural and synthetic, is not a choice.
๐ Do not buy clothing because ''it looks cute'', but because it is comfortable (100% natural fiber such as cotton/wool/silk/linen) and functional.
๐ I cannot stress the FUNCTIONAL enough. I notice many parents of girls especially, focus a lot on dressing the girl ''girly'' but do not think beyond that. Think that beauty is not only how the garment looks like, but the way is paired, used, how it protects the body, how useful it is, how warm...etc.
๐ Best is, to dress for comfort when children are small. This is my advice to any new parent. Invest in high-quality pieces, monochrome (so there are no dyes or bleaching involved), that will help your child either stay warm, stay cool or protected from direct sunlight in full summer.
๐ A tip for parents of little girls: Put extra stress on keeping warmth in winter, on their lower body. Good warm socks and always a tucked in shirt, an overall, better a body that covers their kidney area/back. Or long johns.
Warm them up on the bottom, especially if out in nature and sitting on cold surfaces (this is to prevent cases of UTI that can arise from cold around the kidneys area and feet especially in winter when vitamin D is lowered naturally - more on this topic soon).
๐ Do not buy clothing because ''it looks cute'', but because it is comfortable (100% natural fiber such as cotton/wool/silk/linen) and functional.
๐ I cannot stress the FUNCTIONAL enough. I notice many parents of girls especially, focus a lot on dressing the girl ''girly'' but do not think beyond that. Think that beauty is not only how the garment looks like, but the way is paired, used, how it protects the body, how useful it is, how warm...etc.
๐ Best is, to dress for comfort when children are small. This is my advice to any new parent. Invest in high-quality pieces, monochrome (so there are no dyes or bleaching involved), that will help your child either stay warm, stay cool or protected from direct sunlight in full summer.
๐ A tip for parents of little girls: Put extra stress on keeping warmth in winter, on their lower body. Good warm socks and always a tucked in shirt, an overall, better a body that covers their kidney area/back. Or long johns.
Warm them up on the bottom, especially if out in nature and sitting on cold surfaces (this is to prevent cases of UTI that can arise from cold around the kidneys area and feet especially in winter when vitamin D is lowered naturally - more on this topic soon).
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It's very cold around our part of the world at the moment, make sure to wrap your babies warm!
It's very cold around our part of the world at the moment, make sure to wrap your babies warm!
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#Nutrition: Suggested 3 Day Menu for a baby aged 8 to 10 months (or above). This is only to give a vague idea of the type of meals your child can be eating; at least one portion of meat a day and healthy portions of fat.
๐ The milk in the meal plan refers to breastmilk or any substitute that you have decided to use.
๐Always use healthy fats when cooking, and NEVER seed-derived oils. Regular butter can also be used in cooking but should be added at the end, for flavour, and not heated to high temperatures as it can become carcinogenic.
๐Eggs should be given often, as they are a good source of fat and choline; a valuable nutrient for neurotransmitter formations in first years of life.
๐While rice cakes and sourdough CAN be part of your baby's diet, moderate their consumption due to their relatively low nutrient value.
๐Ensure that ham and bacon are nitrate-free, and opt for grass-fed meat. If feasible, choose organic options, although it's important not to stress if this isn't always possible.
๐ The milk in the meal plan refers to breastmilk or any substitute that you have decided to use.
๐Always use healthy fats when cooking, and NEVER seed-derived oils. Regular butter can also be used in cooking but should be added at the end, for flavour, and not heated to high temperatures as it can become carcinogenic.
๐Eggs should be given often, as they are a good source of fat and choline; a valuable nutrient for neurotransmitter formations in first years of life.
๐While rice cakes and sourdough CAN be part of your baby's diet, moderate their consumption due to their relatively low nutrient value.
๐Ensure that ham and bacon are nitrate-free, and opt for grass-fed meat. If feasible, choose organic options, although it's important not to stress if this isn't always possible.
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Apparently DINKS are a thing now, "double income no kids"
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#Activities: Pic related is the most versatile activity for babies (6m+) and toddlers I've found. Basically:
Step 1: Fill box with paper and hidden toys (alternatively just fill the box with anything)
Step 2. Give box to baby
Step 3: ????
Step 4: Profit
Step 1: Fill box with paper and hidden toys (alternatively just fill the box with anything)
Step 2. Give box to baby
Step 3: ????
Step 4: Profit
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#Video: How to clean a baby's nose
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#Healthcare: Paracetamol (Known in the US as Tylenol) is often suggested to be given to infants and kids for mild pains, fever, or teething. It has important drawbacks:
๐ It depletes glutathione production in the liver. Glutathione plays a main role in liver detoxification. Paracetamol is the #2 cause for liver transplant worldwide.
๐ It is an endocrine disruptor - increases the risk for a range of disorders when used in pregnancy.
๐ Usage during early infancy correlates with asthma in later childhood.
๐ Of course, increases likelihood of autism when taken often.
๐For babies, comes with its own artificial flavouring.
So, what can you use instead?
๐ Chamomile - a herbal infusion calms the baby and chamomile granules soothe sore gums.
๐ Yarrow is anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and eliminates mucous in the body. (2 Years+)
๐ Vitamin C - best added to water or milk in the form of acerola cherry powder.
๐ Electrolytes - breast milk, juice with minerals or coconut water do a great job at hydrating your baby.
๐ It depletes glutathione production in the liver. Glutathione plays a main role in liver detoxification. Paracetamol is the #2 cause for liver transplant worldwide.
๐ It is an endocrine disruptor - increases the risk for a range of disorders when used in pregnancy.
๐ Usage during early infancy correlates with asthma in later childhood.
๐ Of course, increases likelihood of autism when taken often.
๐For babies, comes with its own artificial flavouring.
So, what can you use instead?
๐ Chamomile - a herbal infusion calms the baby and chamomile granules soothe sore gums.
๐ Yarrow is anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and eliminates mucous in the body. (2 Years+)
๐ Vitamin C - best added to water or milk in the form of acerola cherry powder.
๐ Electrolytes - breast milk, juice with minerals or coconut water do a great job at hydrating your baby.
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Forwarded from ๐ฒ๐๐๐จ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐๐๐๐ (Jonnie)
Extremely interesting thought:
You know how when youโre in a flow state reality becomes more malleable and you can see and feel your potential?
In this expanded state your metabolism is increased and youโre able to be very creative.
You feel very much alive.
It might just so be that babies experience this state naturally due to their extremely high metabolism.
Rather than through drugs, such a child-like state of open/full perception could be restored by increasing exposure to novel situations and freeing yourself from authoritarian minds.
You know how when youโre in a flow state reality becomes more malleable and you can see and feel your potential?
In this expanded state your metabolism is increased and youโre able to be very creative.
You feel very much alive.
It might just so be that babies experience this state naturally due to their extremely high metabolism.
Rather than through drugs, such a child-like state of open/full perception could be restored by increasing exposure to novel situations and freeing yourself from authoritarian minds.
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#Recipe: Made you guys a step-by-step of how to make onion syrup for babies.
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