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Why Toddler Formula for an Infant May Be Fine
In light of the infant formula shortage crisis, I wanted to encourage parents to consider toddler formula as an option. You should talk to your pediatrician about the best formula for your baby–especially toddler formula for an infant. That said, I know many parents who have chosen to feed their infants a “toddler” formula, even […]
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Safe Baby Formula Guide
1. Loulouka (both cow and goat) / 2. Happy Baby / 3. Kabrita / 4. Bobbie / 5. Lebenswert / 6. ByHeart / 7. Serenity / 8. Holle / 9.HiPP / 10.Baby’s Only 11. Kendamil Skip to: June 2022 Update: As many of you already know we have been unable to stock any Loulouka […]
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Complete Non-Toxic Baby Registry Checklist
1. Safest stroller / 2. Pocket bib / 3. Rash protection / 4. Non-toxic car seat / 5. Better cloth diapers / 6. Plastic-free breast milk storage / 7. Silicone spoons / 8. Nursery air filter Skip to: Pulling together this list of all the non-toxic baby registry items a conscious parent could possible want […]
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Prenatal Vitamin Guide
By Maia James, with research and recommendations by Michael Hopkins, PhD Important CYA StatementWith this guide in particular, I feel like it’s SUPER important to stress that we aren’t doctors. (Well, Michael is actually a doctor—he has his PhD—just not THAT kind of doctor). Please consult with yours before taking our advice! I’ve been trying to […]
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Essential Nutrients During Pregnancy
All medical experts emphasize that humans, including pregnant and lactating women, are best able to obtain our essential nutrients through our diets. So before even thinking about which prenatal vitamins are the best, women should familiarize themselves with which foods provide the highest levels of the most essential pregnancy nutrients. I’ve been working on our […]
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Should You Do Cord Blood Banking?
Did you choose to do private cord blood banking after your baby’s birth? This is one of the first decisions you’ll make about something that may affect your child’s health, and parents naturally agonize over it. My husband, Daylon, is the Director of the Reproductive Endocrinology at Weill Cornell Medical College as well as a […]
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Safe Baby Bottle Cheat Sheet
All bottle-feeding moms want the best non-toxic baby bottles for their babies, whether the bottles are is filled with breastmilk or formula or even water. Here’s how to make sure you’re using truly non-toxic baby bottles. 1. Avoid Plastic Baby Bottles (including “BPA-free” ones!) Plastic bottles are tempting—they are inexpensive, readily available, lightweight, and hard […]
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HiPP Versus Holle: Which European Infant Formula is Healthier?
Below is an email I recently sent to a private client of mine. Since the number one question I receive is “What is the safest infant formula?,” I thought some of you might be interested in my analysis of the two safest brands of baby formula, HiPP vs. Holle (both from Europe). Note that whichever […]
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How I Nursed Three Kids Without Going (Too) Crazy
Until recently, I was nursing three kids: a newborn, a two-year-old, and a four-year-old. When other women hear this, the most common thing they say is, “Oh my gosh, I could never do that!” Moms often share stories about how they weaned their older child in anticipation of a new baby arriving. I don’t think […]
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Updated Nipple Cream Guide & a Lanolin Horror Story
My big project for the next few weeks is going through all our Safe Product Guides and updating each one with additional information I have learned since their original publication, plus of course adding new products that have entered the market (or changed their formulas) and are Good, Bad, or Sneaky. A recent email I […]