babies

Nurturing those first years of a little one's life

41 posts from babies See another: motherhood, family life, seasonal celebration

Photo of baby's legs and feet on a mattress

June 16, 2024 by thegreenparent in babies

9 Ways to Keep Baby Cool at Night (and Get Better Sleep!)

Keep blinds drawn, wear loose clothing and stay hydrated to help babies and young children sleep better on hot nights.

June 3, 2024 by thegreenparent in new mum

9 Ways to Prepare for a Green Baby

There's no one perfect way to raise a green baby - here are nine ways to get started

A baby lies on their father's chest receiving skin-to-skin contact

Paid-members May 15, 2024 by thegreenparent in babies

Kangaroo Care: The Power of Skin-to-Skin

Kangaroo care is a method of holding a baby that involves skin-to-skin contact. This helps fragile babies regulate their temperature and heart rate.

Photograph of a baby's torso and legs showing a washable cloth nappy and teddy bear

Paid-members May 6, 2024 by thegreenparent in natural home

Why I Love Washable Nappies

Choosing cloth nappies means we’re not contributing to landfill with each nappy change. It gives me a little bit of peace.

Photograph of a woman sitting on a chair on a balcony breastfeeding her young child

Paid-members May 6, 2024 by thegreenparent in breastfeeding

My Sisters and I Breastfed Each Other's Kids!

Breastfeeding didn't come completely naturally. My mother told me that it would take three hard weeks of painful, sore nipples until it became easy. And she was right!

Photograph of a laughing child with her father; he is holding her up in the air, they're on a path through the trees

Paid-members May 6, 2024 by thegreenparent in babies

In Praise of Full-Time Dads

Sharing the childcare equally with my partner seemed fair and meant that we would both get to bond with our daughter and get to see those wonderful baby and toddler years.