Wrapsody Bali Breeze: Review & GIVEAWAY!!!!!!...

Most people who know me (and even sometimes strangers!) realise that I love to rave about the joys of babywearing. In addition to the great benefits for baby, I find using a carrier an essential way to manage my tasks in each day with two young children and I don’t even think about leaving the house without a carrier! I have read many reviews on various carriers and tried a fair share. With my first baby I found...

More Locally Made Crafts...

As well as the beautifully made toy oven, our lucky two-year old, received a few other handmade gifts for her birthday. We enjoy supporting our local craftspeople as much as possible and we hope you will be inspired to do the same. Handmade doll in traditional dress - a perfect alternative to plastic, mis-proportioned, mass-manufactured dolls! Available from The Batik Shop, Old Street, Roseau Keeyah with her own Mei...

Make a Difference in 5 Seconds!...

Determined to reduce the ecological impact of having 2 small children we have almost always used reusable cloth diapers. Living in Dominica, it’s been a costly endeavour to order them in US currency, pay shipping and then customs duty but to me it’s totally worth it. On the occasions where we do use a disposable, it doesn’t feel so good to know that the diaper will end up in our landfill and may not...

Sign Language for Babies...

If both you and your baby have perfectly good hearing, the benefits of learning and teaching sign language may not seem immediately obvious. However, teaching a pre-verbal child some basic signs has been shown to facilitate more effective communication, ease frustration, develop language skills and build self esteem, so it’s definitely something to look in to. It is well documented that children can understand language...

The Power of Touch: Massage for Babies and Childre...

Sharing feelings of touch is something we often do naturally with babies and children through loving hugs or soothing rubs after they hurt themselves. Extending this instinctive touch with a body massage is a great way to bond and has enormous physical and psychological benefits for both you and your child. Massage improves a child’s immune system making them less likely to fall sick. It also helps to regulate digestive,...

Beware of the ‘Toxic Tub’: Chemicals Found in ...

Many baby products are marketed with claims of being ‘gentle’, ‘pure’ and ‘safe’ for our fragile young children. However, a recent study by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics has exposed the dangers that lurk in many commonly used baby products. Their report has found that a number of major brand-name baby products contain the dangerous chemicals of Formaldehyde and 1,4-Dioxane which are known to be cancer causing...

Irie Eco Presents 3rd Annual International Childre...

The school summer holidays are almost here and you may be looking for a summer program that is fun, educational and positive for your children. Irie Eco has a unique month-long International Children’s Summer Camp focusing on eco-education with many nature outings, interactive activities and healthy food. Irie Eco’s goal is to encourage children to develop a deep love of our environment, whilst experiencing the...

Vaccinations – The Right to Choose...

Vaccinations are often seen as a compulsory and normal part of raising a child. Yet in recent years new evidence has caused some parents to question whether getting their young baby vaccinated is the best course of action for their health. Based on extensive research and strong instinctual feelings, I have chosen not to vaccinate my baby. However, the purpose for writing this post is not an attempt to convert anyone...