Brazen Breastfeeding – Celebrating International...

“That baby is sucking your tete!” This was the astute and loudly proclaimed observation of a 4 year old watching me breastfeed my baby boy. For anyone not familiar with Dominican patois, ‘tete’ is the locally used term for ‘breast’. Some people may have been embarrassed by such public attention drawn to this intimate moment…but not me. I’ve joined the ranks of Brazen Breastfeeders...

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...

The Business of Being Born...

I finally got to watch this movie last night and just had to write about it. ‘The Business of Being Born’ was released in 2007 and is highly recommended for any woman who is pregnant and wants more information on the personal and political implications of her birthing choices. The film was the idea of Executive Producer Ricki Lake who, after receiving unwanted (and un-needed) medical intervention during the...

Adventures in Tandem Nursing: A Book Review...

Firstly let’s get things straight, tandem nursing has nothing to do with breastfeeding on a bicycle! Instead it is the choice to nurse your child/children whilst pregnant and/or when the newborn arrives. I first heard about ‘Adventures in Tandem Nursing: Breastfeeding During Pregnancy and Beyond’ by Hilary Flower, on an online forum and was immediately intrigued to find out more. I became pregnant with my second...

Pocket Diapers: A Review...

The majority of my cloth diapering stash is made up of prefold diapers which I find convenient, easy to clean and very economical. However a few months ago I decided to buy a few Pocket Diapers to use at night. Pocket diapers are almost like an All-in-One (AIO) diaper except they have an opening at the back where you put an insert that absorbs wetness and can then be easily removed for cleaning and drying. The whole diaper...

Diaper Liners – An Essential Item for Cloth Diap...

In my initial research into cloth diapering I read much about the use of diaper liners and became convinced that they would be a good investment. These thin disposable liners, placed on top of an unfolded diaper promised to save me precious time on cleaning messy poop from my baby’s diapers and, of course, what busy Mama doesn’t want a few minutes extra time on her hands? I began using them with high expectations...

Hypnobirthing- A Book Review...

Can natural birth really be easy, relaxed and enjoyable? When I was pregnant with my first baby I wanted to find a way to birth that was peaceful and pleasant. Many people mocked the concept and related their own birthing stories filled with turmoil. However, I was blessed enough to find the book ‘Hypnobirthing – The Mongan Method’ by Marie Mongan. Through her evidence based information and outline of techniques...

Baby Carriers: A Personal Review...

For millennia, women have been carrying their babies tied to them with shawls and other pieces of cloth. With research into the benefits of carrying or ‘wearing’ a baby, many modern mothers are choosing to use a variety of baby carriers to keep their baby close for both emotional and practical reasons. Baby wearing is also an integral part of attachment parenting and I knew that I definitely wanted to keep my baby...

Mama’s got Brand New Baby Bags!...

Do you ever get the feeling, when you get something really good you want to share your find with others? Well I recently got some new baby bags that I feel are great value, practical and great for eco-mamas on a mission…let me tell you about them. The Baby Bag: When I first went out with my newborn baby I was proud to be seen with my cutesy little baby bag…you know the one’s that almost all mothers in Dominica...

Diaper Covers: A Personal Review....

I am inspired to write this post after receiving my first package of Thirsties Diaper covers. As a user of prefold diapers, a waterproof cover is necessary to hold everything in and prevent leaks and for the past 11 months we have been searching for the perfect cover. With the arrival of the Thirsties I feel like I’ve finally found them! One major factor in choosing a diaper cover for my baby is the breathability of...