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...

Wordless Wednesday: Baby Yoga...

Warming up Seated legs wide open forward bend Downward dog Wide legged cobra pose

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,...

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...

Welcome to the new ‘Nature Isle Child’ blog!...

Greetings! I’m so excited to be starting this new blog and having the opportunity to write and share information about healthy pregnancy, natural birthing, holistic parenting and the many ways to raise a child with ecological consciousness. For a number of years I’ve been doing my best to live a natural, healthy life with a low eco-footprint and contribute to the wellbeing of people and planet. I am continuously...