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All About Essential Oils

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The #1 thing I’ve been getting e-mails and questions about recently is Essential Oils. It has taken me a while to figure out how I wanted to approach this topic, because for me, it’s very personal. Ever since I started using essential oils every day, it’s changed my life in such a positive way.

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The first thing you need to know is that not all essential oils are created equally. Most brands on your shelves at Whole Foods contain preservatives and fillers, EVEN IF the bottle says “100% pure”. The FDA allows them to write that as long as the bottle contains at least 10% essential oil. What this means is that they lack the potency you need to be able to treat ailments & have good results. The ONLY brand of oils I use is DoTerra

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DoTerra’s oils are miraculous. For instance, ONE drop of their peppermint oil is equal to 24 cups of peppermint tea. You cannot find this potency anywhere else. Unfortunately, they only sell their product online. The oils are more expensive than most sold in stores, but they are SO worth it. I’ve gotten rid of 75% of my moisturizers, medications, and cleaning supplies and now use oils exclusively in their place.

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I’ve gotten my whole family, including my mother-in-law addicted to the oils. Sharon’s favorite oil is peppermint, and she uses one drop on the tongue as a breath freshener instead of gum or a mint! You cannot do this with most oils. DoTerra’s oils are SO pure, they can be, and are recommended to be ingested( (most of them, but some plants ya just can’t eat). This is why I had to put the disclaimer up before I start telling you what to do with these oils. Don’t go swallowing up something from the store unless it specifically says on the bottle that it’s suitable for ingestion (dietary use).

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What are Essential Oils?

Essential oils are non water-based phytochemicals made up of volatile aromatic compounds. They are found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants.

Facts about essential oils:

  • They do not include fatty acids or lipids found in animal or vegetable oils
  • Essential oils are IMMEDIATELY absorbed by the skin
  • They have been used throughout ancient history, and have recently been recognized as medicine by cutting edge physicians
  • You cannot overdose on essential oils because your body recognizes it as a food source, not a foreign substance
  • You can mix as many oils as you want, meaning they won’t interact with each other
  • You can benefit spiritually, emotionally & physically from oils
  • Essential oils can be used aromatically, topically, or dietarily
  • When inhaled, essentials oils trigger the limbic system, connected to your heart rate, hormone balance, stress level, breathing, memory, & blood pressure
  • The use of essential oils can have profound effects physically and psychologically
  • Oils can be used on babies and children, the stronger ones should be used with a carrier oil such as coconut oil

Here are my top 10 oils and what they can be used for, as well as a personal healing experience I’ve had with each:

1. Lemon

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Lemon oil can be used aromatically, topically, or ingested. I put several drops in my water throughout the day. It tastes and smells incredible. It can be used to treat heartburn, depression, anxiety, blood pressure, cold sores, colds, concentration, bug bites, dry throat, diarrhea, fever, stress, varicose veins, and literally 100 other things. When I start to feel a sore throat coming on, I drink tons of lemon oil in warm water, and I also rub lemon oil all over my neck. I also put it in my aroma diffuser & the scent calms my anxiety.

2. Serenity

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Serenity is a special relaxing blend sold exclusively by DoTerra. The beauty about their blends is that they contain several different oils which costs you less money because you don’t have to buy them all! It can be used topically or aromatically. Serenity is like natural Xanax for me. I smell it and rub it on my temples before I sleep at night and it knocks me out. I also rub some on Pearl’s chest every night. When I fly on an airplane, I keep it in my pocket & give it a sniff when I feel nervous. Serenity contains: Lavender, Sweet Marjoram, Roman Chamomile, Ylang Ylang & Sandalwood. I can’t live without this stuff! Hands down, a must-have for me.

3. On Guard

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Another blend from DoTerra. This oil is as legit as it gets. Can be used topically, aromatically, or internally. Forget about using clorox, because this stuff is the ultimate germ killer. You can use it to make mouthwash, toothpaste, household cleaners, and to fight off that nasty cold. This blend contains: Wild Orange, Clove Bud, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, & Rosemary…all powerful anti-bacterial & antiviral containing oils. When I feel the slightest bit like I’m getting sick, I put 3 drops of On Guard in a shot glass of water & toss it back. I also rub it all over the bottoms of my feet ( it’s absorbed quickly into the blood stream that way). I make my own hand soap with this stuff as well as a germ killing spray I use on airplane surfaces. This oil comes with high recommendations from yours truly.

4. Melaleuca (Tea Tree Oil)

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If I had to marry one oil it’d probably be Melaleuca. We spend a lot of time together. I have cured so many things with this stuff. From my friend’s dog’s yeast problem in her ears to my own daughter’s ear infection….the list is endless. It is a highly antibacterial, anti-fungal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory miracle oil. I use this stuff almost every day. Can be used topically, aromatically, or internally. Here are some common uses: wounds, ear infection, earache, canker sores, bronchitis, acne, allergies, staph infection, warts, etc.

5. Oregano

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Oregano Oil is one of the main things drug companies DON’T want anyone to find out about. It is one of the best antibiotics out there. Forget about your Z-Pack, this stuff is the tits when it comes to killing any type of sinus infection, sore throat, or whatever type of crud you have going on. It is so strong and potent I cannot bare to ingest it in pure form. Since I am a wuss, at the first sign of a cold or infection, I put 3 drops in an empty gel capsule and take it 3 times a day. You have to be really aggressive with the oils when you’re sick. Also, don’t take the oregano oil in high doses for longer than about a week. It is SUCH a strong anti-biotic you want to stay on it about as long as you would a prescription. It’s so cool because oregano oil seeks out the BAD in your system and kills it whereas a prescription antibiotic just kills everything good and bad thus making you feel crappier than before while lowering your resistance. Funny how that works, huh?

6. Digest-Zen

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This oil blend is awesome for all things stomach related. It contains: Ginger, Peppermint, Tarragon, Fennel, Caraway, Coriander, & Anise. If I ever have heartburn or feel a little off in the tummy area, I put 3 drops of this in a shot glass of water & down the hatch. Can also be rubbed on the stomach in the bothersome area. I have yet to run into a situation where digest-zen hasn’t stopped a stomach ache within 5 minutes.

7. Peppermint

Screen Shot 2013-04-23 at 11.49.44 PMSuch a great, natural way to clear out those nasal passages. ONE drop of this in your mouth makes your eyes water. It’s amazing for freshening the breath. You will never want to use a breath mint again. It’s like the equivalent of 10 Altoids in your mouth at once. One drop of this oil is equal to 24 cups of peppermint tea. It’s wonderful for clearing out your sinuses, allergies, stomach ache, asthma, autism, bacterial infections, cold sores, flu, gastritis, bug bites, itching, & aids in alertness. My favorite thing to do with peppermint oil is to mix it with Frankincense & inhale it. It is like an instant cup of coffee!

8. Frankincense

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One of the most ancient and widely used oils in the world. I love this oil because when mixed with any other oil, it enhances the healing properties. It’s great for anti-aging, arthritis, asthma, MS, depression, vision, and preventing diseases. Frankincense was one of the oil used in “grave robbers’ oil”. In ancient times, the grave robbers would rub the oil  on themselves before they robbed graves of victims of the plague as not to get sick. Not to sound like a hippie, but something about this oil makes me feel really connected to history and the Earth.

9. Helichrysum

Screen Shot 2013-04-23 at 11.58.40 PMI remember getting this oil thinking, “I’ll never use this one.” Funny, I ended up finishing this bottle first out of all of my oils! This stuff is so bomb I get all worked up when I think about it. I’ve used it to treat eczema, cuts, bruises, ear infections, etc. It’s one of those oils where If I don’t know what to do, I just throw a lil’ helichrysum on it. I had this weird rash on the back of my neck once, and it kept getting worse over a week’s time. So, I said, “ok here goes nothing…” I applied helichrysum a few times a day for 2 days. That’s all it took, it was completely gone after that.

10. Balance

Screen Shot 2013-04-23 at 11.50.17 PMBalance is a beautiful blend of Spruce, Rosewood, Blue Tansy, and Frankincense. This oil has really aided in calming me down if I’m anxious as well as making me feel more balanced, overall. I just inhale it or put a few drops in my bath water. It makes me feel so clear headed, I swear, it turns me into a monk. It’s great for ADHD, back pain, depression, anxiety, mood swings, seizures, jet lag, energy, etc. I really love the smell of this one as well!

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So by now you’re probably thinking, “Damn, this shit is expensive and she’s crazy for even suggesting I buy this stuff.”  Yeah, this shit is expensive, at first. But so are pharmaceuticals. It’s a great investment if you’re serious about making the change. My friend just recently got off of Nexium for a stomach ulcer that was costing her $450 dollars a month. She switched to a wheat free, processed food free diet & is now on an oil regimen. She is doing absolutely amazing & loving the oils.

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You don’t have to get all the oils at once. Find out what is most important to you, and build your oil collection from there. I’m to the point now where I use practically zero over the counter medicines. I have found replacements for pretty much everything I had in my medicine cabinet & more. Your initial investment will be costly, but the oils last FOREVERRRRR unless you’re like me and you like to drink them a lot….

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One last thing…The handbook I use for the oils is the most immaculate Bible for essential oils. You can buy it on amazon. It has almost every single ailment in the book, and it is also a glossary for every oil and oil blend. It is crucial to get this book when you get the oils. Buy it HERE

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I hope this was an informative lesson for you all. Please feel free to e-mail or comment with any questions! Good luck in your oil endeavors!

Xo

Lisa O

How To Eat Healthy On A Budget

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So, I’ve been getting a lot of angsty tweets from moms saying things like, “Sorry, I can’t afford organic food, I’m not rich!”, and “Not all of us can find these healthy ingredients in our local stores.” Okay, okay. Enough whining peeps. The truth is, you CAN afford to feed your family healthy, clean food on a small budget. I know several families who do. There is NO excuse to not give your kids healthy things 90% of the time. I’m going to show you how.

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Some foods are dirtier than others. HERE is a list of the “dirty dozen” aka 12 foods you should buy organic. Foods with hard outer shells are less likely to be pesticide dense. This is a simple way for you to be able to pick and choose how you spend your money on organic goods.

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This sounds difficult, but it really isn’t. I have my own vegetable garden that is no bigger than 3×12 feet. I grow cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, and eggplant as well as herbs in planter pots. This is a GREAT way to save money. You can have an abundance of normally expensive organic produce for FREE in your own yard. It’s also a fun activity to do with your kids. I googled how to plant a garden and did it myself. It’s that easy.  Bam, no excuses.

This is an actual photo of my vegetable garden at home.

This is an actual photo of my vegetable garden at home.

3. Buy in bulk when there’s a good deal, and preserve the leftovers

When my tomato plants spit out a zillion tomatoes, I make salsa and can it, as well as strawberry jam with my abundant strawberry harvest. You can can anything: Pickles, green beans, tomatoes, onions, etc. You can dehydrate the tomatoes in the oven as well and use them for so many dishes. Freezing your berries is also great for smoothies. Once again, there is endless info on how to do this stuff on google.

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Freezing something does not lessen the nutritional value. So, check the frozen foods aisle for organic frozen vegetables and fruit instead of buying something fresh if you’re going to be cooking it anyway. For example, frozen organic green beans are generally cheaper than fresh ones, and fresh ones go bad quickly.

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5. Make your own butter

Organic butter can be expensive. HERE is a great recipe for making butter. All it involves is heavy cream and a pinch of salt. Cheaper and tastier.

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6. Make your own bread

This is easier than you think. If sprouted grain bread is too hardcore for you, start out with a basic whole grain recipe. You can google a zillion recipes for that, but I won’t give a link because I’m not a huge fan of wheat. I make my own bread using flax seeds:

FLAX SEED BREAD <–click for video tutorial

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Screen Shot 2013-04-03 at 5.23.05 PMHere are some commonly used pre-packaged items that can be easily made into organic food:

  • “Shake N’ Bake chicken coating“- take a leftover loaf of bread or baguette and leave it out over night, uncovered. The next day the bread will be hard. The next day, cut the bread into chunks, and grind it up into crumbs in the food processor. Bam, that’s what breadcrumbs are, folks. Add some dried herbs: salt, pepper, paprika, garlic salt, oregano, basil, and onion powder & there ya go, shake n bake chicken without cancer. Every time I have an old loaf of bread, I dry it, grind it, and freeze it in a bag so I always have fresh breadcrumbs.
  • Organic Salad Dressing- combine olive oil, juice of a freshly squeezed lemon or lime, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and a teaspoon of grainy dijon mustard. Whisk together. Super cheap & delicious.
  • Organic Whipped Cream- Empty a chilled container of heavy whipping cream into a stand mixer, along with 2 tsp of vanilla extract. Whip till it becomes whipped cream!
  • Organic Baked French Fries- cut potatoes into french fry sticks (not thin). Coat with olive oil, salt & pepper. Spread on baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes, turning and flipping fries every 15-20 min. Can also be done with sweet potatoes. These are insanely delicious.

8. Cut back on spending in other areas

It is worth it to give your family what they need nutritionally, I promise. If you can afford to not buy certain things you don’t need during the month, spend that money on GOOD groceries. Your health is important.

The list goes on…From now on, every time you go to cook or eat something pre-packaged, google to find out if there’s a way to mimic the recipe using real, whole food ingredients. That is a great way to start transitioning into healthier eating habits. Just to prove to my skeptics that this can be done without spending a ton of money, I will regularly be posting photos and recipes of the foods I cook and eat.

Happy Eating!

Lisa O

Which Store-Bought Formula Is Best?

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If you are a mother who cannot breastfeed for whatever reason, or you’re ready to move on to formula, don’t feel bad. Being a mom is hard enough, and it sucks that people will ridicule mothers who feed their children formula. You’re doing a great job, so don’t let anyone put you down!

Screen Shot 2013-03-10 at 10.04.28 PMIf you’re like me, when I started giving Pearl formula, I was a crazy person researching every single ingredient in every formula, comparing them all. Sadly, in America, our infant formulas are packed with crappy additives and bottom-of-the-barrel ingredients. Corn syrup and palm-olein are among the many things that are not so great for your kids. Not only does corn syrup spike the blood sugar unlike regular sugar, most of it is coming from GMO corn, which, as we know, makes rats grow ears out of their asses & become covered in tumors.

Screen Shot 2013-03-10 at 10.07.05 PMJust think about the long term effects of these GMO’s on humans. The corn is genetically modified to be less nutrient dense than regular corn, so not only are your cells being deprived of basic nutrition, you’re exposing them to diseases! No wonder everyone has cancer, ADHD, etc. We put horrible things in our food and wonder why everyone is sick and dying.

Screen Shot 2013-03-10 at 10.09.47 PMWith that being said, you do have some good choices when it comes to infant formula. Personally, I try to stay away from Enfamil & Similac as their first ingredients labeled are:

Enfamil Ingredients

Enfamil Ingredients

Similac Ingredients

Similac Ingredients

Yes, you read that correctly. The formula is composed MOSTLY of corn syrup. Gross.

Even “Earth’s Best Organic” tries to hide the fact that they use corn syrup, so really, it’s no better. Here are their ingredients: Notice how they cleverly used the words “glucose syrup solids”…AKA corn syrup. Not to mention, it made my child extremely constipated. They are also owned by the massive food corp Horizon. Surprised?

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Earth's Best Infant Formula Ingredients

Earth’s Best Infant Formula Ingredients

SO, what formula is safe? You can either make your own baby formula using my recipe HERE …I use raw goats milk, but I know that’s not easy to obtain or affordable for most people. If you are determined to buy store-bought, powdered formula, here is your best option:

Ta-Da! Introducing Nature’s One Baby’s Only Organic FormulaScreen Shot 2013-03-10 at 9.48.28 PMAfter tons of research, I feel like Nature’s One isn’t hiding anything. They label the formula as a “toddler formula” to promote breastfeeding for the first year. It is perfectly fine to give to an infant, though. What I love about this brand is that they seem to actually care. They go above and beyond to clarify their beliefs. They are GMO free, corn syrup free, BPA free packaged, and they don’t use yucky fillers like palm olein oil They use brown rice syrup as the sugar instead of corn syrup. There was a huge uproar online a while back due to some study saying that brown rice syrup had unsafe levels of arsenic in it. Turns out it wasn’t such a big deal. So, naturally, Baby’s Only clarified this to make sure you know your baby is safe consuming their products: Check out their Pure10 pledge:

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Here are three other things they specifically point out:

  • Nature’s One® is proud to offer the only formula that contains USDA organic-compliant DHA. Babies who are fed other organic and conventional formulas are consuming life’sDHA™ oils, which are extracted using hexane solvent and treated with acid, and bleach.
  • The DHA used by Nature’s One is a fatty acid from egg yolk, while other infant formulas use DHA derived from algae and fungus, which is a triglyceride. The use of egg phospholipids in infant nutrition has been widely studied and understood to be more easily absorbed and offer greater bioavailability than DHA from the form of triglycerides.
  • Breast milk is made up of both phospholipids and triglycerides. All other formulas only contain triglycerides formulated with vegetable oil blends and life’s DHA, but are void of phospholipids. Nature’s One believes adding a phospholipid to formula achieves a more natural fatty acid profile compared to other organic and conventional infant formulas brands.

So, there you have it. Nature’s one offers the cleanest infant formula you can find in America. I believe it is available in lots of places, even wal-mart. If not, there’s always their website or Amazon

Email me if you have more questions on this topic, or leave it in the comments section!

Xo

Lisa O

Favorite Baby Toys

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           Knowing which toys your small child will like and actually play with can be tough. Here are some great age appropriate toys(and teethers) for infants, tried and true by either my baby or a friend’s.* Click Captions on each photo for purchasing link!*

             Xo

Lisa O

Dealing with Baby Eczema

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Something very common in babies and children is eczema. What is eczema? It is basically inflammation of the skin. It looks like little pink or red patches that are dry and sometimes itchy. It can be caused by a large number of things: allergies, pet dander, fabric, soaps, climate, etc. Most kids outgrow it in adulthood, but if you’re like me, I was obsessing about Pearl’s few little dry patches on her back, trying desperately to fix them.

Some kid with eczema, NOT pearl!

Some kid with eczema, NOT pearl!

Here are the things I used, and they WORKED within a week. Her little dry patches are completely gone! The first thing I did was switch her bath soap to something fragrance free with calendula in it. Calendula is a flower that is considered to have anti-inflammatory properties, and in my opinion, works great. I found “Babo Botanicals” brand on Amazon, and I love it. Here is a link to buy it.

Babo Botanicals

Babo Botanicals

The next thing we need to do is replenish the moisture the skin lost during the bath. A great way to do this is to apply virgin coconut oil to your baby’s body, followed by a calendula cream. Here are my two favorite brands:

Virgin Coconut Oil

Virgin Coconut Oil

Then apply the cream….

California Baby Calendula Cream

California Baby Calendula Cream

Click HERE for a link to buy the California Baby Cream

Note: Something else that I did (I’m not sure if it worked, but I’m sure it couldn’t hurt), is add THIS oatmeal bath to her bath water. It is soothing to the skin. My only complaint is that the jar lasted only like, a week and a half :/

Oat and Milky Bath

Oat and Milky Bath

Tip: If your newborn baby has cradle cap (also a form of dermatitis), apply a bunch of Coconut Oil, let it sit for a bit, and then brush the head in a circular motion with a super soft baby brush. You can repeat this daily.

Xo

Lisa O

Great Gifts for Newborns-1 Year!

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One of my best friends, Lindsay Woolf, has a blog, and it’s wonderful. She is also a great photographer who takes all of our family photos and pictures of Pearl! She did a great post on gifts, and I couldn’t agree more!

Check it out HERE

For her full Blog, go to Www.WoolfWithMe.Com

Lindsay and her daughter Olive

Lindsay and her daughter Olive

Xo

Lisa O

Sids Prevention Monitor MUST READ!

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In the last 2 weeks, I’ve posted about my friend Brandi, who lost her 2 month old daughter to SIDS. Last night as I was scrolling through my Facebook, I saw that a friend of mine’s best friend lost her baby to SIDS 2 days ago. This absolutely ripped my heart out. I thought, “There has to be something out there that can prevent these things from happening.” SIDS can happen to ANY baby. There is a rumor that your child has to be “at risk” for SIDS for it to happen to them. This is simply not true. Brandi’s daughter was 100% healthy, was not sleeping on her tummy, they were non-smokers, and contrary to popular belief that SIDS means the baby smothers, it doesn’t. She died peacefully in her sleep with no known cause.  After reading about these tragedies, I started to do a little research, and behold, I discovered the Snuza Breathing Monitor

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What a fabulous invention. It is a small clip that fits onto your child’s diaper, and VIBRATES to wake them if the monitor does not detect breathing (or detects shallow/slow breathing) for 15 seconds. If  the monitor has to vibrate to rouse the baby, the monitor will leave a red light on to notify you. If it happens 3 times, the alarm will go off and wake you up. How great is that?

A child wearing the monitor

A child wearing the monitor

I’ve read SEVERAL stories on multiple different sites and forums where moms are saying the alarm went off and the baby was completely unresponsive, and they are sure the monitor saved their child’s life. It is $100, which is NOTHING to have peace of mind. My child’s life is worth every penny I have.

I’ve just ordered one and I can’t WAIT to put it on Pearl.

Here’s what you need to know about Snuza:

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They also make another version called SNUZA-GO

Snuza Go

Snuza Go

Here are it’s product features:

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So, basically, it doesn’t vibrate, it just automatically alarms you after the 15, 18, or 20 seconds (you can adjust the time, unlike the HERO)

In my opinion, I’d pay the extra 20 bucks and get the SNUZA HERO, since it vibrates to rouse the baby first before waking you up. But, either one is better than NONE! Remember, babies can die of SIDS even past 1 year. Please pass this on to anyone you know who is pregnant or has a small baby!

Other things you can do to prevent SIDS are: 

1. Do not leave toys or blankets in the crib with baby

2. Make sure baby is sleeping on their back

3. Make sure baby is wearing breathable clothing and does not over heat

4. Do not smoke or let anyone who’s been smoking hold your baby

5. DO give a pacifier at night, as this has been shown to reduce SIDS

6. Use MESH bumper pads instead of heavy cloth ones

7. Breastfeed—Breastfed babies have a lower SIDS rate than formula fed babies

8. Make sure baby has a firm mattress

9. Do not co-sleep because your mattress is too soft for the baby. Instead, use a co-sleeper like THIS one

***I dedicate this post to all of the babies who are little angels now, and all of the parents and families who have suffered from these tragedies***

With Love,

Lisa O

Caring For Your Baby’s Bum

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Something a lot of people don’t know is that when you have a newborn baby, you shouldn’t use regular baby wipes on their bum at first. Why? Because when a baby is little, their pores are still open. This means if you wipe their sensitive little tush with a regular baby wipe, you can easily irritate it and lead to diaper rash.

A tried and true method of cleaning your baby’s rear end is to use disposable, soft, multipurpose cloths dipped in warm water ONLY. A good brand of these, which you’ll notice most hospitals will use on your newborn baby is: Medline Non-Woven Cleaners

Another good brand is Kendall

If you don’t want to order these, ask for extra at the hospital. They are usually glad to give them to you. You can also take regular baby wipes, soak them in hot water, wring them out a few times and stick them in your wipe warmer. Both are available on AMAZON.com

Another tip is not to use diaper rash cream unless baby has a diaper rash. A lot of parents put cream on the baby’s butt because they think they are preventing the rash when really they’re just irritating the butt. Keep your baby’s behind clean and dry. There’s no need to wipe the butt if baby has just urinated, either. Wipe every few pees. We want the least amount of touching and products on there as possible. This is a tried and true method. My girlfriends and I use it and NONE of our babies have ever had diaper rash.

If your baby has been suffering from diaper rash, I recommend using a natural balm such as Weleda or Honest brand

Active Ingredients
Zinc Oxide 12%.*****
Inactive Ingredients
Beeswax, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Calendula Flower Extract, Chamomile Flower Extract, Geraniol, Glyceryl Linoleate, Hectorite, Lanolin, Limonene, Linalool, Sweet Almond Oil, Sesame Seed Oil, Water.

Ingredients: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil*, Cera Alba (Beeswax)*, Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Olea Europaea ( Olive) Fruit Oil*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Calophyllum Tacamahaca (Tamanu) Oil*, Tocopherol (non-GMO), Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract (Calendula)*, Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract* *Certified organic ingredient

This seems like it’s not a big deal, but trust me it makes a word of difference. You can start using all natural alcohol and fragrance free store bought wipes after 3 months….

Xo

Lisa O

Britax RULES!

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Car seat….

and Stroller…

What I love about the carrier is that it is so comfortable you can barely feel the weight you’re carrying.

The carseat and stroller are BLACK, which I love, because it’s chic. They are built really well, and the carseat is SO easy to strap in. No hassle at all. The stroller is smooth and handles really well. I have a Graco set, and it was a rickety disappointment. The brand is a little more expensive than your Graco and Chicco brands, but well worth it because you will be able to use it for more than one kid before it falls apart!

Xo

Lisa O