The Essential Parents' Guide to the Best Conventional and Natural Medicines for Your Child From feeding to healing, clothing to washing, raising children naturally can be a daunting task--unless you know how. Natural Baby and Childcare shows you how to complement conventional therapy with natural treatments such as homeopathic and herbal medicine; how to bathe your child without using damaging chemicals; and how to find healthy, organic food for your baby. As a physician and a mom, Dr. Lauren Feder skillfully bridges the divide between medicine and motherhood, empowering parents to personalize traditional child-rearing practices to their own child. Natural Baby and Childcare answers common questions such as: * Do homeopathic medicines have any side effects? * What alternatives are there to wasteful or harmful baby products, such as plastic diapers and chemical-laden diaper creams? * Can vaccines cause autism or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome? In addition to shedding light on controversial topics such as antibiotic overuse and vaccination, Dr. Feder offers a complete A to Z guide to treating common childhood conditions naturally and a handy directory of easy-to-use natural medicines and home remedies. With information for children from birth to adolescence, Natural Baby and Childcare is a comprehensive, intelligent, practical, and reassuring guide to raising healthy and happy children.

Kinder, Gentler, and It Really Works Based on the human rest and activity cycle that occurs every hour and a half, here’s a scientifically based program for parents to help babies get all the sleep they need, both through the night and during the day. The method is simple, foolproof, and yields long-lasting results: truly restful daytime naps (which also gives an infant a head start on cognitive development and emotional intelligence) and consistent nighttime sleep—as beneficial for parents as it is for the baby. For babies aged two weeks to one year Lessons in sleep independence and solutions to common problems, such as your baby waking up too early, getting a second wind before bedtime, confusing day and night, and more Includes a guided journal for recording your baby’s sleep signals and keeping track of naps and bedtimes A simple program for sleep that delivers foolproof results.

What if the rules of modern motherhood were turned upside down? The Other Baby Book: A Natural Approach to Baby's First Year guides new and expecting mamas on a journey past "shoulds" and "musts," back to the heart of true joy and relationship. Motherhood has been targeted by advertisers, and bombarded by opinions masquerading as medical necessities. Massaro and Katz are helping mothers reclaim a simpler, more connected first year with their babies. Readers will find eight fun-to-read chapters filled with baby-friendly practices, along with stories from moms in-the-know. In a soothing yet sassy voice, the authors present compelling research on topics like birth, holding your baby, breastfeeding, infant sleep, pottying babies (yes, really!), sign language, baby-led solids, and self-care for moms. The book also features contributions from leading practitioners in baby care: Dr. James McKenna, Dr. Janet Zand, Naomi Aldort, Gill Rapley, Nancy Mohrbacher, and more.

Get your baby off to a great start with gentle and safe homemade lotions, powders, creams, and shampoos. In this informative guide to natural baby care, Colleen Dodt offers easy-to-follow aromatic recipes that make creative use of herbs and essential oils while avoiding harsh chemicals. With simple homeopathic remedies for a variety of ailments, Dodt provides plenty of suggestions for ensuring glowing health and creating a relaxing atmosphere that can enhance the magical bond between you and your baby.

Imagine infants free from painful diaper rash, new parenthood without thousands of dollars wasted in diapering costs, toilet training that is natural and noncoercive, and, most important, happier babies and parents As Christine Gross-Loh reveals in her progressive, enlightening book, all this is possible and more. Infants are born with the ability to communicate their need to "go," just as they communicate hunger or sleepiness. Gross-Loh, a mother of two children who were diaper-free at eighteen and fifteen months, uses the tenets of "elimination communication," or EC, to teach parents how to identify and respond to their baby or toddler's natural cues. Unlike the all-or-nothing approach of some parenting books, The Diaper-Free Baby addresses three categories of parents: full-time, part-time, and occasional EC'ers. Parents can practice EC as much or as little as fits their family and lifestyle. A support group within a book, The Diaper-Free Baby also includes inspiring testimonials throughout every chapter. Parents who have successfully practiced EC identify common struggles, share experiences and problem-solving tips, and provide encouragement for those new to the technique. Their motivational stories together with Gross-Loh's practical advice will appeal to all parents interested in a fresh alternative to traditional toilet training.

Combining anatomical knowledge with complementary therapies, this is a one-of-a-kind fully comprehensive guide to natural parenting. This gentle guide starts with planning your pregnancy and then takes you on a week-by-week journey through a healthy holistic pregnancy, active birth and the precious early months of being a parent. With chapters dedicated to caring for a newborn and looking after yourself both before and after birth, it offers personal insight, instruction and advice from Holly and Samantha who together run an award-winning business providing specially formulated organic products for babies. The authors are committed to empowering women through their pregnancy and birthing journey and the book is written in a sensitive and nurturing way that encourages women and makes them feel supported, from breastfeeding tips to birth experience inspiration. It also includes essential information on homemade skincare products and natural and natural remedies, nutritional guidance and exercise regimes. Each chapter of the book also contains a special section for the Natural Dad which explores the father's needs, how they can care for their partner and the baby and also look at ways to bond with their child. Personal insights make this book easy to relate to as it covers everything from increasing chances of conception, to caring for a new mother's post-natal welfare.

The complete guide to making all-natural, healthy baby food right in your own home—featuring over 150 nutritious recipes When it comes to planning a healthy diet for your child, Natural Baby Food removes the guesswork, ensuring that your baby gets the nutrition they need and develops healthy eating habits that will benefit them for years to come. The perfect resource for new and experienced parents alike, Natural Baby Food is filled with over 150 delicious, nutritious recipes to please even the pickiest palate. Recipes are divided into clear and concise sections based on the different stages of growth, allowing any parent to keep their child happy and healthy throughout their development. Natural Baby Food also includes much-needed information for first-time parents, including when and how to start your baby on solid foods, and safe and effective ways to feed your child. Knowing what to feed your baby can be difficult—let Natural Baby Food make it easy. Natural Baby Food features a variety of tasty, healthy recipes, including: • Sweet Potato Puree • Stone Fruit Medley • Baby’s First Pasta • Cauliflower Cheesy Bread • Chicken Corn Chowder • Strawberry and Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast • Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce • Salmon Cakes with Dilly Yogurt • And many more! Perfect for any parent looking to give their baby the best start possible, Natural Baby Food is the authoritative and reliable resource for those looking to take an active role in their child’s nutrition. Making informed, educated decisions about what your baby eats in their first two years helps make sure your baby grows up happy and healthy—naturally.