Babies Are Needy—Does That Bug You?

Published on April 15, 2012 by Darcia Narvaez, Ph.D. in Moral Landscapes

Caveat: You may not want to read this if you are mother feeling vulnerable. Although there is scientific and evolutionary evidence for the information, the content is not medical advice--see your medical professional for that.
Human baby helplessness increased over the course of human evolution as humans shifted to bipedal walking. So much so that humans are born 18 months early compared to other primates. It’s really important to get straight on what babies need before having one.
For some reason, U.S. society seems to have forgotten what babies need to grow good bodies, brains and minds. We need to get our minds around the needs of babies. Here is a short list of those needs.

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Two Sustainable Businesses in South Bend Connect!

Ecological Babies, a cloth diaper, sling, and natural parenting business and resource in South Bend is now offering some of their top cloth diapers and accessories for sale in the storefront Just Goods in downtown South Bend. Besides the items in the store, anyone can visit Ecological Babies’ site, place an order for any items, and then pick them up at their convenience at Just Goods.

For Downtown South Bend's "First Fridays", Ecological Babies will be featured there in March.  The prior Wednesday evening, we're going to have a reception to kick off our official partnership, Just Goods & Ecological Babies.  It will be 2/27 from 5-7pm and all are more than welcome to come in the store! 

Shared from Michiana Birth

Birth Center study says.....

A new study has been released on birth centers!!! Here is Birth Without Fear's summary of the study. For more you can visit American Association Of Birth Centers. Links to the study and more are in the article!

"...of the 15,574 births included in the study, less than 1 in 16 births (6%) resulted in a cesarean birth. Based on current Medicare/Medicaid rates, all 15,574 births in the study may have contributed as much as $30 million in savings for facility costs alone."

Coats and Car Seats don't go together

Keeping kids WARM & SAFE in their car seats is not as simple as you might think. Winter coats & snowsuits are UNsafe as they create extra bulk that leaves the straps too loose in a crash - causing the child to come to a jolting stop (or in some cases to be ejected from their car seat). 
Do the "magic coat trick" - dress your child in 3 thin, tight layers (for about 50 degree weather), buckle the child & get the straps snug, have the child hold out their arms and put the coat on BACKWARDS (over the straps). Now the child is safer AND more comfortable (when the car warms up, the child can pull the coat off to prevent overheating). !

Keeping babies WARM & SAFE in their car seats is not as simple as you might think. Sleeping bags, like the Bundle Me, "forget" to mention that they violate the instructions & void the warranty to every car seat. Snowsuits & coats are unsafe for the same reason - all create extra bulk in the harness that leaves the straps too loose in a crash - causing the child to come to a jolting stop (or in some cases to be ejected from their car seat). 
Learn how to SAFELY SWADDLE your baby in the car seat - to keep baby warm and happy

Also see here for more coat tricks

Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin and the Farm Midwives

Sneak preview screening hosted by Blessed Journeys 
Sunday March 17,2013 at the IPFW Alumni Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana at 1 pm
      
Film Screening “Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin and the Farm Midwives”

   Question and Answer Session with Film Makers

        Gourmet Coffee/Tea and Dessert Reception with Silent Auction & Raffle 


Seats are limited! Tickets available online $15 or at the door $20

View the film trailer at http://vimeo.com/47116003

Visit the "Birth Story" website at www.birthstory.com