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Breastfeeding is best. However, we understand that sometimes you might need to supplement with formula. Below are our picks for baby formulas when breastfeeding is not possible.
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Baby’s First Foods
Breast feed for at least one year.
Introduce foods one at a time leaving 3-4 days in between each new food to assess immediate and or delayed reactions. Start with organic, homemade (when possible), vegetables and fruits. Once your child has shown tolerance to most foods, provide a wide variety of nutrient dense organic foods including vegetables, fruits, and quality sources of protein, etc. After one year of age, add gluten free whole grains (millet, brown rice, quinoa, etc.), organic eggs, grass fed beef, chicken, turkey, etc. Children are much less likely to develop food allergies when the introduction of food is postponed, and especially if grains, nuts, eggs are delayed until after a year.
Avoid sugar-laden processed foods.
If a child is showing signs of irritability, aggression, or attention issues, stabilize their blood sugar levels by offering protein rich snacks and meals every 3-4 hours.
Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) and Baby – Risks to Babies Exposed to Radiofrequency Radiation from Wireless Technologies
Our Picks Make sure your baby has a soft place to lay his or her sweet little head with a 3 pack of Naturepedic Organic Cotton Fitted Crib Sheets. Target’s thermal swaddle blanket material is made with 100% organic cotton. The fabric is soft and stretchy and can be used to swaddle. It is generously sized measuring 30″ X 40″. The Medela Pump in Style Advanced Double Electric Breast Pump with On-The-Go Tote is a daily-use breast pump designed for moms who pump several times a day. Featuring their signature, cross-cut design to prevent spillage, Thinkbaby’s bottle nipple mimics natural breastfeeding as it requires your little one to nurse to receive fluid. The anti-colic nipple helps reduce gas and spit up, while the unique one-piece design eliminates tricky cleaning and assembly. Extra soft, medical-grade silicone provides easier transition from breastfeeding to bottle-feeding. Free of Bisphenol-A (BPA), phthalates, nitrosamines, lead, PVC, PET, and biologically harmful chemicals. Philips Avent Natural 9oz Bottle is the most natural way to bottle feed. The wide breast-shaped nipple on the Natural bottle promotes natural latch-on so you can easily combine breastfeeding and bottle feeding. The Thinkster no-spill straw bottle is completely free of Bisphenol-A (BPA), phthalates, nitrosamines, lead, PVC, PET, and biologically harmful chemicals. Most of the sippy cups and straw bottles on the market have hard plastic spouts or rubber spouts. The Thinkster straw bottle has been built with a soft silicone straw. Better than plastic, this lightweight, re-usable, baby-friendly bottle is safe and free of bisphenol A (BPA). It is a bottle durable enough to last a lifetime; an easy-to-clean, easy-to-carry beverage container for people of all ages.
Clothing – Click here to check out our complete Clothing Resources page with baby clothes, bibs, teething necklaces, etc.! Allow your baby to experience the benefits of clean air and a better night’s sleep. The Austin Air Baby’s Breath™ removes airborne contaminants and creates a comforting “white noise” clinically proven to help infants fall asleep faster and sleep longer. Organic Baltic Amber Teething Necklace for Baby – Amber Teething Necklace made of Natural Rounded Amber Beads – Teething Pain Relief – Best Natural Teething Necklace for Girls and Boys – Handmade
Cover your Boppy nursing pillow with this adorable Organic Little Elephants Slipcover. The cover slides on and zips tight for a snug fit and easy cleaning. Baby will love growing with the Boppy pillow while nursing, exploring the world during tummy time and learning to sit against the soft fabric of this snuggly pillow cover. Keep baby from getting chilled between bathtime and bedtime with this Hooded Bath Towel from Burt’s Bees Baby. This absorbent hooded towel soaks up water to get them nice and dry, and the corner hood provides a spot to nestle their head while you snuggle them up before getting them into their jammies. This eco-friendly first gym features colorful rattles and rings to encourage reaching and kicking. A mirror on this organic baby gym reflects the smiles. Entertain your baby with the Organic Cotton Bee Plush Ring Toy from Burt’s Bees Baby. Crafted from organic cotton, this plush toy is easy for little hands to grip on to. Modeled After Breast Milk – Stage 2 • 6-12 Months • Tailored Nutrition for the Changing Nutritional Needs of Babies USDA Organic • Non GMO – No Genetically Engineered Ingredients Tailored Nutrients Iron • Calcium • Vitamin D & Choline Dual Probiotics that Mimic the Function of Prebiotics in Breast Milk Thoughtfully Formulated DHA • ARA • Iron • Folic Acid • Choline • Vitamin D • Calcium Made with Milk from Organic Dairy Farms If your infant’s tummy is especially sensitive, then HiPP Hypoallergenic (HA) Combiotic is the product you need. The milk proteins of this formula are divided into small fragments (hydrolysed) in order to reduce the allergenic properties, so your infant can tolerate them better. Belly Armor SmartNOVA Baby Monitor – Black Babymoov Zero Emission Baby Camera + Receiver
