This stuff is the best diaper rash cream on the planet. The bentonite clay aids in quick healing, and the zinc oxide creates a moisture barrier for baby's skin. I recently shared my favorite cloth diaper covers and my cloth diaper washing routine. Seemed only fitting to me that I stick to the topic of baby bums, and talk about my favorite cloth diaper cream. I like to make my own diaper rash cream to avoid the harmful chemicals found in conventional brands. The ingredients in this super … [Read more...]
Newborn Cloth Diapers – Essentials
Learn all about newborn cloth diapers, beginning with what you need, how to prep them, and all the basic essentials to start your journey. I am asked all the time what cloth diapers are best for newborns, as well as what we currently use for diapering, washing, etc. After having six kids in cloth, I feel as though I am basically an expert. Just think about how many diaper changes there have been! Plus, how much money we have saved by using cloth! I've tried many different types of cloth … [Read more...]
How To Use A Baby K’tan Wrap
Learn how to use a Baby K'tan wrap as an easy baby-wearing solution - for newborns as well as older babies. I will show you how to use one with my two-month-old baby. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. If you are new to my blog or YouTube channel, you may notice that I always have a little one who is always in a wrap. This is because he doesn't like to be put down. Ever. Which is totally normal for … [Read more...]
Best Baby Wrap Carriers
Trying to find the best baby wrap carriers can be stressful, so I've tried them all to help take out the guesswork. Here are what I think are the best baby carriers for newborns and older infants. I've been promising this post and video for awhile now, comparing a bunch of baby wearing options. Today we are going to look at knit wraps, woven wraps, and a few different variations of baby carriers, and go in-depth into everything you need to know about all these different baby wearing … [Read more...]
How To Make A Woven Wrap
Learn how to make a woven wrap for any size baby. This DIY woven wrap tutorial couldn't be any simpler, and is a great way to wear your baby on a budget. Essentially, a woven wrap is a really long piece of fabric that has been hemmed on all sides. There are different sizes of wraps, and today I'm going to show you how to make a size 5. It's perfect for a beginner. For this wrap, I used Osnaburg fabric, because it is the most affordable and easiest to find. I actually ordered a lot of this … [Read more...]
How To Make A Mei Tai Baby Carrier
Learn how to make a Mei Tai baby carrier with this simple tutorial. It costs less than $20 to make and should hold your little one for years to come. I absolutely love baby wearing - so much so, you will almost always find me wearing our sweet babe. It just makes life so much easier. They are all snug in the wrap or carrier, and I can just go about doing what I need to do. The baby gets snuggles, and I can still get things done around the house and tend to the bigger kids. Baby wearing … [Read more...]
Positive Home Birth Stories
This is the home birth story of our 6th baby, Daniel Teddy Paul. It is a positive natural birth story using the Miles Circuit and Bradley Method. The name we chose for our 6th Baby We are so excited to introduce you to our newest family member, Daniel Teddy Paul Bass. We named our 5th child, Micah Bobby Gene, after Luke's grandpa Bobby Gene. We decided to keep the theme with this little one, using Luke's other grandpa's name. Grandpa Teddy Paul passed away many years ago, but … [Read more...]
DIY Cloth Diaper Inserts
Learn how to make these DIY cloth diaper inserts for cloth diapers. This super simple tutorial walks you through the basics on how to create these homemade cloth diaper inserts that work great and will save you money. With the new baby arriving in not too long, I thought it would be a great time to start preparing some much-needed baby items. These cloth diaper inserts are definitely a must. When Micah was younger, I shared about my cloth diaper stash and my favorite cloth diapers. I … [Read more...]
How To Tie A Baby Wrap – Moby Wrap Instructions
Learn how to tie a baby wrap the easy way, so you can comfortably wear your baby. Simple step-by-step Moby wrap instructions on baby wrapping a newborn to help soothe a fussy baby, allowing you to get more done during the day. After I had my fifth child, I started doing just about all my YouTube videos while wearing him. Since it was the only place he was content, he was always there. Since he is much older now, he isn't in front of the camera as much, but now that we are getting … [Read more...]
How to Make Muslin Swaddle Blankets
Learn how to make muslin swaddle blankets, a must have newborn baby essential. It wasn't until my third or fourth child that I discovered the wonders of the muslin swaddle blanket. For my children before that, I struggled to wrap their tiny bodies tightly in undersized flannel receiving blankets. I probably opened in excess of 20 of these types of blankets at my baby shower, but they didn't work well for two reasons. A. Flannel isn't stretchy and B. They were two small to get them … [Read more...]
Introducing Micah Bobby Gene- My Bradley Method Home Birth Story
We welcomed baby Micah Tuesday evening. This is my Bradley Method Home Birth Story. If you like positive birth stories, this one is for you. At the moment I am cuddling skin to skin with the most precious newborn baby boy. It's hard for me to stop staring at him long enough to write this post. We welcomed him into the world two nights ago at 7:13 p.m. This is the positive all natural home birth story of our newest addition, Micah Bobby Gene. First, a word about the name We chose to … [Read more...]
Minimalist Baby Essentials- Baby Checklist
Get my minimalist baby essentials for the mom who doesn't like to fill her house with all the baby gear. This minimal mom baby checklist includes only the essentials. Minimalist Baby Essentials I don't usually call myself a minimalist, but when I read the criterion of one, I guess I should call it how I see it. I definitely tend towards minimalism in my home. Clutter stresses me out and I don't see the point of keeping things you aren't using. As a mama of four, I have been through … [Read more...]