Imperfectly Natural Baby and Toddler : How to Be a Green Parent in Today's Busy World

by Janey Lee Grace

• ISBN13: 9780752885896
• ISBN10: 0752885898
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-04-01
• Publisher: Orion

Summary

This book is for all those parents who want to raise their young children as naturally as possible. From finding the best chemical-free nappy rash cream to treating ailments without drugs, Imperfectly Natural Baby and Toddler will help parents give their babies and toddlers a healthy start to life, while also being kind to the environment.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 8
From Newborn to Toddler	p. 12
Recovery after birth	p. 14
Breastfeeding	p. 21
Nappies	p. 40
Green clean	p. 51
Baby skin	p. 52
Teeth	p. 62
Baby clothing and bags	p. 65
Baby-wearing and swaddling	p. 69
Sleeping	p. 72
Baby-proofing	p. 86
Baby-signing	p. 94
The birthday party	p. 96
Out of nappies	p. 96
Toys and play	p. 98
Good Food for Mother and Baby	p. 106
Supermarkets	p. 108
Organic?	p. 111
Local produce	p. 112
Food and nutrition for healthy children	p. 115
The sugar rush	p. 124
Snack treats	p. 130
Food allergies	p. 135
Imperfectly Naturally ... Unwell	p. 138
Natural medicine cabinet	p. 139
Colic	p. 139
Fever	p. 140
Coughs and colds	p. 143
Earache	p. 144
Sticky eye and conjunctivitis	p. 144
Tummy upsets	p. 144
Constipation	p. 146
Pains and bruises	p. 146
Cuts and wounds	p. 146
Skin problems	p. 147
Bites and stings	p. 147
Sore lips	p. 147
Burns and scalds	p. 147
Sunburn	p. 147
Teething and toothache	p. 149
Head lice	p. 149
Flower essences	p. 150
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate?	p. 151
Looking After Yourself	p. 152
Skin and hair care	p. 153
Feminine care	p. 159
Keeping fit	p. 162
Therapies	p. 162
Sex	p. 166
Returning to work	p. 168
Childcare options	p. 176
Support	p. 177
Getting what you want from life	p. 178
Another baby?	p. 186
Family Lifestyles	p. 194
Attachment parenting	p. 195
Positive discipline	p. 197
Enjoy your children	p. 198
Sharing and support	p. 198
Family fun	p. 200
Recommended reading	p. 210
Directory	p. 212
Index	p. 220
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