Baby Essentials

Baby-led weaning is the healthy, natural way to start your baby on solid foods - no stress, no fuss, no mush! Ten years ago, Baby-Led Weaning ended the myth that babies need to be spoon-fed purees. In fact, at about six months, most babies are ready to discover solid food for themselves. Today, baby-led weaning (BLW) is a global phenomenon - and this 10th anniversary edition of the definitive guide explains all its benefits.

Over the past two decades, I've honed the craft of soapmaking. However, the pandemic's supply chain disruptions prompted me to explore healthier, natural methods for creating essential household products, including shampoo, conditioner, bubble bath, body and shower gels, laundry detergent, hand sanitizer, kitchen and bathroom cleaners, and even pet wash. A clean home is a healthy and happy home. With a large family, our demand for these products is substantial. Through diligent research and experimentation, I developed straightforward recipes utilizing natural, healing herbs and essential ...

American baby boomers are aging, and 15 million of them never had children. Who will take care of them? Unprecedented in US history, this demographic will create challenges for these individuals, as well as for society. This book is a passionate exploration of the path ahead for "Solo Agers". Author Sara Zeff Geber takes listeners on a journey, starting with the choice for childlessness and then suggests ways in which Solo Agers can mitigate the absence of adult children by relationship-building and rigorous planning for their future.

Because your baby's early arrival is only the beginning of your incredible strength. Welcoming a baby into the world should be a time of joy and celebration—but for parents of premature babies, it can also be a time of fear, uncertainty, and emotional upheaval. Parenting Your Precious Preemie is the reassuring voice and steady hand every NICU parent needs. Written by a mother who has walked the path of preterm birth and come through it stronger, this compassionate survival guide offers knowledge, comfort, and empowerment when it’s needed most. With warmth, honesty, and deep insight, ...

The go-to book for new lawyer success at leading firms and schools, Swimming Lessons for Baby Sharks contains critical advice new graduates need to thrive. Completely revised and updated, the Second Edition includes vital new information on networking, client service, business development, project management, and many other topics. The goal is simple: To help new lawyers start strong. With an easily readable style, Swimming Lessons for Baby Sharks helps new lawyers navigate unwritten rules and stay afloat in a challenging profession.

Do you have a much-loved dog? Are you expecting or trying for a baby? Does your dog know? Do you want to learn how to prepare your dog for the new addition? Tell Your Dog You're Pregnant offers a practical, intuitive approach for creating a loving bond between your dog and your new baby. Dr. Kirkham has packed this book full of information, helpful tips, and the latest behavioral knowledge. It is essential listening for any dog-owning family who is expecting a baby - your dog and baby's future relationship may depend on it.

Written by a mother and health researcher who suffered through her own baby's colic, The Essential Crying Baby Book will provide key tips and tricks, provide emotional support through your baby's crying, and share valuable information on the causes and treatments for excessive fussiness and crying. You will no longer feel alone in your struggle and will gain the perspective and strength necessary to cope with your fussy baby and thrive in parenthood!

Licensed marriage and family therapist Catherine O’Brien and her husband lay out the communication skills and relationship strategies that new moms and dads need during baby’s first year and beyond. Navigate through difficult circumstances like overcoming a hard pregnancy with step-by-step help. With this uplifting guide of advice, you’ll transform into a couple who works together to be the best caregivers for your baby.

Are you navigating the joys and challenges of your baby’s first year? What No One Tells You: Essential Tips for Your Baby’s First Year is your ultimate guide to ensuring you and your little one thrive during this transformative time. Written with warmth and expertise, this book equips first-time parents with practical advice and emotional support to tackle the everyday hurdles of newborn care. From decoding your baby's needs to creating cherished memories, this guide is your go-to companion for parenting with confidence and joy. Inside, you'll discover: Newborn Care Simplified: Learn to...

Dr Sara Kayat is a GP and mum of two – as a medical professional overwhelmed by the information (and often lack of information!) available to new parents, she wanted to write the book that she wish she’d had when she was starting her family. The chapters cover everything from pre-pregnancy nutrition, early pregnancy symptoms and FAQs, to what all the medical jargon at your scans really means, when to worry and when not to worry, what to expect, what is normal, and when to seek further help – Sara has it all covered.

Do you feel ready to give birth and bring your baby home? Do you have a nagging suspicion you are forgetting something? Then you need to keep reading… The day is almost here. You’ve had some beautiful pregnancy photos taken, your baby shower was a success, and everything is a go according to your doctor, but what more can be done to make upcoming sleepless nights and less “me” time a little more manageable? Having a baby is the most awe-inspiring moment of your life, but it can be challenging for new mothers. You want to feel confident you have thought of everything before the big ...

Every day, healthy women have difficulty becoming pregnant and find themselves calling fertility clinics or just giving up their dreams of ever becoming parents. Little do they know that there are many different things they can do to increase their chances of conceiving. Once they learn how to increase their chances of getting pregnant, they soon find they're on the way to becoming parents and holding their own little bundles of joy. This book is intended to help you get one step closer to that goal.

It’s 2am but your baby thinks it’s party time; their ‘routine’ seems to change with the wind, and you would do anything to get a good night’s sleep. We know how you feel! You might be prepared and listening to this before baby arrives, or as they snooze beside you in those early new-born days, knowing that forewarned is forearmed. Or your eyebags may tell their own bedtime story. Either way, if your baby is not sleeping, you have not done anything wrong. Your baby is not broken (although you might feel broken from lack of sleep), and you are not a bad parent.

Have you heard about the power of natural remedies but find it a hassle to sift through the plethora of information out there? Presenting your personally tailored guide to mastering the healing power of herbs and natural remedies for your baby with a proven 7-step process.

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Pregnancy, Birth, and Baby Care With Essential Oil shows you how to safely use essential oils for all types of issues that arise during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Unlike traditional pregnancy guidebooks that follow conventional, fear-based instruction, this book offers a healthy approach to pregnancy, childbirth, and baby care, embracing a natural and safe way to use essential oils. Full of advice and tips for a healthy pregnancy, Totilo’s researched-based remedies for common and troublesome symptoms guide you with the utmost care given to the health of you and your unborn child. ...

The first three months of a newborn baby’s life offer new parents a unique opportunity to lay a solid and loving foundation that will last a lifetime. It is also when parents - whether first-time or not - need unfailing support to help them deal with the countless decisions they face every day.

Keeping a simple topic-by-topic description of every question a would-be parent would have, this guide allows you to take the first potentially overwhelming step to deciding whether you want to have a baby, holds your hand in a fast and flip-through friendly version of every tip out there about preparing for one, offering realistic advice, practical tips, and information that is accessible to equip you to be the parent of your dreams. At last! A new parent’s guide to handling a new born that does not ignore all the questions you have but are afraid to ask.

Babies' skin is often sensitive, and that's why you have to be careful with what you apply to it. Since you are going to make use of essential oils, you need not worry much because these oils come from natural sources, which means they are safe to use.

❤️ Transform your self-care routine with the ultimate guide to natural, handcrafted beauty. ❤️ 🌷 Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or a curious beginner, this book empowers you to create safe, effective, and luxurious skin and body care products tailored to your unique needs. Packed with expert tips, foundational knowledge, and 150 easy-to-follow recipes, it’s your go-to resource for achieving radiant skin and a more mindful beauty routine. 🌷 What You'll Discover Inside: 🌿 Gain a deeper understanding of what organic beauty truly means. 🔎 Learn how to ...