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The Simplest DIY Breast Pads

Nico · February 3, 2024 · Leave a Comment

A light hand holding three diy breast pads in front of a white background. The breast pads are grey, while, and yellow.

Ready in under an hour, these DIY breast pads are simple to make. This is a straightforward way to avoid using disposable breast pads made from plastic and other harmful materials. These DIY breast pads are a simple way to reduce the plastic you bring into your home and cut … [Read more...] about The Simplest DIY Breast Pads

Filed Under: Archived Recipes, Non-Toxic Swaps, Pregnancy and Children

Simple and Quick DIY Muslin Burp Cloths

Nico · May 31, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Four cotton muslin burp cloths hanging against a white wall

This simple tutorial shows you how to make light-weight and versatile DIY muslin burp cloths in under 15 minutes. These keep your baby supplies minimal by doubling as easy nursing covers or even summertime baby blankets. Muslin burp cloths are a minimalist baby essential. … [Read more...] about Simple and Quick DIY Muslin Burp Cloths

Filed Under: Archived Recipes, Pregnancy and Children

5 Simple and Nourishing Snacks For Your Hospital Bag

Nico · May 27, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Photos of chocolate coconut date balls, sourdough discard banana bread, and homemade high protein granola next to each other.

These homemade snacks for your hospital bag are nutritious and simple to make. All of these snacks are high in protein and fibre, which are important for maintaining strength in labour. Staying energised and hydrated in labour is super important. Having easy to digest snacks … [Read more...] about 5 Simple and Nourishing Snacks For Your Hospital Bag

Filed Under: Archived Recipes, Pregnancy and Children

Simple Labor Aid Electrolyte Drink Recipe

Nico · April 21, 2022 · Leave a Comment

A glass mason jar filled with labor aid electrolyte drink and lemon slices with a stainless steel straw. A lemon is in the background.

Ready in under 5 minutes, this refreshing labor aid electrolyte drink recipe will help to make sure that you remain hydrated during labor. Birthing a baby is a marathon. Just like when running a marathon, staying hydrated and keeping your electrolyte levels up is so … [Read more...] about Simple Labor Aid Electrolyte Drink Recipe

Filed Under: Homegrown Eats, Pregnancy and Children

How To Make Nora Tea For Pregnancy (Caffeine-Free Recipe)

Nico · April 14, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Homemade nora tea in a mason jar on a wooden cutting board.

Nora tea is a nutrient-dense herbal tea blend that is made by combining nettles, oat straw, red raspberry leaf, and alfalfa. The tea is recommended for pregnant women by midwives to support the body during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. ‘Nora’ stands for nettles, … [Read more...] about How To Make Nora Tea For Pregnancy (Caffeine-Free Recipe)

Filed Under: Archived Recipes, Pregnancy and Children

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