Homemade Baby Wipes

              When I told my son's pediatrician that he had developed a rash, she suggested that I not use the baby wipes I had been using because they were a possible cause for the blotchy redness on his skin. I shared this advice with my friend, whose daughter had similarly experienced some type of allergic reaction which turned out to be due to baby wipes. In fact, baby wipes contain chemicals (including alcohol) that your baby's skin can react to. Of course, you never mean harm to your child and each child is different, but with a little extra time and research there is often a cheaper and organic solution to many baby-problems-including this one!

              My friend shared with me an easy recipe for homemade baby wipes, which have worked just as well as store-bought ones and fortunately, my son's skin has cleared up.


 Here are the items you will need:

 -1 roll of Bounty towels (this brand is the best quality for our purposes)
 - A knife - baby wash

-100% pure coconut (you can purchase in any health food store, grocery store, or online)

 -warm water

 -A container to keep your finished product in!

 Steps to follow:

 -Remove the Bounty towels from the roll (you can cut them in half to get more uses out of them)

-Combine the coconut oil, warm water (to melt it), and baby wash together

 -Add the mixture to your chosen container and soak the towels in it (let sit for about half an hour, then drain the extra liquid out)

 I hope you try this recipe- even if your baby does not have diaper rash!

 Angela

Above photos: The ingredients !

I can’t believe that one year has passed since my son was born! He has grown up so quickly. This week I have been enjoying planning his first birthday party! Invites have been sent out to family and friends, which I created using Fotor. The party will take place in our home, and I have been making decorations. One idea that I came up with was to make an individual postcard-style picture for each month of my son’s first year. I am going to string these pictures along a long piece of yarn and hang it across the wide opening to our living room, so that everyone can see just how much he has changed! Stayed tuned for pictures of these ideas and more from the little one’s big day! Angela

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A Funny Story

When there is a baby around the house, there is no shortage of funny stories to tell.

For instance, my son always has to prove mommy wrong. One day as I was bragging to Grandma about how he does not spit up after eating. Before I knew it, he threw up all of the food I had just fed him- all over her new pants!! This was an exception I assured her. 

Then there was the time he surprised me with his advanced abilities. At only 6 months old, he unscrewed his baby bottle! The milk spilled all over the carpet, and he of course smiled.

Stay tuned for more stories, I'm sure there will be some brand new ones very soon.

Baby-proofing Your Home

Since my son was born, our living room has become a makeshift play room. Of course, once he began to crawl and walk, safety considerations had to be made.

One day, I discovered a cheap and easy way to baby-proof the steps on our living room fireplace. Of course, this idea can be applied to other steps and/or sharp corners throughout the home. 
 
I simply cut a long pool noodle in half and taped it securely around the edge of the marble step. It may not be the most stylish-looking idea, but it does the job! And remember, it's only temporary. Plus, you can throw a blanket over it to hide the noodle.