Like it’s not already stressful enough being a parent, add on worrying about the dangers of exposing yourself and your children to harmful chemicals and you can make yourself crazy!

Although I don’t consider myself “granola”, I do believe that the more natural you can live the better. My goal is to try and cut out as much of the bad stuff in our lives as we can without making it a hassle. Cleaning with vinegar is no different than cleaning with commercial cleaners, cloth diapering was all we were used to so it became the norm and opting for all natural ways to solve everyday health issues is easy once you get in the habit.

Check out some of my favorite all natural remedies for moms and babies.

1.   Morning sickness.  Though it is not a lot of fun, it is not necessarily a bad thing. This site explains why and provides some helpful remedies.
2.  Breast feeding, though very good for your baby, can cause some uncomfortable problems.  This site explains the causes as well as the solutions to the problems that can come with breast feeding your baby.
3.  Baby teeth are so adorable, but they can also mean a crying baby and sleepless nights.  This site provides a compilation of the 10 best natural remedies preferred by moms for teething babies.
4.  Sometimes, it can be hard to decide what products are safe to use on your baby’s delicate skin.  Here is the story of homemade baby wipes and the enormous difference they made (including curing diaper rash).
5.  Cloth diapers seem like the best solution for both babies and the environment, but what prevents most people from making the switch is the “ick” factor.  This great site, which provides instructions for washing cloth diapers, will take away the “ick” and make it easier to switch.
6.  It can be both surprising and disturbing if your baby develops infant acne.  Don’t worry, this reassuring site explains why babies develop acne and how you can naturally treat it.
7.  Good sleeping patterns are important for your baby’s health and your own.  This site will help you create a long term plan that will help your baby more easily go to sleep and stay asleep for longer.
8.  Whereas the above link is for a long term solution, this site provides lots of tips for quick ways to soothe your fussy baby.
9.  Clearly, giving birth and taking care of a baby is stressful.  This can have a negative impact on your hair, skin and even your nails.  This site will help you take care of yourself by listing good foods to eat for healthy hair, skin and nails.
10.  You already know that Omega-3 fatty acids are important for your child’s mental development, but now there is research showing that it is also important for the mental health of adults.  Check out this site to find out more.