Organic Baby Atlanta
You don't have to be a hippie mom to raise your baby green
breastfeeding blog hop
you might be ready for extended breastfeeding if…
According to the most recent CDC Breastfeeding Report Card, almost 72% of babies born in Georgia are breastfed at birth. But by 6 months, only 10% are still exclusively breastfeeding, and only 18.5% are still breastfeeding at a year. Most mothers in this state...
true confessions tuesday: breastfeeding
This isn't exactly a confession about my non-organic parenting. But in honor of World Breastfeeding Week, I felt like I really needed to get this off my, er, chest. I used to think breastfeeding was gross. It's not that I didn't plan on doing it--someday, when I had...
elimination communication for mainstream families
Most people, when they first hear of elimination communication, immediately assume that it's too difficult for ordinary families to even try. The idea of babies without diapers sounds crazy; it's something that superhuman enviro-hippie moms do. Way too extreme for...
no children allowed in restaurants?
The Mommy blogosphere has been buzzing this week over Pittsburgh restaurant McDain's decision to ban children under the age of six. Most of the comments and blog posts I've seen feel that this is discriminatory and unfair. I can see both sides of this issue, even...
cross-nursing and milk sharing
Would you cross-nurse someone else's baby? Or would you pump and share your milk with a baby that needed it? When my daughter was born, she was what is euphemistically called "a high-needs baby." In non-euphemistic terms, this meant that she wanted to be latched onto...
wordless wednesday
true confessions tuesday: I drink while pregnant
This is the first post in a new series on Organic Baby Atlanta: True Confessions Tuesday. Although I try to live and raise my kids in a healthy, organic, sustainable way, I don't always succeed. Sometimes, I fail miserably. These are my confessions of the ways...
baby in the hospital, baby at home
Mama Birth Blog wrote a great post last Friday about why she has her babies at home. It brought tears to my eyes--especially the link to a video of typical newborn procedures for babies born in hospitals, which was just plain disturbing. Now, I don't think that home...
the 5 most interesting vendors at the grant park farmers’ market
We haven't missed a week at the Grant Park Farmer's Market since it opened this summer. Living three blocks away from the park makes it easy to get our local, seasonal food fix. I often visit the East Atlanta Farmer's Market (which has most of the same vendors) as...
where to shop for cloth diapers
For many families, the hardest part about cloth diapers is figuring out what kind to use. The next hardest part is figuring out where to get them. There are very few places in Atlanta where you can go and buy cloth diapers in person, and unless you're familiar with...
healthy toddler snack
I've been trying to get my toddler to eat healthier snacks. My toddler (ok, she's actually three now, which is technically a preschooler I guess, but she still eats like a toddler) doesn't like healthy food. It's frustrating, because she used to. Her first food after...
Atlanta Birth Center campaign kick-off
On July 31, the Atlanta Birth Center will kick off its fundraising campaign with a Bellies to Babies pregnancy and birth event. Actress and natural birth advocate Mayim Bialik will speak about birth options, and local businesses will offer information about their...
how to cloth diaper cheap
Plenty of families choose cloth diapers for environmental or health reasons. But for many families, the high cost of disposable diapers is a big motivation to switch to cloth. The truth is, cloth diapers are cheap. Even if you buy new, name-brand, all-in-one diapers,...
intro to elimination communication
After the birth of your baby, one of your first environmental decisions is whether to use cloth or disposable diapers. Which kind of diaper is the most eco-friendly is a subject of ongoing debate, with studies that support both sides. But if you’re willing to learn...
koala mommas
If you're interested in babywearing and you live in Atlanta, you need to visit Koala Mommas. Period. Koala Mommas is a local group that was founded in 2006 by a pair of moms who love to wear their babies. And who love their baby carriers. A lot. I attended quite a few...
home birth insurance coverage
Is it possible to get insurance coverage for your home birth? In Georgia, it's difficult. Hospitals are by far the most common location for women in the U.S. to give birth. And for many women, the hospital is the best option. If you feel safest in the hospital, then...
organic freeze dried fruit
I was talking with some friends today about early finger foods for babies. Actually, we were talking about how our babies got started on the "baby crack" snack foods--cheerios and puffs. Yes, I buy organic cheerios. No, I don't think they're significantly healthier...