Wednesday, November 1, 2006

In the news.....

I was just looking at some articles that have been in the news lately....

Here's a nice article that outlines the diaper debate and one on the joy of cloth diapers.We use cloth for many reasons, the main ones include saving money, helping the environment, and most of all, keeping those nasty chemicals off of our daughter's bum!

CHEC Articles: First Steps: The Diaper Debate

Mothering Magazine Article: Joy of Cloth Diapers

Lately in the news there have been stories of nursing moms not being allowed to take their expressed breatmilk with them when they fly on planes. Often they are left with no choice but to dump the liquid gold that they have worked so hard to pump. If you disagree with this policy, please sign this petition.

Unlimited expressed breast milk on board airplanes, now! Petition

Here's a nice article that reiterates the fact that CIO with a baby is a no-no.

For crying out loud, pick up the baby! | NEWS.com.au

New studies show yet another benefit to breastfeeding: better mental health:

ScienceDaily: Breastfeeding Boosts Mental Health, New Research Reveals

And finally, a nice article about the benefits of babywearing!

delawareonline ¦ The News Journal ¦ Wear your baby

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