Diaper Changing Technique Reduces Colic

I had to share this fascinating article by GreenMedInfo.com about a diaper changing technique that will help to reduce colic in infants.

Infants are born with immature spines that need to strengthen and develop over the next 6-9 months of their life.  Unfortunately, most of us parents do the double leg lift with our children when we are changing the diaper.  This is not good for the spine of infants and can affect the nerve center that controls digestion.

By instead, switching to a side roll diaper changing technique, the nerve center will not be pinched and irritated and should help to stop and/or reduce colic in many babies.

HERE is the full article which includes a link to a video which is so helpful to watch.  Please pass this on to any new parents you know!

Easy Organic Baby Bottom Balm

You can make your own baby bottom balm with just three simple ingredients: olive oil, beeswax, and lavender essential oil.  I recommend using organic products for your little one and you can find each of these here, at Mountain Rose Herbs.  You will want to store this balm in a darkened glass container.  Mountain Rose Herbs sells beautiful cobalt blue and amber glass containers that can be reused.  I recommend two 4 ounce glass jars to hold this recipe.

Lavender Baby Bottom Balm

*3/4 cup olive oil
*1 - 1 1/4 ounces of beeswax (use the higher amount if you like a firmer balm)
*10 drops of lavender essential oil
*two 4 ounce darkened glass containers

Place the olive oil and beeswax into a small glass or enamel pot (glass pots can be purchased very inexpensively off ebay).  Heat on medium heat, stirring frequently until the beeswax has dissolved.  Remove from heat immediately and add your lavender essential oil, then stir briskly to be sure that the essential oil is well distributed into the olive oil and beeswax.  Pour immediately into your two glass jars. Label and use with 3-4 months.

Your baby will love this balm and you will love the pure ingredients you are using on your little one's bum!

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