Baby Oatmeal
Makes about 1/2 cup
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 2/3 cup water
Put the oats in a blender or food processor and process to a fine powder. Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in the oatmeal powder and lower the heat. Cook, stirring continually, until the water is absorbed and the cereal is thickened and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. (If it's too thick, thin with a little cool water, breast milk, or formula.) Let cool to room temperature before feeding baby.
Making soap out of breastmilk
Breastmilk soap is just soap made with your breastmilk mixed with non-GMO and organic oils, you will need to treat it as any other soap. Unlike other soap, this will have the special ingredient of your own milk in it. You can use it as often as you like for you and your whole family.
Creating a Birth Plan
The birth of your baby will be the most memorable, life-changing, experiences of your life. You should take the time to think through the hopes and desires for the big day by creating a birth plan.
Handling Labor Pain
I think all women can agree that labor is painful. The degree of pain differs from woman to woman, depending on the pain tolerance. During the 1st stage of labor the pain is caused by the uterus contracting and the cervix is dilating. The second stage of labor is when the birth canal stretching as the baby passes through.
Child Sleeping Behavior
Getting a child to sleep can be one of the most trying task for a parent. There are those children that fall asleep quickly, and those are a blessings. If you are a parent with a child like this, count your blessings.