Posts by CheriK

Where do you folks find decent bras for an 11-12 year old?  I don't like or wear bras (a camisole or tank w/ shelf bra is as close as I get), but DD feels more comfortable w/ her new body development when wearing a bra. ...

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So many "green" changes!  We recycle (started in childhood, but not until I was a teen), buy in bulk or returnable containers, use cloth grocery bags & napkins (also cloth diapered when anyone was wearing, but both DS & I...

I voted for 6 months, because most babies are ready *around* that time, but I think you need a "When BABY thinks the time is right" choice.  The best time to start solids is when your LO shows signs of readiness - sitting up on...

I think the concern w/ ACV is the possibity of toxin release from your body (often used in detox protocols).  There's mixed opinions about detox while breastfeeding.  One school of thought is that your body will release...

La Leche League or other super-supportive breastfeeding moms for community.  Find a good IBCLC NOW & maybe even schedule a consult while you're pregnant to discuss your last experience & develop a plan for your new little...

I would guess that many moms, especially with older babies, would be happy to do the "sniff" test, or even taste it themselves to make sure it seem okay.  It is probably just fine - DH still pulls milk out periodically that is at...

Many women only feel their first letdown of a nursing session (and some don't even feel that!), so it's totally possible that he does okay w the first letdown, and struggles later on when he's less hungry, starting to doze off, wanting...

Hi Ladies,   I've used mama cloth for years (cloth at night and for light flow/spotting, Diva cup during the day) and love my cloth pads.  However, my last batch, which are probably about 10 years old, are wearing out and...

Unfortuntately, I haven't found anything that works as well for kids as the disposable.  All 3 of my kids (also DS & myself) have super-tight spaces.  I have a couple of spaces that the dental hygienist cannot get floss...