5 Easy ways to transition into Natural Parenting
1. Breastfeed
feeding at the breast is always best but if you can't then pumping and bottle feeding is still a better option then formula.
If you pump because you work during the day still make time to feed on the breast during the evening. This is good for
bonding and will help maintain your milk supply.
2. Baby wearing
You can try wearing baby while you do chores around the house or instead of using a
stroller use a wrap or baby carrier while you go for a walk or shop at the store.
3. co sleeping for half the night
If you are not used to sleeping with your little one in the bed try sleeping with them for half the night.
Place them in their crib or bassinet when they first go to sleep and when they wake up in the middle of the night
place them in bed with you.
4. cloth diaper part time
If you would like to try out cloth diapering but are afraid of the commitment, try cloth diapering part time.
You can cloth diaper during the day and use a disposable for night (or vice versa). You could also use a disposable for when you
are out of the house. There are now quite a few free and clear diapers on the market, and this way you will still be saving money.
5. Make your own baby food
Making your own baby food couldn't be simpler, and its so much healthier then buying the jarred stuff that's
been sitting on the shelf for who knows how long. All you have to do is steam your fruits or veggies then toss them in a
blender when they are tender so that they are easy to puree. This can be done each day or you can make a large portion
and freeze the food in ice trays to be thawed out later.
feeding at the breast is always best but if you can't then pumping and bottle feeding is still a better option then formula.
If you pump because you work during the day still make time to feed on the breast during the evening. This is good for
bonding and will help maintain your milk supply.
2. Baby wearing
You can try wearing baby while you do chores around the house or instead of using a
stroller use a wrap or baby carrier while you go for a walk or shop at the store.
3. co sleeping for half the night
If you are not used to sleeping with your little one in the bed try sleeping with them for half the night.
Place them in their crib or bassinet when they first go to sleep and when they wake up in the middle of the night
place them in bed with you.
4. cloth diaper part time
If you would like to try out cloth diapering but are afraid of the commitment, try cloth diapering part time.
You can cloth diaper during the day and use a disposable for night (or vice versa). You could also use a disposable for when you
are out of the house. There are now quite a few free and clear diapers on the market, and this way you will still be saving money.
5. Make your own baby food
Making your own baby food couldn't be simpler, and its so much healthier then buying the jarred stuff that's
been sitting on the shelf for who knows how long. All you have to do is steam your fruits or veggies then toss them in a
blender when they are tender so that they are easy to puree. This can be done each day or you can make a large portion
and freeze the food in ice trays to be thawed out later.