moderately granola moms

We did a bowel clean out after getting to the point she was also only pass large stools once a week. It worked but now we’re on the maintenance phase which requires her to drink 5-8 oz of water with Miralax in it. She still nurses. I don’t want to wean yet. She will only drink 2-3 oz of...

I’m looking for a special gift for my one year old for her birthday. The gift guides I’m reading aren’t that compelling. What did your babies like between 12-16 months old? I’m hoping to get her a toy or toys (not clothes, or any necessities).

I was unable to avoid a c-section so I started LO on Lovebug probiotics shortly after birth to try to restore some of that microbiome they missed on the way out. We are approaching the 1 year mark and I was wondering how long to continue the probiotics? The Lovebug line has a product for 0-6...

I hope intro posts are okay here - I just learned about this sub from another momming sub and holy crap I think I was made to be here, or this place was made for me to be in it, or something something you guys are the anemone to my clownfish. Cloth diaperer, babywearer...

I haven’t worn body spray in like 7 years. Mainly because fragrances give me an immediate migraine. Not sure why. But I definitely can’t wear perfume. I also know it’s toxic anyway. I want to smell girly. Idk I just want to feel more feminine and look/smell feminine. I heard of someone using...

I’ve been using Dr Bronner’s unscented baby castile bar soap but just realized recently it’s probably drying out my skin (my skins been dry but I’ve been blaming it on it just being winter)… I’m also an expecting mother and had it in my mind I’d use that for baby (I know they don’t need to be...

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Hello! This sub is really great and I appreciate all of the humanity here. I won’t have a mom or lots of family to give me advice or tips (like what to do with a 4 month old velcro baby?) … and I’m due in October. Could you give me: your hardest earned advice (beyond “everything will be ok”)...

Caveat, I might be overthinking this one: I want to get a mobile to entertain my 7 week old. We have a simple one I made with Pom-poms, which he loves, and he will watch it spin for 10 minutes at a time. I am hoping to get one with a motor that spins itself (and maybe plays music?) so I can...

Hey friends! I love this sub and have learned so much from you, I thought this might be a great place to gather insight and encouragement before the birth of our second child in August. I’ll be having my first ever c section this fall. My doctor is on board for what I’ve learned is referred to...

Himself is 4.5 years old and sleeps like a rock... until he doesn't. If he's been asleep three or four hours and wakes up, it takes forever for him to fall back asleep. Last night Himself went to sleep at 8, woke up at 11 because he was thirsty, then wasn't asleep until after one in the morning...

My 2 year old recently potty trained. We’re still using cloth diapers at nap and bedtime since she’s no where near ready undies when sleeping. It’s working for now since she’s home with me 3 days a week and in daycare two. However, she doesn’t nap at daycare (too nosey) so once school starts...

A friend sent me this article about a test done on Serenity Kids baby puffs, Happy Baby puffs, and a couple other things. There are positive results for lead, cadium, arsenic, and mercury. The "Clean Label Project Purity Award" does not mean what you think it means. The article is long but...

Hi all, I'm trying to find low or no tox cosleepers and cots in Australia, does anyone have an recommendations? I've managed to find custom cot and bassinet mattresses that I'm very happy with (Natural Bedding Company) before I've found an actual cosleeper or cot haha. So I'm not too worried...

Hello fellow moderately granola moms, In light of some recent posts that had to be removed, this is a reminder about our sub rule banning asking for and giving medical advice. We have no way of verifying anyone’s credentials and particularly because many of the questions involve the health of...

Do any other moms have any advice as to what to do for holidays and birthday celebrations etc? My son is in pre k and they are constantly giving him gmo cupcakes, cookies, red 40 fruit snacks , and rainbow cereals . Ive already decided to keep him home on the holidays so they dont load him up...

Okay prefacing with my sister in law love each other and respect all choices the other makes! I’m just looking for opinions, experience or research! I feel like I’m our home we live a very calm life. We don’t run the TV all day, music is calm if any, we don’t fill our days so full that we’re...

So my 3 year old just started pre-k and she is not a breakfast person so every morning before school it’s a struggle to get her to eat something and I feel like she should have something in her belly before going to school. My coworker suggested pediasure and I did some research and decided to...

Two part question. Any experience and knowledge is welcome How can you tell if something is greenwashed? (Examples: Mrs. Meyers, Method Cleaning products, H&M), etc. there are websites where I can look but then find out that companies can pay to have their brand look better than it does...

I'm not sure where the best place to post this is but I appreciate you guys so I thought to ask here. My almost 3 year old used to go to bed so easily. A little protesting here and there but nothing like what it's been for the past 6 months. With occasional exceptions it's pretty much a fight...