mindful pregnancy, birth, and parenting
Originally published 12/6/22. Updated 11/20/23. Have a new baby in your life? Lucky you! If you’re holiday shopping for a baby, you want to make sure that anything you purchase is safe and non-toxic. But since toxins are ubiquitous in most products these days, that’s easier said than done. Fortunately, Mama Embodied’s natural baby holiday […]
Being a new parent is one of the most extraordinary but also disorienting experiences you can ever have. When you have a newborn, help from your community is both welcome and necessary. But what are actually the best ways to help new parents? I reached out to the Mama Embodied Instagram community to ask about […]
Babies develop rapidly in their first year of life. They go from being helpless newborns to mobile, interactive toddlers in just 12 months. Eyesight is one of the areas that develops the most during babyhood. Using high-contrast cards for newborns can support your baby’s visual development. Read on to get your free printable high-contrast cards […]
Even if you’re trying to stay minimal with gear for your baby, the truth is that babies require a lot of stuff. Some of the things that are considered essential for babies in our society are actually unnecessary. But even the necessities start to add up, budget-wise. Fortunately, there are plenty of places to find […]
Recently, I’ve seen some Reels and TikToks about how Nordic babies nap outside, even during their famously cold winters. I was intrigued by this sleeping practice, which I’d never seen promoted in the United States, and decided to investigate. So why do Nordic babies take their naps outside? (This post contains affiliate links. Click here […]