This Week’s Events for Parent-to-be In the City

In CategoryBaby-Safe Manufactures, Birth, Eco-Baby, Eco-Consumerism, Events, Fashion, Green Mom Empowerment, Holistic Pregnancy
ByThe Green Doula


Mama Meditation & Shopping Event at EGG Baby
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
6:00pm – 9:00pm
EGG baby pop-up shop in Dumbo, Brooklyn

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Join Tender Shoots Wellness Founder, Latham Thomas, for a guided meditation for moms followed by a shopping soire with EGG Baby and Maternity.
RSVP to press@egg-baby.com


The Pregnant New Yorker Series
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
6:30pm – 9:00pm
Renew Physical Therapy
149 Madison Avenue, Suite 903
(Btwn 31st and 32nd)

Register

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Cara Muhlhahn, as featured in “The Business of Being Born” will be at this month’s Pregnant New Yorker to answer your questions about midwifery and childbirth. I will be discussing and answering questions about being a doula, and other guest will be discussing how to keep fit throughout your pregnancy and after wards. How physical therapy, chiropractic and massage can help you through your pregnancy and the benefits of having a baby nurse. Get easy and economical ways to green your home in preparation for a baby. Plus come see some great products on everything baby and mommy.

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Sustaining Your Infants & Toddler’s Nutrition

In CategoryBaby-Safe Manufactures, Breastfeeding, Eco-Consumerism, Food and Nutrition, On the Shelves
ByThe Green Doula

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So you have just finished exclusively breastfeeding and are beginning the transition to solid foods for your baby. Do not be intimidated by the attention that is now needed for your child’s diet and nutritional needs. Yes, the amount and quality of essential nutrients you give to your infant/toddler is important, but there are many cookbooks, pre-packaged fresh meals and supplements to help make the transition easier for both of you.

Shaklee just recently rolled out a new supplements for babies & kid. Their Shakleebaby Multivitamin & Multimineral Powder ($21.45 list price) delivers 23 essential nutrients to your baby’s systems which helps to support proper growth. This mineral powder comes from one of the most respected wellness brand in the world. Check out its other benefits and for further information go directly to my Shaklee site. Perhaps this is the supplement aide you have been looking for. Regardless of whether or not you give your little one multivitamins, do not fall into the common parental default for making french fries, cookies and sugary juicy a staple in your child’s diet.:

• Provides a unique blend of clinically tested prebiotics to help support strong immunity*

• Each serving meets the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommended daily intake of 400 IU of vitamin D for strong bones and teeth

• Provides a healthful serving of vitamins A, C, and all eight B vitamins to support proper growth

• Can be used as an added source of nutrients during the transition phase from breast milk or formula to solid foods to ensure your little ones get nutrients they need

• Pleasant-tasting powder mixes easily with water, juice, and food for added nutrition

• No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives

• Gluten free

• Star-K kosher certified

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