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When preparing for Baby Ezrah’s arrival, I went a bit overboard making all sorts of natural baby products for him. I wanted to be ready with everything I needed when he got here. As you may know, I used to sell herbal skincare products for children in my Etsy shop, but when it came time […]

DIY: Sleepytime Massage Oil For Babies and Children | GrowingUpHerbal.com | Make an herbal night time massage oil to sooth your little one off to sleep.
3 Ways For A Natural Mama To Detox Her Home And Save Money | GrowingUpHerbal.com | 3 easy ways to detox your home... naturally and safely.

Guest Post by Joanna Runciman of Actual Organics There’s much talk of toxins in the home these days, and as a parent, that can feel scary. Fortunately there are some simple steps you can take to reduce the amount of toxins in your home, and today, I’m going to share 3 of them with you. 1. Soaps […]

There’s a lot of debate surrounding essential oil use and safety on the web these days. So much so that it’s overwhelming and frustrating to try to decide where you stand on any given issue. From learning more about how to use essential oils to using them safely on different ages, much is debated and […]

The Issue of Essential Oil Safety | GrowingUpHerbal.com | With all the confusing info on essential oils online these days, I've written about my experience with them as well as how I'm learning to use them safely.
3 Mainstream Feeding Philosophies - Which Fits Your Family Best? | GrowingUpHerbal.com

Photo Credit: MuddyBootsPhoto via Compfight cc Demand feeding, hyperscheduling, cry feeding, natural feeding, rigid feeding, responsive feeding, self-regulating feeding, cue feeding, parent-directed feeding… do you know what all of these are and which feeding philosophy will work best for you and your new little one?  What?! You didn’t know there were that many different kinds of […]

Using herbs on your newborn is a wonderful, safe way to help with those little issues that are common with new babies. Not only does it make you feel good to know that you have the ability to help your little one’s body through some minor difficulties all on it’s own, but it makes you […]

8 Herbs To Have On Hand For Common Newborn Issues | GrowingUpHerbal.com

Don’t you just love it when you can purchase one item and use it for all sorts of things? I know I do. Not only does it cut down on the amount of stuff I have in my house, but it makes me feel like it’s very useful and beneficial to our family. Bentonite clay […]

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