Today is a sad day. This is the day that Hotslings closes.
Hotslings have been a staple for us for five years. It was one of the first products we opened our doors with.
In the early days of Parenting by Nature, the baby slept, watched, and played happily in her [...]
This Friday morning, August 13th, catch us on CHCH News Morning. The show is live from Hamilton with feeds into Toronto, London and the Horseshoe area.
We’re scheduled for a short time slot just after 8:00AM. It’s a chance to see some of our favorite back-to-school items.
WHEN: Friday, August 13th
TIME: Just after 8:00AM
WHERE: CHCH [...]
In washing cloth diapers, much depends on your water and its interaction with your detergent. Stinky diapers? Detergent is a likely culprit.
If you have hard water, you probably know it. Nature Mom’s water is so hard that it’s ruining her taps and drains. Her dishes are spotty, and her clothes [...]
Pods and Onbus. Have you heard of them but wondered what kind of baby carriers these are? Podaegi and Onbuhimo are traditional Asian baby carriers.
There are more Asian baby carriers becoming popular in North America along with traditional styles of babywearing from Asia. These carriers share a basic structure of rectangle of fabric [...]
Even if you are ready for your child to go to school, you know that the person who counts the most during this life-changing experience is your child herself.
Research and Resources for Parents
There is abundant research on the transition to school, and many practical guides are available. Most school systems share resources for teachers [...]
Global Exchange has asked that those concerned about children to help expose child labor and slavery in the cocoa industry. Honesty about the real impacts of our lifestyles leads us to some ugly truths, including the story behind non-fair-trade chocolate.
Newly released documentary The Dark Side of Chocolate reveals shocking and disturbing new evidence that child [...]
The decision to send your child to school or to homeschool should be made based on your child’s need and your willingness. You may also find that it helps you to make a decision if you visit schools and visit with homeschooling families. Try several, since both educational situations come in many varieties.
Visit Schools [...]
When your child goes to school for the first time, it is an important transition for you both. Your child is about to go through a significant change of identity.
It’s normal to be excited to start school, and it’s also normal to be afraid. Familiarity will help tip the balance toward excitement. If you have [...]
Are you thinking of ditching synthetics in diapering? Some of our customers are only familiar with polyester diapering options. If you are considering cool wool options for summer, you may be ready to use all natural cloth diapers.
Natural fiber diapers don’t hold on to smells like synthetics can, and you don’t need to [...]
Are you curious about wool diaper covers? A lot of our customers are attracted to wool diaper covers, but they are afraid caring for wool will be too much work or that wool will leak. Wool is absorbent and breathable, and it takes only a little extra care.
What about Waterproof
No, wool [...]