http://www.newbornbaby.com.au/babyblog Sponsored by Weleda Mon, 15 Dec 2008 02:51:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Continuing on from the previous article, we now look at the importance of choosing a holistic lifestyle by eating organic fresh foods, and identify some adverse affects of food colourings. But first, some general advice for new mothers about diet… Dietary tips for Mother and Baby -    Mothers need plenty of healthy ... http://www.newbornbaby.com.au/babyblog/index.php/food-colourings-associated-risks-for-babies/ This month we look at common problematic foods and chemicals for Mother and Baby. Some foods will trigger an adverse reaction in either or both mother and a breastfed baby. These are most commonly eggs, cows milk, peanuts, wheat and fish. Some of the symptoms to look out for include ... http://www.newbornbaby.com.au/babyblog/index.php/diet-for-mother-and-baby-problem-foods-and-chemicals/ Congratulations to the November winners of a Weleda Gift Pack: Lyndal Davies Courtney Davis Sharon Khaw Tamara Newlands Monica Renaud We are delighted to share some of our most popular dental care products with you. Best of luck next month..... http://www.newbornbaby.com.au/babyblog/index.php/november-winners-of-weleda-gift-pack/ Continuing on from looking at harmful chemicals in common baby products we look at some highly controversial chemicals that have been shown to be detrimental to a babys’ health. Phthalates are softening agents added to many toys, lotions and creams for all age groups especially in industrialised countries. Recent studies have ... http://www.newbornbaby.com.au/babyblog/index.php/chemicals-to-avoid-in-babies-products/ The response to the Weleda Give-Aways has been fabulous. Keep sending in your entries everyone, there are more prizes yet to be won! Hear from another winner of a Weleda Gift Pack: Weleda Pregnancy Body Oil The pregnancy oil has been very useful. I’ve been using it for a few weeks now, and ... http://www.newbornbaby.com.au/babyblog/index.php/why-we-love-weleda-2/ Some Common Irritants in Baby Skin Care Products It is not uncommon for an infant to develop an allergic reaction to a whole range of baby products, and a little extra knowledge and insight can make it easier for you as a parent to identify the best and safest products to ... http://www.newbornbaby.com.au/babyblog/index.php/recognizing-the-baddies-in-baby-products-part-1/ The  Weleda monthly giveaways are going strong and our winners have been delighted with the arrival of their Weleda products. Here is some feedback from one of our lucky winners of a Baby Gift Care Pack: Calendula Soap Weleda baby's Calendula Soap is lovely it has a pleasant fragrance and is great on all ... http://www.newbornbaby.com.au/babyblog/index.php/why-we-love-weleda/ Constipation and Thrush Constipation in babies Constipation is a lack of bowel movements that causes pain and intoxication. Nobody likes to feel constipated, sluggish and stuck. So it is relieving to note that there are many things you can do for your baby to relieve this condition. It occurs in babies for both ... http://www.newbornbaby.com.au/babyblog/index.php/babys-health-in-the-post-partum-period-part-3/ Colic Colic is a common and natural condition that most newborns will grow out of in the first few months of life. However the spasmodic pain of colic causes a baby to cry and wail constantly, which is exhausting for both mother and baby. Signs of colic are impatience, irritability, periodical ... http://www.newbornbaby.com.au/babyblog/index.php/babys-health-in-the-post-partum-period-part-2/ Skin Rash & Cradle Cap There are many ways that you can make your newborns transition into the world more comfortable and reassuring. From skin irritations through to painful colic, nature offers an abundance of plants to heal these conditions. The trend toward natural and organic preparations of these plants is ... http://www.newbornbaby.com.au/babyblog/index.php/babys-health-in-the-post-partum-period-part-1/