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Sweet Baby Massage & Bath Oil
Our Sweet Baby Massage & Bath Oil is one of the oils, it seems, we can’t make enough of! The sweet mixture of mandarin and chamomile makes it a favourite scent among our customers (big and little).
The essential oils in this blend have properties that are known to help calm over tired and cranky babies. Incorporating massage into a “bed time” routine is a great way to calm children and prepare them for sleep. Scent is closely tied with memory. Using the same relaxing scent before bed can help children anticipate bed time and associate the smell with sleeping.
The mild analgesic and anti inflammatory properties of Roman Chamomile make the Sweet Baby Oil great for teething. When added to a bath the vapors help ease teething pain. Chamomile has been used for hundreds of years by many cultures as a solution to relieving constipation and intestinal cramping. Mandarin is also excellent for soothing the stomach when used in massage. By adding the oil to a bath or massaging gently into your little one’s feet and lightly over the abdomen, this oil can bring relief to an uncomfortable baby.
Send me an email or FB message if you would like a free sample chelsea@naturalcreation.ca
Posted in Aromatherapy for Children, Motherhood, Products, Uncategorized
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Retailer Spot Light
For the next few weeks I’m going to show case some of the fabulous stores that carry Natural Creation Products. Starting with the first store to carry our products the Mothering Touch! It is such a great place; it is an honour to say they carry our stuff!
Mothering Touch is one of, if not THE best resource for new and growing families in Victoria. They offer a variety of classes for expecting and new parents including prenatal classes and pre/post natal yoga. The store carries a wide range of high quality, useful products for pregnancy to toddler hood. Their knowledgeable staff is made up of doulas, childbirth educators and breastfeeding councilors so you’re bound to find the advice you need by stopping by! They even have a room with comfy couches for nursing moms to use.
The Mothering Touch Center carries a growing selection of Natural Creation products including our Natural Ring Slings.
Now also carrying Sweet Baby Massage Oil.
When downtown Victoria be sure to stop by and check us out at Mothering Touch!
www.motheringtouch.ca located at 975 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C.
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Also tagged baby, breastfeeding councilor, childbirth educator, doula, expecting parents, mothering touch, natural ring sling, new moms, newborns, prenatal classes, prenatal yoga, retailer, todders
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Labour items check list
As a doula there are certain things I must have with me when I go to a birth. Sometimes I don’t use any of it some times I use it all!
Here is a check list I recommend for moms when preparing for their birth whether at home or in the hospital.
- Comfy labour clothes – a robe is a good idea, it’s easy to get in and out of. If you’re going to the hospital don’t forget a change of clothes to go home!
- Warm socks and slippers – the hospital can be chilly and your feet may get cold.
- Snacks and drinks – easy to eat simple foods that will give you energy and keep you hydrated – “emergence-c” packets that you add to water are a great idea. Your partner will also need to keep their energy up so have snacks on hand for them too.
- Favourite item – a pillow, blanket, photo anything you find comfort in.
- Exercise ball- find out if your hospital or midwife has one you can borrow.
- Massage oil - massage has many great relaxation benefits during labour. I bring our Labour of Love Oil, it has the added benefit of essential oils that relax the labouring mom and help to strengthen and regulate contractions. You may also want to bring a massage tool for when your partner’s hands get tired!
- Lip balm
- Candles – soft lighting is great for staying relaxed and focused, if your hopsital doesn’t alow candles you can find battery operated ones that do the trick.
- Heating bag – great for low back and abdominal pain
- Music – think about what music you might find relaxing and have it on hand. If you are going to the hospital you may need to bring a portable CD player or MP3 player.
- Room and body mist – a scented mist can be used to keep away unpleasant oders. You can also mist your face and neck to keep your temperature down. I bring our Fresh Space Mist to help neutralize orders and energize the room.
After the Birth (if you are in the hospital)
- Baby items – you’ll need an outfit for the baby to go home in. I also recommend bringing your own soap to the hospital if you plan on bathing your baby before going home ( the hospital soap is quite harsh on sensitive skin). You will need to bring the car seat to the hospital and your baby will need to be fitted to it by the nursing staff before you will be allowed to leave.
- Phone number list – you’ll probably want to call everyone you know after your little one is born so bring along your address book. Also jot down names of local lactation consultants in case you need any help breastfeeding in the early days.
- Nursing items – bras, pads and nipple cream will keep you comfortable during the early stages of breastfeeding.
- Toiletries – you may end up staying a few days in the hopsital so remember your comb, toothbrush shampoo etc. Ear plugs are also a good idea in the unfortunate event of a noisy roommate.
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