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    Crunchy Parenting: A Natural Parenting Guide That’ll Teach You Everything You’ll Ever Need to Know About Babywearing, Bodily Autonomy, Breastfeeding, Cloth Diapering, and More!
    Crunchy Parenting: A Natural Parenting Guide That’ll Teach You Everything You’ll Ever Need to Know About Babywearing, Bodily Autonomy, Breastfeeding, Cloth Diapering, and More!
    Crunchy Parenting: A Natural Parenting Guide That’ll Teach You Everything You’ll Ever Need to Know About Babywearing, Bodily Autonomy, Breastfeeding, Cloth Diapering, and More!
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    Crunchy Parenting: A Natural Parenting Guide That’ll Teach You Everything You’ll Ever Need to Know About Babywearing, Bodily Autonomy, Breastfeeding, Cloth Diapering, and More!

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    If you want to learn about crunchy parenting, then get "Crunchy Parenting."

    •Learn how to achieve a natural, crunchy birth without pain medication
    •Find out the best ways to welcome your new baby into the world in a crunchy way
    •Become informed about the many benefits of breastfeeding your baby
    •Get helpful tips to help you reach your breastfeeding goals as a crunchy mother
    •Educate yourself about the potential problems of breastfeeding and how to combat them
    •Learn how to continue feeding your baby a healthy and crunchy diet once it is time to introduce solids
    •See why crunchy parents choose to cloth diaper their children
    •Read about the different cloth diapering options available out there for crunchy parents
    •Find out how to properly care for your cloth diapers as a crunchy parent
    •Discover the many benefits of babywearing that crunchy parents utilize
    •Get important safety information regarding babywearing
    •Use tutorials to learn how to use a woven wrap to wear your baby
    •Find out how crunchy parents get more sleep through co-sleeping
    •Become informed on how crunchy parents safely share the bed with their little ones
    •Discover the truth about circumcision and why it is so accepted in our society
    •Read all about how you can protect your child’s right to bodily autonomy
    •See how the dangerous secrets of vaccines are hiding in plain sight
    •Learn about how to boost immunity in crunchier, more natural ways

    Read "Crunchy Parenting" Today!

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    PublisherHowExpert
    Release dateNov 20, 2018
    ISBN9781949531619
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      Crunchy Parenting

      A Natural Parenting Guide That’ll Teach You Everything You’ll Ever Need to Know About Babywearing, Bodily Autonomy, Breastfeeding, Cloth Diapering, and More!

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      Table of Contents

      Recommended Resources

      Introduction: Crunchy Parenting is a More Natural Approach to Raising Kids

      Chapter 1: Crunchy Birthing

      Education and Preparation for a Crunchy Natural Birth

      How to Manage Natural Labor as a Crunchy Mom

      Relax

      Doulas and Other Support People

      Crunchy Birth Planning

      First Crunchy Hours with Baby

      Delayed Cord Clamping

      Skin to Skin Contact

      Limit Stimulation

      Chapter 2: Breastfeeding: Feeding Your Baby the Crunchy Way

      Benefits of Breastfeeding That Crunchy Parents Understand

      Breastmilk Changes

      Breastfed Babies Don’t Get Sick as Often

      Breastmilk is Free

      Benefits of Breastfeeding for the Mother

      Other Benefits of Breastfeeding

      Getting Off to a Good Start with Breastfeeding as a Crunchy Family

      Educate Yourself

      Start as Soon as Possible

      Nurse on Demand

      Surround Yourself with Support

      Seek Help When You Need It

      Potential Problems and How Crunchy Moms Combat Them

      Poor Latch

      Engorgement, Clogged Ducts, and Mastitis

      Crunchy Families Practice Full-Term Breastfeeding

      Crunchy Alternative Uses of Breastmilk

      Healing Uses of Breastmilk

      Milk Baths

      Cooking with Breastmilk

      Breastmilk Products

      Chapter 3: Crunchy Diet

      Crunchy Families Practice Baby-Led Weaning

      Making Your Own Baby Food as a Crunchy Parent

      Eating Organic is Essential with a Crunchy Lifestyle

      Organic Food is Safer

      Organic Food is Healthier

      Organic Food is More Environmentally Friendly

      Chapter 4: How Crunchy Parents Diaper Their Babies

      Benefits That Crunchy Parents Get from Cloth Diapering

      Cloth Diapers Are Better for the Environment

      Cloth Diapers Save Money

      Cloth Diapers Are Safer for Your Baby

      Cloth Diapers Are Cuter

      Types of Cloth Diapers for Crunchy Parents to Choose From

      Flats and Prefolds

      Contours and Fitteds

      Pocket Diapers

      Hybrid Fitteds

      All-in-Ones and All-in-Twos

      Cloth Diaper Covers

      Crunchy Parents Need to Know How to Care for Cloth Diapers

      Storing Used Diapers Until Wash Day

      Washing Diapers

      Drying Diapers

      Chapter 5: Babywearing is a Hallmark of Crunchy Parenting

      Benefits of Babywearing that Crunchy Parents Get

      Worn Babies Cry Less

      Babywearing Frees Your Hands

      Babywearing is Convenient

      Babywearing Helps to Keep Your Baby Safe

      Types of Baby Carriers for Crunchy Parents to Choose From

      Pouch Slings

      Ring Slings

      Stretchy Wraps

      Soft Structured Carriers (SSCs)

      Mei Tais

      Woven Wraps

      Babywearing Safety is a Must When Parenting Crunchy

      Tight

      In Sight

      Close Enough to Kiss

      Keep Chin Off Chest

      Supported Back

      Babywearing Safety in High or Low Temperatures

      Basic Carries in a Woven Wrap for Crunchy Parents to Learn

      Front Wrap Cross Carry

      Rucksack Carry

      Chapter 6: Co-Sleeping: Why Crunchy Parents Sleep Better

      Benefits Crunchy Parents Get from Co-Sleeping

      Co-Sleeping Babies Wake Less Often

      Co-Sleeping Gives You Peace of Mind

      Co-Sleeping Increases Bond and Attachment

      Co-Sleeping Safety That Crunchy Parents Need to Know

      No Smoking, Drinking, or Drugs

      Sleep on a Safe Surface

      Bed Sharing is Safest When Baby is Breastfed

      Crunchy Parents Know to Ignore the Myths of Co-Sleeping

      Bed Sharing is Dangerous

      Your Baby Will Never Sleep on Their Own

      You’re Preventing Your Child from Learning Independence

      Chapter 7: Crunchy Parents Believe in Bodily Autonomy

      Their Body, Their Choice

      Drawbacks of Circumcision that Crunchy Parents Avoid

      Circumcision Causes Trauma

      Circumcision Carries Serious Risks

      Circumcision Causes the Loss of Important Functions

      Cognitive Dissonance

      Proper Intact Care for Crunchy Parents and Their Sons

      Chapter 8: Crunchy Parents Choose Natural Immunity

      Crunchy Parents Understand the Dangers of Vaccinating5

      Problems with the Pro-Vax Argument

      Herd Immunity is a Lie

      Unvaccinated Children Do Not Pose a Risk

      You Are Not Putting Your Child in Danger by Not Vaccinating

      Crunchier Ways to Boost Immunity

      Breastfeeding

      Diet

      Environmental Factors

      Conclusion: Crunchy Parenting is Natural and Easy

      About the Expert

      Recommended Resources

      Introduction: Crunchy Parenting is a More Natural Approach to Raising Kids

      Crunchy parenting, and even crunchy living in general can have many different definitions. Some people think that crunchy and hippie are practically synonyms,

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