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Parenting & Pregnancy > Diapering Pros and cons of using cloth diapers

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Cloth Bottomed BabiesAll the clothes that I sell in the shop are designed with cloth bottomed babies in mind to give plenty of room for the slight additional bulk. This set me thinking about the pro's and cons of using cloth nappies. When my children were tiny there was really not a choice but now there is a vast range of dis... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) What are the benefits of babywearing

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Swaddling for infantsSwaddling is a very old word and perhaps the first time many people heard the term was the reference in the bible to the baby Jesus being wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. The English Dictionary defines it as "to wrap a baby in swaddling clothes" which are described as strips of cloth. I... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Food & Agriculture The history of genetically engineered food (GEF)

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Politics and Organics' partnership or conflictA recent report from Mintel consumer, media and market research analysts has disclosed that ethical shopping has reached new heights with rising demand for organic and fair-trade products, and also many more shoppers recycling packaging. This growing trend reflects consumers conc... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Common Baby Ailments Mother's tips for newborn care

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Childhood Eczema Possible Aggravating FactorsI have recently been wondering if the increased incidence of childhood eczema could possibly be linked to clothing and bedding used. Natural untreated fibres used in the manufacture of clothing cause almost no skin problems. Conventionally grown cotton we know is very chemically in... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories How to find inexpensive, high-quality baby clothes

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How do you like to dress your child? Do you want him or her to look like a miniature adult or to be a child as long as possible? From my own observations there does seem to be a need in some people to dress children like mini adults which I feel is a pity. I would argue that these years are very precious and from my own exper... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Child labor: What is the human cost of a cheap shirt?

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This article will examine some of the issues concerned with the employment of children in the production of cheap textiles in the third world. Child labour is an emotive subject and a consequence of extreme poverty which creates hunger and homelessness. There are no simple solutions and legislation alone will only drive the p... More..

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1. Child labor: What is the human cost of a cheap shirt?
2. The history of genetically engineered food (GEF)
3. Mother's tips for newborn care
4. What are the benefits of babywearing
5. Pros and cons of using cloth diapers
6. How to find inexpensive, high-quality baby clothes

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