Isn't it strange how one day you notice something and all of a sudden it just makes sense? My new baby, Sophia, is of course a breastfed baby and much to my delight she has thrived on exclusive breastfeeding for the last 6 months. In fact, it was only last Sunday, the day that marked her 6 month birthday, that she tasted solid food for the very first time!
Much as I love breastfeeding however, there is one slight downside in that Sophia, just as my other babies did, uses me as something of a comforter between feeds which, lovely as it is most of the time, can be tiring and means I have difficulties if I need to be away from her for a few hours. (Sophia has never taken a dummy and this is not because I don't approve of dummies, she just doesn't like them. I've tried all shapes and sizes but to no avail!)
Anyway, I've noticed recently that Sophia self-soothes on particular items of clothing and consequently I began looking for suitable fabrics she might enjoy as I'm not entirely happy about her ingesting the chemical contents of recently washed blankets and other clothing. To my delight, I discovered a local company (run by one of my neighbours) sells organic soft toys and comforters. What a great concept - an organic product that baby can chew or suck. It's pretty much the perfect accompaniment to breastfeeding!
I promptly ordered the Baby Girl Soft Toy Cozy Pink Rattle and the Red Organic Cotton Doll, both of which arrived soon afterwards, and I'm pleased top say Sophia loves them both. She has a slight preference for the latter, probably because of its bright colouring, but I have no doubt both will become invaluable comforters to her as she grows.
If you're looking for something for your own baby or child or want to buy a unique gift then do check out GorgeousEcoBaby.com for more organic products for babies and children. If you're quick they have a sale on at the moment and are also offering free delivery for the foreseeable future!
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