Resources & Links
Babywearing
Birth
Diapering
Gifts
Parenting
Other Good Stuff
Des Moines Area
Babywearing
Mama Toto
The joyful art of babywearing - Instructions and tips on about every type of sling or carrier
NINO (Nine In Nine Out)
A nonprofit organization to promote babywearing by educating the general public about its benefits.
Birth
Take Birth Back
There are 27 countries where it is safer to be born than in the USA. That needs to change!
Trust Birth
Women supporting women to rediscover how to trust birth as a natural process.
Birth With Sol
Source for a wide variety of products supporting natural pregnancy and birth
The Bradley Method® of Natural Childbirth
Birth preparation with over 86% success of spontaneous, unmedicated vaginal births - we loved it!
ICAN - International Cesarean Awareness Network
A nonprofit organization to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans
Rational Birth
A well-researched blog about birth in the U.S. today
The Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative
The First Consensus Initiative of the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS)
Diapering
Diaper Decisions
Information for those new to cloth diapers plus a help center for weird challenges along the way.
Diaper Pin
A fabulous diapering resource! Product reviews, articles, and much more!
The 'Do It Yourself' Cloth Diapering Handbook
A spiral-bound reference book including washing, what to buy, how to fold, why to use cloth, etc.
Miracle Diapers
This WAHM is dedicated to providing diapers to families in need. You can apply to receive diapers,
or use this as a great place to donate your used diapers when you're finished with them!
Gifts
The Earth Friends Dolls
A story book and set of dolls dedicated to saving the planet one heart at a time...
Club Fred
Baby accessories and gifts, another Des Moines WAHM, donating 10% of profits to preemie babies.
Stitching by Design
Custom embroidery for unique gifts - baby blankets, burp cloths, and more! A fellow Des Moines WAHM
Pixie & Trixie
Unique bibs & baby items - a fellow Des Moines area WAHM
Puddle Duds
Custom-made embroidered and decorated burp cloths
WAHM Registry
The Wahm Registry is a worldwide listing of work at home markets joining
together to display their best-selling products, promote home business
opportunities, and support the growing network of work at home people.
Mom-co
International Marketplace of Mom and Family-owned Businesses
Parenting
Ask Dr. Sears
Our favorite pediatrician, father of eight children, and chief author of the Dr. Sears Parenting Library
Attachment Parenting International
Peaceful parenting for a peaceful world - information and directory of local groups
API Speaks
The blog of Attachment Parenting International
Birthdays Without Pressure
Suggestions and resources for keeping birthday parties meaningful and low-key, avoiding out of control costs, stimulation, and stress.
Healthy Parenting
Resources for raising happy, healthy children...naturally!
Holistic Moms Network
Parents interested in natural health and holistic therapies. More information in this video.
Instinctive Parenting
Devoted to promoting and supporting secure healthy attachment between parents and children
International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
Dedicated to advancing awareness of the chiropractice family wellness lifestyle through education, training, and research in the care of children & pregnant women.
Kellymom
Awesome source of information about breastfeeding and other aspects of parenting.
La Leche League
Helping mothers breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education
Let the Baby Drive
A beautiful, refreshing, and reassuring look at the precious responsibility of parenthood.
Lots of Kids
A place where families with 4 or more children can find, friendship, fun, and support.
MotheringDotCommune Discussion Forums
Discussions about Pregnancy, Parenting, Breastfeeding, Diapering, Education, and much more!
The Natural Child Project
Our vision is a world in which all children are treated with dignity, respect, understanding, and compassion. In such a world, every child can grow into adulthood with a generous capacity for love and trust. Our society has no more urgent task.
Parents Place
Part of iVillage - information and discussion boards on many aspects of pregnancy, birth, and parenting
What Babies Want - the Film
A documentary about the profoundly important and sacred opportunity we have in bringing children into the world. Presents research showing we have an opportunity to put an end to violence just in the way that we treat our mothers and infants during pregnancy and first 3 years of that infant’s life.
Other Good Stuff
Book Crossing
Commit random acts of literacy! Read and release your favorites, then track their journeys around the world.
Care 2 Make a Difference
Environment, Health, Human Welfare, Animals, Education, Women & More...
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
JDRF is the charity of choice for The Stork Wearhouse, due to my niece, Elena, who has juvenile diabetes.
Des Moines Area
I run my business out of my home, but I love to have people come over in person by appointment. Contact me to set up a time. Also check out these links to other great resources in the Des Moines Area.
Natural Living Des Moines
Your first-stop source for news and information about living naturally in Des Moines.
Attachment Parenting International
Peaceful parenting for a peaceful world - this parents' group/play group meets the 2nd Tuesday of most months in the evening.
Be the Butterfly
Environmentally responsible products and gifts.
Before and After the Birth
Providing Bradley Birth classes and postpartum doula services.
Holistic Moms Network
Parents interested in natural health and holistic therapies - the whole family is invited the 3rd Wednesday of each month in the evening.
ICAN of Central Iowa
Local chapter of the International Cesarean Awareness Network - meetings are 7:00 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month.
La Leche League
Your best local source for breastfeeding information
Babywearing Group
Try on different soft baby carriers, or get help with a carrier you already have - this parents' group/play group meets the last Tuesday of each month in the morning.
Cloth Diaper Crowd
This parents' group/play group meets the first Tuesday of each month in the morning.
Simply for Giggles
An interior designer dedicated to babies and kids, including mural painting
Yost Family Chiropractic
Dr. Heather, our family's chiropractor
By Jessica with Love
Personalized painted furniture and other treasures
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