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Miller8786 - conscientious bedsharing is not like drunk driving or mishandling guns because while folks may get away with drunk driving or mishandling guns without incident there is no positive goal that can be obtained through those behaviors. Many families make a conscious choice to bedshare with their small ones because it improves their parenting experience whether for reasons of bonding, better sleep, etc.
Of course it is horrible when bad things happen to little babies and doubly so when it seems like the bad thing could have been prevented, but we all take risks every day because we believe that the potential benefits outweigh the potential risks.
I believe one of the hardest things new parents do is try to figure out this balance. Simply condemning all bedsharing because bad things sometimes happen does not help parents find this balance, it unnecessarily demonizes a segment of parents who are making good choices for their families, it does not educate those who are considering bedsharind because of it potential benefits about the ways to minimize risks and, perhaps worst of all, to me, it feeds into the misconception that if parents (usually mothers) would only make all the right decisions nothing bad will happen to their kids.


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4/25/12 10:33 AM

While "freerange" doesn't have a legal meaning and therefore can't be counted on to mean the same thing to everyone, certified organic doesn't mean that the chickens actually go outside. A large organic egg producer in Massachusetts actually sued to get the rules changed so that the only requirement is that hens have access to the outside. If you have specific concerns about the treatment of the hens laying the eggs you consume, your best bet is to find a local producer and ask your questions directly.


Natural Dyes for Easter Eggs
3/15/12 10:14 AM

We probably would have been fine without a gate if I was only worried about my son, he's pretty aware of his body and good at following rules. We decided to put up a gate anyway because we invite other kids into our home all the time and having the gate allows me to relax during parties and play dates. Just something to else to consider if you are thinking to skip the gate.


Babyproofing a Wood Stove
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1/4/12 4:10 PM

I'm going to start with a hearty second for the "stuff will happen that you never expected.

Our son, now two, has slept on a mattress on since he was about sixth months old, it was on the floor for a while but we later moved him into a regular bed. It wasn't what we had planned but it has worked out well. For about the first year we had both a rocker and glider in the room and never had problems, but he isn't a boundary pusher in that way. So, what I would say is this, for many kids a floor bed in a room with a rocker and glider will be safe. For some kids, not so much.

Try to keep an open mind about what will work best/be safest and then follow your little person's lead.


Rocking Chairs vs. Tiny Fingers ?
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7/30/10 4:29 PM

Kirsten, if you are out there, I'd love to know where the unique futon frame (the one in the pic in front of the red curtain) came from.


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4/1/10 1:01 PM