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Who are Nature’s Child?

Are you experiencing baby internet overwhelm?

Are you still looking for a baby information and shopping that aligns with your own values?

We are not your typical baby store. And Proud of it!

Welcome!! We are the shelter from the storm of internet overwhelm.

Take a breathe and start cutting back on your baby shopping research because there is so much out there to tease you about that you simply don’t need.

  • We don’t have hundreds of products for sale because, you simply don’t need them.
  • We believe that every decision we make every day impacts our planet – we are here for parents who choose to live simply.
  • We only make products that you and your baby NEED.
  • We verify all our claims of purity with certification.
  • We make it easy for you to use less products than your average parent with only the purest of organic and natural ingredients.
  • There is no chemical exposure or harm to any people or animals in our entire chain of growing, manufacturing or packaging.
  • The simple act of beautiful and 100% recyclable packaging reminds us that everything we buy is a gift and that the most important values we can pass on to our children are to live beautifully, simply and in harmony with our planet.
  • Stunning Packaging means the most practical is now the most perfect
    BABY SHOWER GIFTS     so you can share this message with your friends
  • We show you that living organically is completely achievable, realistic and easy when you are not wasting money on stuff you don’t need.

We know you don’t need much “stuff” so our goal is to inspire you to connect to your basic needs to care for you baby rather than getting caught up in expensive extras that come in cheap packaging. Are you always hearing how expensive it is to have a baby? Well, we are thrilled to let you know that this simply is not true! Empower yourself to get exactly what you need with the amount of resources you have. Are you thinking right now that you don’t have much to spend? Don’t worry, we also show you how to be resourceful and get exactly what you need for you and your baby with just the right amount of skill and communication with your friends and family. 

Because every decision we make every day impacts our planet we only make products that have the purest ingredients where there is no harm to the environment or any of the people in our entire chain of growing, manufacturing and packaging.

To verify this for you and for ourselves, we certify all our products with Peak Organic Industry Bodies that are recognised internationally including GOTS and Australian Certified Organic.

We believe this beautiful idea should then be reflected in our products and packaging . This simple act reminds us that everything we have is a gift and that the most important values that we can possible pass on to our children are living beautifully, simply and in harmony with our planet.

We know you don’t need much “stuff” We inspire you to connect to your basic needs to care for you baby rather than getting caught up in expensive extras that come in cheap packaging.

This is why our company is very different to any other baby company you will discover in your research journey. 

WE ARE LOOKING TO ALIGN WITH PARENTS WHO ALSO BELIEVE THIS SO IF YOU FEEL LIKE THIS IS YOU… YOU CAN READ MORE ABOUT NATURE’S CHILD HERE

You can start looking at the simple things that you need by downloading your baby checklist here 

We are thrilled you found us today and hope we can serve you in the best way possible so you can grow your own natural and organic family and inspire others!

If you would like to register for our free sample program which arises from time to time, You can register your name here. 

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REDIRECTION THE BEST WAY… CREATIVE DISCIPLINE

Isolate the ‘action’ a child is displaying and redirect the ‘action’ into a safe and positive play idea.

Scenario: A young child is running inside at a social gathering.

Response: “Can you run to that tree and back three times in the garden? I will watch from the window. Outside is where you can run.”

Scenario: A young child is banging on the window with a hard object (makes a lovely sound!).

Response: “We bang on a drum, let’s tap on a saucepan with a wooden spoon. This is how we tap, well done, not on the window”.

When trying moments occur, redirect the child’s attention to a whole new activity. Redirection can also quickly change a child’s mood.

Scenario: A child is tired but does not want to rest (‘niggles’ will follow!).

Response: Throw a big bed sheet or bedspread over the kitchen table to make a cosy den underneath with cushions and books. Start reading a story to big teddy on your bed, your child will soon follow.

Scenario: A child is upset, waiting for tea.

Response: “Look at that bird in the tree; it sounds like it is calling your name. Listen, Roger, Roger…!”

Redirect to something new (children live in the moment!). Redirect by saying the ‘positive’ way to behave, rather than “Stop…” “No…” Children are more open to being guided in this way (even teenagers!). Each time your child displays a challenging behaviour, it is an opportunity to guide (redirect) your child on how to live in this world.

Scenario: Children are walking in mud on the way to the classroom (teaching).

Response: “Stay on the path!” rather than “Keep off the mud!”

It is subtle but children respond to the positive way to behave (with less defensiveness) and learn what to do next time.

Scenario: A young child is hitting a playmate to get a toy.

Response: Say “Hands down” in a firm manner, redirecting the child to keep his hands to himself. Then redirect the child to use words to ask for a turn and for the hurt child to say, “Stop! I do not like that”. Further, redirect the child to help you get a timer to play a turn-taking game when the bell pings! Also practise ‘sharing’ with teddy at home and explain gentleness throughout the week with toys and other people.

Remember that no child or parent is perfect and neither should we be. It’s our mistakes that help us to learn and grow. Try to be conscious of how things worked out during and after each incident with your child. Understand where you could have parented more positively (redirecting) to change inappropriate behaviours and make plans to act differently tomorrow (and then try again!)…

Lou Harvey-Zahra’s book ‘Turning Tears into Laughter: Creative Discipline for the Toddler and Preschool Years’ (Five Mile Press) includes all eight Creative Discipline tools. Her book and newsletter filled with free and inspiring parenting tips can be found at www.skiptomylouparenting.com

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What is Aware Parenting?

Parents drawn to Aware Parenting are attracted to the idea of listening to their baby’s feelings. They believe that holding and being ‘present’ when their baby cries allows a baby to be fully heard and accepted. Parents who practise this report great healing, joy and many other benefits from viewing crying in this way.

If you believe that children and babies cry because there may be sadness, grief, confusion and frustration that needs to be ‘heard’, then the journey of aware parenting will be a very fulfilling one for you. Aware parents believe that if we can accept all of a child’s feelings, and allow and teach children to be present with their feelings, children will not repress feelings via habitual behaviors or physical discipline. Do you believe you can help your children to stay connected to their true essence through being unconditionally loved?

Next time your baby or child cries, hold them in your arms, or sit next to them, and just be. Do not be distracted but find a way to be fully with your child and hear them. Once the crying if finished, notice your child’s behavior. Notice how you feel? When babies and children regularly laugh or cry to express their feelings, a great sense of emotional safety is created for painful feelings to be expressed. Families will notice more connection and will experience joy in seeing children heal from fear and powerlessness. So healing happens all round.

Aware parenting is not just about crying! It is about laughter, valuing everyone’s needs and finding ways for everyone to get their needs met. The more you value yourself, the more you can contribute joy and laughter and fun to your family.

Marion Badenoch Rose from Parenting with Presence says:

“Babies and children who are not given the opportunity to express their painful feelings with loving support may seem contented but tend to express less joy than babies who have been loved and supported in their painful feelings. Babies and children who are distracted from their uncomfortable feelings may smile less and may make less eye contact. On the other hand… when we play laughter games with our older babies and children, we also help create more safety for them to express their more uncomfortable feelings with us. Laughter and crying both get freely expressed and the paradox is, babies and children then become more present. They are more aware of what is going on in the here and now, are more available for connection, and are more able to take in new experiences and information.”

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What is Aware Parenting?

Parents drawn to Aware Parenting are attracted to the idea of listening to their baby’s feelings. They believe that holding and being ‘present’ when their baby cries allows a baby to be fully heard and accepted. Parents who practise this report great healing, joy and many other benefits from viewing crying in this way.

If you believe that children and babies cry because there may be sadness, grief, confusion and frustration that needs to be ‘heard’, then the journey of aware parenting will be a very fulfilling one for you. Aware parents believe that if we can accept all of a child’s feelings, and allow and teach children to be present with their feelings, children will not repress feelings via habitual behaviors or physical discipline. Do you believe you can help your children to stay connected to their true essence through being unconditionally loved?

Next time your baby or child cries, hold them in your arms, or sit next to them, and just be. Do not be distracted but find a way to be fully with your child and hear them. Once the crying if finished, notice your child’s behavior. Notice how you feel? When babies and children regularly laugh or cry to express their feelings, a great sense of emotional safety is created for painful feelings to be expressed. Families will notice more connection and will experience joy in seeing children heal from fear and powerlessness. So healing happens all round.

Aware parenting is not just about crying! It is about laughter, valuing everyone’s needs and finding ways for everyone to get their needs met. The more you value yourself, the more you can contribute joy and laughter and fun to your family.

Marion Badenoch Rose from Parenting with Presence says:

“Babies and children who are not given the opportunity to express their painful feelings with loving support may seem contented but tend to express less joy than babies who have been loved and supported in their painful feelings. Babies and children who are distracted from their uncomfortable feelings may smile less and may make less eye contact. On the other hand… when we play laughter games with our older babies and children, we also help create more safety for them to express their more uncomfortable feelings with us. Laughter and crying both get freely expressed and the paradox is, babies and children then become more present. They are more aware of what is going on in the here and now, are more available for connection, and are more able to take in new experiences and information.”