Sunshine is your friend!

The Sun is shining today (at least it is here in Philly)- take advantage!

The sun is a wonderful 'natural resource' that moms everywhere need to be reminded to take advantage of. It's great for a number of things:

- Getting over the winter blues. Lots of moms (and dads too) suffer from SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder, and know how the winter blues can hit hard and drag on. But even those who don't suffer from this disorder can experience a refreshing and rejuvenating sense of living by just getting out in the sun a little bit. It certainly helps to tackle the rigors of parenthood to have a few moments of "ahhhh" whenever possible.

- Get that Bilirubin level down! Have a newborn who's a little jaundiced*? Lots of doctors reccommend that sunshie works wonders! Too cold? That's ok, snuggle up with baby in a sunny window. Don't forget to strip baby down- down to this cozy cloth diaper that is!

- Get those stains out! Have a few stains on your cloth diapers? (Well this is a cloth diaper blog afterall- we had to get this in somehow!) The sun is one of the most powerful natural bleaching agents around! Hang your cloth diapers on a line outside, or on a rack in front of a sunny window (if you window have UV protection, opening the window can help) and watch the stains disappear before your eyes! All the power of chlorine bleach with none of the damage to your diapers, or harsh effects on the environment or baby's skin.

- Let your kids play in the sun! It's not just adults who get a little, ahem,' cranky when cooped up all day. Has your little one been a litle MORE bonkers and a little LESS responsive (happens in my house plenty!)? Maybe it's time for a good run in the sun to get the wiggles out. Afterwards, sitting down and resting will be a welcomed option!

* This blog is a commentary based on a mother's experience. All medical decisions should be made in consult with your doctor.