Crunchy mommies!

[mommyof3co]

Who are all the crunchy mommies here?

What do you do that you consider "crunchy"?

 

[xxxjacxxx]

ay?

I eat my walkers crisps noisily....does that count?

 

[mommyof3co]

Hahaha Crunchy is a term for umm like green mommies, attachment parenting mommies

 

[Vickie]

I thought she meant people who gave their babies crunchy foods

 

[mommyof3co]

Lol sorry

Here is a definition I found

Mother who supports homebirth, breastfeeding, baby wearing, cloth diapering, co-sleeping, gentle discipline, etc. One who questions established medical authority; tends to be vegetarian and/or prepare all-organic foods.

Here is a fun quiz someone made up
https://themoralesfamily.us/granola.htm

But some people are completely like that definition and others only do parts of it

 

[codegirl]

That quiz is too fun! And pretty accurate. My joke is that my friends are granola but I'm only slightly crunchy

Result of the quiz was Sprinkled with granola!

 

[mommyof3co]

I got this

Mmm! Love that whole-grain crunch!

but there are some I'd like to change, like if I have another baby we are trying for a homebirth, I would really like to do it unassisted but mark feels more comfortable with having someone there

 

[marley2580]

I don't consider myself crunchy but I do do a lot of what's listed above! In fact I got - Mmm! Love that whole-grain crunch! - on the quiz lol. I should say though that I currently use disposables with Kaya as she's in pull ups and won't lie still long enough to do real nappies, and I do give her sweets and let her watch TV!

 

[Tiff]

According to that quiz I am "Pretty Crispy!"

I do parts of natural parenting, but not all aspects. I'd never consider a homebirth for myself, as I'd rather be where all the medical equipment is if something went wrong. I use cloth diapers, herbal/homeopathic remedies but I still regularly see a doctor.

What's shaving got to do with being a natural parent? I barely shave, but that's not by personal choice, it's that I'm too frikkin' tried to be bothered!

 

[mommyof3co]

haha I think it's because some people think moms that are "crunchy" are also hippies haha

Out of everything I cloth diaper, no vax, breastfed until child self weaned, cosleeping, babywearing, would love a home birth though haven't had one, gentle discipline, def question medical people at times haha and eat alot/mostly organic

 

[Tiff]

...but the real question is: Do you shave?

Just kidding. My poor OH... I don't think he bargained ending up with a Sasquatch.

 

[mommyof3co]

Haha I do....could never give that up lol, gross even me out muchless poor Mark

 

[Shifter]

Breastfeeding - check.
Homebirth - attempted one, will again, check.
Hypno-water birth - attempted, will again, check.
Cloth nappies - check.
Vaccines - limited, semi check?
BLW - will be, check.
Baby wearing - check.
Gentle discipline - when it comes up yes, check.
Co-sleeping - not really, I'm a tosser and turner but have had Jack in bed with me some mornings after DH has gone to work and we have more room!
Homeopathy - check.

I scored 120 on that quiz - Mmm! Love that whole-grain crunch!

 

[Pink_Witch]

Mmm! Love that whole-grain crunch!

 

[Mervs Mum]

Crunchy Mums ROCK!!!!

 

[amelia222]

Mmm! Love that whole-grain crunch!

But for my family I am one of the less crunchy ones. I don't think anyone in my family has used 'sposies or not breastfed.

 

[Momof2kiddos]

well, we co-slept with Evan until he was 12 months when he became to claustrophobic, he likes his space, we eat organic as much as our budget possibly allows, i breastfed until Evan self-weaned at 15.5 months, and we do the "baby wearing". but Evan is in disposables simply because i dont have the time for the cloth diapers (probably going to get alot of headshakes at that one lol) and i dont typically question my pedi. i have faith in her as my sons doctor. and i dont think id consider a home birth. i have a severe anxiety disorder and it kinda doubles when im pregnant since im off my meds so i feel much more relaxed in a hospital where if anything went wrong my baby would have immediate access to medical equipment. personal preference though.

 

[Samantha675]

I got a 137 on the quiz so I am Super Nutty, Ultra-Crunchy, Granola Earth Mama!

that is so going on my sig.

 

[Tiff]

I got a 137 on the quiz so I am Super Nutty, Ultra-Crunchy, Granola Earth Mama!

that is so going on my sig.

Can't wait to see it!

 

[Tezzy]

ive done diff aspects of crunchy parenting with both my kids.

Rhys:
cloth nappies
bf (only for a short time unfortunetly)
babywearing
co-sleeping (we still do)
BLW
Baby Sign

Ffion:
bf (for 5 months-she chose to prefer bottles)
babywearing
BLW
Baby Sign

i had gas&air in my labour with Rhys but with Ffion i was only in labour for 25mins so i didnt have time for any pain relief. if we were to have another it will be a homebirth/drug free.

we buy mostly organic stuff, from the greengrocers but we dont have a butchers so we have to buy from morrisons but we only buy british. we also use eco friendly products. and i use a mooncup too.

my sisters are homeschooled and it will be something i consider in the future.


my quiz result: Mmm! Love that whole-grain crunch!