Healthy FamilyThis is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pampers Pure at Walmart. The opinions and text are all mine.
Before I became a mom in 2008, I didn’t really think about the foods I ate or my personal care or home products.
But that all changed when I became pregnant with my first little girl a decade ago. Suddenly, I realized that every single thing that I consumed or used was also affecting her.
I was nervous but hopeful and ready for change.
I made it my mission to begin a lifestyle change. And change I did.
Here are 3 ways children can be catalysts for healthy change for the whole family:
1. They make you more aware of your eating habits.
Before I got pregnant with our firstborn, I didn’t think anything about scarfing down foods full of sugar and other unhealthy ingredients.
Eating a real, whole foods diet was the last thing on my mind!
But slowly, during my pregnancy and especially after she was born, I began to change our family’s eating habits.
I began making my own baby food or buying organic baby food when she was old enough for solids. That led into our family curbing excessive processed food from our diets all together.
With each new child we added to our family–including “Baby Boy” who is now just over a year ago–we’ve committed to doing all we can to ensure healthier eating habits for our family.
2. They make you more aware of what you put on your body.
I didn’t think about what kind of diapers my babies used until my second child, another daughter, arrived in 2010.
It was then that I realized that if I cared what went into our bodies via food sources that I should also care what went on our bodies as well! After all, our skin is our biggest organ!
During various life seasons that has translated to cloth diapers or has involved me choosing a more environmentally friendly brand of disposable diapers.
I was thrilled to recently learn that Pampers has released Pampers Pure Diapers and Pampers Pure Aqua Wipes! I’m confident when I put my son in these because they protects a baby’s skin with 0% chlorine bleaching, fragrance or parabens. They’re also clinically proven hypoallergenic and are made with cotton and soft, plant-based fibers, and other thoughtfully selected materials.
And as an added bonus? I can get them from Walmart.com with FREE shipping when I spend $35 in qualifying purchases. WOOT!
3. They make you more aware of how fast time flies.
My “one word” for 2017 was “savor.” I wanted so savor my son’s first year. Each child has reminded me that their time in diapers and toddling around this world is so fleeting. I don’t know that I 100% enjoyed it with my girls, so I’m ever more committed to making sure I relish this time with my son.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pampers Pure at Walmart. The opinions and text are all mine.
Micah | Home Faith Family
As you said, it’s so important we pay attention to what we put on and in our bodies. My husband and I have always made our children’s food (bananas, sweet potatoes, peas, etc) instead of buying them from the can. This alone has saved us so much money and they are less fussy in their eating habits than most children we know.
Heather
This is so true, especially the time! I just welcomed my first little one six months ago and those six months have flown by!! I am commiting to savoring every moment of these precious early days.
Alicia
I’ve gone through phases of “healthy living”, but over the last few years, for a variety of reasons, I’ve fallen out of it. Until now! I’m currently doing the Whole30 (Day 15 – yay! But who’s counting…), and I’m reminded of how very important it is to treat out bodies with respect. I can see making this a permanent lifestyle change for my family.