artefact_admin, Author at Gentle Giraffe

Queen of the Pantry Concierge Chef & Wellness Services

Meet Yvette Saulnier Taylor

Founder of Queen Of The Pantry

Today we are so excited to interview GG Expert Yvette Saulnier Taylor! Yvette is a culinary nutrition expert with over 12 years’ experience as a professionally trained chef drawing on these classical cooking techniques to design customized menus and a focus on nutritionally balanced meals for a variety of clients.

What do you do?

“I am a culinary nutrition expert with over 12 years’ experience as a professionally trained chef drawing on these classical cooking techniques to design customized menus and a focus on nutritionally balanced meals for a variety of clients. I am also a fitness and nutrition enthusiast certified in nutrition by several organizations in the areas of healthy aging, sports and weight management. QOTP is an exclusive holistic nutrition, wellness & lifestyle company offering chef-prepared meals and concierge nutrition services for people who value a personalized experience and approach to food including expecting or new moms, tricky diets, picky eaters, professional athletes or medical conditions.”

“As a chef, I make sure expectant moms, dads and the entire family are nourished properly which benefits the newborn as well. However, I work closely with new moms to develop a healthy relationship with food (if needed) and to design and provide menus specific to their nutritional needs. Recipes and menus are creatively prepared as tolerance and tastes vary throughout pregnancy and beyond. . I co-authored the revision of the Beaba USA cookbook working closely with them to create healthy simple and nourishing recipes.”

What are the top 3 reasons it is beneficial for parents?

1) I give them back their TIME and energy

2) Take the stress out of meal planning

3) Take the stress out of daily nutrition needs during pregnancy, nursing stages and toddler years

Interested in working with Yvette?! Contact us at : https://www.gentlegiraffes.com/contact

(headshot) Sonya Highfield, Real World Creatives

(kitchen shots) Stuart Beeby Photography (Sudbury, MA)

Clare’s Clothesline

Today we are so excited to interview team member Robyn Blatchley! Robyn owns Clare’s Clothesline where she creates quality handmade baby items and sells them on her Etsy shop!

What do you do?

“I make baby items (bibs, burp cloths, lovey blankets, etc.) and sell them through my Etsy shop.”

What are the top 3 reasons it is beneficial for parents?

All items are handmade by a local mom.

The items are durable and reusable.

I use unique patterns that you won’t find anywhere else!

Interested in working with Robyn?! Contact us at : https://www.gentlegiraffes.com/contact

Preg Appetit!

Today we are so excited to interview team member Dan Caglione! Dan is the founder and owner of Preg Appetit! Preg Appetit curates and produces culinary content for expecting mothers!

What do you do?

“Preg Appetit – your one-stop destination for healthy, yet nutritious, recipes designed to nourish not only your body, but your growing baby!”

What are the top reasons its beneficial for newborns?

” Through diet, we showcase how putting the right nutrients into your body during pregnancy will help shape your babies future with a kick start!”

What are the top 3 reasons it’s beneficial for parents?

1.) Offer free content!

2.) Registered dietitian approved!

3.)Quick easy recipes & how they interact with the baby and mom to be!

Interested in working with Dan?! Contact us at : https://www.gentlegiraffes.com/contact

Why Incline Sleepers Have Been Recalled

Why all Incline Sleepers Have Been Recalled And Are NOT Permitted For Use

This week on the blog we will be talking on the subject of incline sleepers and why they have been recalled and are not permitted for infants and children.

One of the most popular incline sleepers on the market was the Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play. On April 5, 2019, The CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission), as well as Fisher-Price issued a safety warning on the Rock-‘n-play sleeper claiming that 10 babies had died because of the sleeper. But this warning simply did not go far enough to recall the product.

A few days after the April 5th warning from CPSC and Fisher-Price, a consumer reports investigation connected the product to 32 infant deaths since 2009. The AAP called the CPSC to issue an immediate recall for the Fisher-Price Rock-‘n-Play Sleeper. On April 12, 2019, Fisher-Price finally recalled all 4.7 million of these Rock n’ Play sleepers. This came after the company had been sued over 32 infant deaths since 2009. A lot of people may not realize the impact of incline sleepers and the damage that they were doing to infants and children.

Consumer Reports concluded that these 32 deaths, between 2011 and 2019, included babies even younger than 3 months old. The main cause of death listed from the babies who died in the inclined sleeper was due to asphyxia or suffocation due to the babies’ position. In October of 2011, the American Academy of Pediatrics published guidelines of safe sleeping environments for infants, and the Rock-‘n- Play did not fit any of its criteria. The sleeper is not firm or flat therefore it puts the baby at risk to die from SIDS and other infant related deaths.

“This product is dangerous and I urge parents and caregivers to stop using it right away,” said Ben Hoffman, M.D., chairperson of AAP’s Council on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention Executive Committee. “While this recall is specific to the Rock ’n Play, there are other inclined and padded sleeping products on the market that can put infants’ safety at risk. I am glad to see this product off the market and urge all parents to talk to their pediatricians about how to keep their babies safe during sleep time and any time.”

The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) does not recommend inclined sleep products like the Rock-’n-Play. They also do not recommend any type of products that restrain a baby while asleep. The AAP advises against using car seats, strollers, or other devices for sleep because of the risk that the baby could roll or turn into an unsafe position and not be able to turn over or into the previous position which therefore will lead to suffocation or strangulation.

If you have a Fisher-Price Rock-‘n-Play, you can contact Fisher-Price for a refund or a voucher. They came out with a statement saying…

• If you have owned the Fisher-Price Rock ‘N Play Sleeper 6 months or less, you will receive a full cash refund for the suggested retail price. If you include your receipt you will be reimbursed for the receipt amount including sales taxes paid.

• For products you have owned longer than 6 months, you will receive a voucher to redeem for a new Fisher-Price product commensurate with the amount of time you have owned the Fisher-Price Rock ‘N Play Sleeper.

Photos Owned By: Healthychildren.org & pregnantchicken.com

Interested in working with Erin?! Contact us at : https://www.gentlegiraffes.com/contact

What I Would Like To Offer Women And Families

Meet Marisa Fanelli

President at Healing Point Therapeutics.

Photo By: Ksenia Trikoz

Marisa Fanelli graduated from NESA, the oldest acupuncture school in the US, with a Master’s in Acupuncture in 2010. After passing the MA medical boards, she opted to create her practice in the Metrowest area. She has seen thousands of women for all types of females issues and is grateful to be a part of their fertility and pregnancy journeys.

Three Reasons to Work With Marisa:

Before Pregnancy:

As an acupuncturist I am able to nourish the body in order to help promote and sustain a healthy pregnancy. Acupuncture regulates the hormones, balances the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, and puts the body into an optimal place to create and hold a pregnancy.

During Pregnancy:

Did you know that acupuncture can flip a breech baby? As odd as it sounds, we acupuncturists have a protocol that involves painlessly burning a tiny piece of herb on the little toe. This process has an amazing success rate for turning the baby into the correct position. It has been used for years, and many doctors refer patients to me for this protocol before attempting to turn the baby manually. This procedure is safe, effective, and comfortable.

After Pregnancy:

Many women are also unaware that acupuncture can work wonders for their mind and body after they deliver. Acupuncture stimulates milk production, and it can be a miracle for mothers who are struggling with their supply. It nourishes the blood; in layman’s terms, this means that it can bring your energy and strength back to normal levels much more quickly than you would expect. Due to its action of regulating hormones, acupuncture can also be a powerful tool in beating postpartum depression.

Marisa founded Healing Point Therapeutics for those seeking transformation at every level. So if this sounds like it’s for you, Marisa and Gentle Giraffe’s can’t wait to hear from you.

Interested in working with Marisa?! Contact us at : https://www.gentlegiraffes.com/contact

How To Acclimate Your Baby And Animal Together

Today we are so excited to interview team member Michelle Stern. Michelle is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed, Certified Canine Behavior Counselor Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and S.T.A.R Puppy Evaluator.

Michelle is also the owner of Pooch Parenting!

What do you do?

“I provide parents with training, skills and strategies so their children and dogs can have a successful relationship.”

What are the top 3 reasons it is beneficial for parents?

“It will help parents to feel prepared, confident and safe. It will also help to alleviate the guilt they feel for the lack of attention their family dog (the first baby) will be getting for awhile.

Some pets may not be safe with kids, so there is fear involved too, as the stakes are so high for everyone.

The best way I would love to be of benefit to new parents is to share more about my online course called “Preparing Dog for New Baby.”

I have a stand alone version and a Premium version that includes two 30-minute consults with me. I also have a free Facebook Group

called Parenting Kids and Dogs (with lots of expecting families in there).

I also have my new work-baby, a membership called “Thriving Parents of Kids and Dogs” – it’s a program where I help people with mindset,

management, dog training skills, kid training skills and lots of other support. It’s one part support group and one part on-call dog trainer!

I plan to launch that in August.”

Interested in working with Michelle?! Contact us at : https://www.gentlegiraffes.com/contact