What kind of mom are you? (Besides a good one of course)
Check out these definitions of what being Silky, Crunchy or Scrunchy moms are:
Silky Mami: Modern mother who prefers medicated hospital birth, bottle feeding/part time breastfeeding, disposable diapers, crib sleeping, etc. One who follows the advice of established medical authority; often tend to be working moms who rely on modern products for convenience and time management.
Example: She buys her baby food, uses Pampers and vaccinates on schedule…She’s a silky mama!
Crunchy Mami: 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.
Example: That crunchy mama is breastfeeding in public again!
Scrunchy Mami: A mom that is a mixture of both a silky and crunchy mom. One who may formula feed, and vaccinate as well as hospital birth but may use cloth diapers and make their own baby food.
Example: I formula feed my baby and choose to vaccinate but I support home birth and make my own baby food so I’m a scrunchy mom!
I’ve determined that I’m a scrunchy mom that leans more towards crunchy. I definitely don’t do cloth diapering, and while I hesitate the validity of immunizations on a daily basis, I succumbed and followed the pediatrician’s advice to vaccinate meatball on schedule. What’s really funny is that Crunchy moms are defined as vegetarian or vegan and I’ve been considering moving over to a vegan lifestyle after I am done breastfeeding meatball (which could not be for another 2 years but extended breastfeeding is another post). I’m such a freaking hippie. What am I doing in this era?
Anyhoot, how do you classify yourselves?
Have a great day mamis 
I’m a scrunchy mom! I’m a nurse so I’m a believer in modern medicine, but I nursed, baby wore, co-slept (sometimes), don’t believe in harsh punishment, yeah, so maybe a bit more crunchy then silky. Although, I do LOVE meat so won’t go veggie anytime soon. Thanks for sharing this
I’m mostly crunchy with a scrunchy twist. I wanted a natural childbirth, but after holding out 12 hours needed the Epi. Later events unfolded where we needed major medical intervention, so I had to, and still do, put a decent amount of faith in modern medicine. I wanted to breastfeed so badly that after it didn’t work out I became an exclusive pumper. I DO cloth diaper (I tried both ‘sposies and cloth and prefer cloth…it’s so easy and economical if you have a washer and dryer…and the diapers are so darn cute!) I also plan on making my own baby food when the time comes. I wanted to baby wear, buying both a moby and becco baby carrier for the purpose, but can’t ever seem to find the opportunity to. I also wanted to vaccinate, but found a pediatrician that prefers a delayed vaccination schedule for some of the vaccines. We sometimes co-sleep (he sleeps better that way and I do love to snuggle him) and sometimes crib sleep (we feel safer with him in the crib). No temptation for the vegan/vegetarian lifestyle though…To sum up, I lean towards doing things in a more natural way but sometimes need some help, so…I have a scrunchy twist!
I also tried to hold out and go all natural for birth, but after 24 hours of labor I gave out and asked for the epidural. It was mostly because I was exhausted and just wanted to sleep before pushing. Next time though I would love to do a natural birth (at a hospital, that’s some silky right there).
As for cloth diapers, I agree, if you have a washer & dryer then it’s more economical. I don’t so going to the laundromat with a bag of soiled diapers daily is not an option.
Vaccinations, I figure I have mine and I came out ok, as did everyone else I know. I wasn’t a fan of letting meatball get the flu shot but I was totally pressured by my overbearing mom to go for it. Sigh….relatives.
Also, for eating, I don’t actually make any food for meatball. I do baby led weaning (where babies feed themselves and eat what you eat). It’s been great so far but I also waited until 7 months to introduce solids. I plan on breastfeeding meatball forever (LMAO).
And I’m all for co-sleeping. I fully enjoy the family bed and as a matter of fact, meatball is snuggled up next to me now. I absolutely LOVE sleeping with her and waking up next to her. LOVE. LOVE. LOVE! I put her in the crib from time to time, mostly for her daytime naps or when I’m busy cleaning or showering.
Baby wearing….yes! But not as often as you think. I have a moby wrap I used once and an ergobaby carrier I use often. Most times I just carry her in my arms, because getting this squiggly little worm into her carrier is a bit of a nightmare at times.
So there you have it, some of my scrunchy ways.
Want to write a little entry about being an exclusive pumper?
You can be vegan and breastfeed! My DS more than tripled his birthweight in a year with my veggie-powered breast milk, and his supplemental vegan food after 6 months.
But I do use disposable diapers. I know, such a contradiction. Ha! And we vaccinate. Guess I’m a Crunchy person but a Scrunchy Momma.