Tag: breastfeeding
Gender Neutral Nursing Covers
A friend of mine is expecting her first baby and she asked me about what my favorite brand of nursing cover is. My advice is always to try on different covers, if possible, and see which one works for you. Once you know what brand you like, you can then choose one of their many [...]
5 Ways to Support a Nursing Mama When She Visits Your Home
This month marks my 20th month of breastfeeding between my two children. In that time, I’ve nursed just about everywhere imaginable – airports, cars, parks, restaurants and one of my personal favorites, Nordstrom. Can I get an “amen” for their fantastic mother’s rooms? All those public places used to worry me when it came to [...]
How Long Do You Breastfeed Your Baby?
Today I’m here to talk breast feeding. How long one breast feeds their child to be specific. Is there a certain age that is ideal to stop breast feeding your child? How long does the average mother breast feed their child? What is best for you? Let’s talk! The American Pediatric Association defines extended nursing [...]
Recycle Your Nursing Bras With Bras2Moms
Bras are expensive, and nursing bras are no exception. Although it might not be the most fun lingerie shopping trip, having a properly fitting nursing bra is key to breastfeeding success. Can I get a hearty “Amen!”? Too small and a mama risks plugged ducts and other complications, to loose and the lack of support [...]
Boppy Introduces New Updated Nursing Pillow
One of the most popular nursing pillow companies, Boppy, has just introduced a new updated nursing pillow. The Boppy Pillow has been a must-have on most nursing mama’s baby registry for a long time. I loved and used my Boppy with each of my three kids and I love that they have updated it to [...]
The Importance of Supporting a Breastfeeding Mom
I attend my local La Leche meetings every month, as long as neither of my kids are sick. Even in the two months before baby number 2 was born and baby number 1 had stopped nursing, I continued to go because I wanted to offer my help to new moms, and be around the old [...]
Nurse-In At Hollister Stores Across The U.S on January 5, 2013
Calling all nursing moms! You are needed! WHAT: Nurse-in WHERE: Hollister stores across the U.S. WHEN: Saturday January 5th, 2013 at 3pm local time. WHY: Brittany Warfield claims that as she was nursing her 7 month old with her jacket over her in front of a Hollister store in Houston, Texas, the male manager [...]
Functional and Fabulous Nursing Tanks
I’ve been nursing or pumping for a total of 17 months and am still going strong. At times, it’s been difficult to modify my clothing into something that allows for easy access multiple times each day. But, I’m committed to breastfeeding and am therefore, committed to making snazzy adjustments to my wardrobe. Nursing tanks have [...]
The Experience of Nursing a Newborn
On September 10th, 2012 we welcomed our second child to the world. Our baby boy was born almost exactly 2 years after his big sister. I managed to go home 24 hours after he was born, and was feeling pretty confident because hey, I just had a kid two years ago. I know what I’m [...]
Milk-Saver Review
My children are just 22 months apart. When I was thinking through everything I would need for my second baby I assumed I had all the basics covered. Not many new products could have come out in less than two years, right? Well, I was wrong! Or, at least I missed this must-have the first [...]
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