Breastfeeding "Awareness"?

This gave me a chuckle on the Buy Buy Baby homepage the other day. To celebrate Breastfeeding Awareness Month, let’s cover up! (disclaimer:: I am ALL FOR breastfeeding in public, and I think the decision to cover or not is left to the mother, and it’s a non-issue because even an uncovered breastfeeder shows no…

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Safety Recalls for Dummies?

There’s a lot of news today about the infamous Bumbo seat being recalled. On the one hand, I’m glad they’re adding a safety restraint, but let’s be real here. The babies who fell out were not being watched. DON’T USE A BUMBO CHAIR AS A BABYSITTER. I mean, look at the thing. It helps non-sitting…

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Formula is EXPENSIVE!

Another reason to give breastfeeding a shot! Reason #3 Formula is expensive. Sure, it’s free at the hospital and you will get samples in the mail at first, but once you’re paying for it, it adds up quickly! The average baby drinks close to $2,000 worth in the first year – way more if she…

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A non-judgemental guide to Breastfeeding & Formula: how to choose

Deciding whether or not to breastfeed your baby is a big, very personal choice. There are medical, cultural, and all kinds of other factors that go into a decision whether or not to nurse your baby. Unfortunately, most of the information out there is very fraught, one way or the other – both sides can…

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Baby Q&A:: 4 Ways to Get Your Husband to Help Out More!

Q:: How can I get my husband to help out more with the baby? I feel like I have to do it all and I never get a break – I’m starting to feel very resentful towards him and it’s leading to even MORE stress! A::This is a SUPER common issue with clients and mama…

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How to Have the BEST Mother's Day EVER.

This year, I heard many mamas stress out over Mother’s Day because they had to shop for gifts for, and plan outings with their own mothers, mothers-in-law, stepmothers, grandmothers, birth mothers, earth mothers, you name it. When did Mother’s Day become more of a hassle than an honor? Mother’s Day is a misnomer; rather, it’s…

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A Bottle Episode

Even if you’re a breastfeeding mama, chances are you will need to know about bottles eventually – whether you are going back to work or just want a break every now and then, it’s good to have the right tools for the job. Want to know a secret? You really can’t go wrong. All of…

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Wishes

Your newborn is wide awake, howling, at 3 am. Your 2-year-old refuses to put on anything but a tutu and it’s 30 below outside. Your 5-year-old is so frustrated trying to tie his shoes that he throws a sneaker across the room at his little sister. Your teenager is locked in her room day and…

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