I admit it, I'm not the most fashion-forward mother in the world. I don't wear make-up, I rarely do anything special with my hair, and you're lucky if I bust out my boots in winter (instead of my toe socks and flip-flops). However, I'm a sucker for staying warm. Winter can be tricky because you want to wear clothes that make it easy to get to your breasts for a feeding, but you are also trying to bundle up so the least amount of your skin is showing. That's exactly why the functionality of the infinity scarf had me hooked. It should be renamed the breastfeeding scarf. What is the infinity scarf? Imagine a long loop. This can be a crocheted … [Read more...]
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5 Types of Breast Milk Containers
When you're ready to pump breast milk for your baby, you'll need to find a good storage container for the milk. There are a lot of breast milk container options on the market, and it's a good idea to experiment and see what container, or set of containers, works best for you. 5 Types of Breast Milk Containers 1.) Bottles - Bottles designed specifically for storing breast milk are a great option because they can twist right onto your breast pump, then twist or snap onto the bottle's nipple without having to transfer the milk. They come in many shapes and sizes, and their rigid form gives you an accurate reading of how much milk you're … [Read more...]
Goat Milk Baby Formula {Recipe}
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So you've begun breastfeeding and for some reason or another you need to supplement with a baby formula. Which to choose? The number of formulas out there are overwhelming! All of them state that they are "close to breast milk" but if you read the back of the can, you are still confused. Does breast milk have corn syrup solids? And what if baby cannot tolerate the formula? Enter goat milk baby formula! Why Choose Goat Milk Baby Formula Perhaps in talking to your grandmother, she mentioned that she, too, used a goat's milk formula. It's said to be as close to breast milk as you can get, and it's easy for babies to tolerate if they cannot … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Advice: For the Days You Want to Throw in the Towel
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Breastfeeding advice. It comes in all shapes and sizes. Some is very helpful. Some constructive. Some advice-givers might mean well but may not be helpful. Some advice is downright harmful. When I first started breastfeeding over six years ago, I received all sorts of advice. Most was helpful or at least well meaning. I was a new mom and really had no idea if the advice was good or bad until I had a few miles under my belt. Not-So-Great Breastfeeding Advice One of the worst sentiments I was told repeatedly is that breastfeeding is a magical experience. That it is just amazing to stare into the eyes of your little babe while he gets all … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Pumps: Which Ones Suck The Most?
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Having trouble deciding which of the breastfeeding pumps are right for you? Let's take a good luck at what is available and see if we can narrow down the options and explain each type in better detail. There are two types of breast pumps: manual and electric. A manual breast pump is one that requires the use of your hands, and good old elbow grease. Although I can say that it does not require large amounts of force and strength in order to use manual breast pumps. Electric breast pumps, however, are operated by utilizing a plug or a battery of sorts. Which one you purchase depends highly on one major factor: why you are needing it in … [Read more...]
Should I Let Baby Nurse To Sleep?
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Sleep. Babies and sleep. Nursing and sleep. We spend so many minutes of so many hours of so many days worrying about sleep. How much we're getting and how much we're not getting. We listen to advice and we read books and we worry, worry, worry. Now, three babies in, I don't worry anymore - and I let my baby nurse to sleep. Is It Ok to Let Baby Nurse to Sleep? I know this is a very polarizing subject. Many moms choose not to allow this habit to begin. Many use it as a powerful tool. Many have babies that can't or won't fall asleep at the breast! But for me, letting my baby nurse to sleep has been a gift. When Ronan, my oldest, was a … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Games: How to Keep Your Baby Focused
Breastfeeding can be a wonderful bonding experience. But sometimes feeding your baby in situations where they can become distracted can be difficult and darn right embarrassing. You know what I mean if anyone has walked up and started talking to you so that your baby looks and flashes everyone. That moment for me was when my son looked and sent milk spraying onto my husband's First Sergeant. I don't think I have ever turned so red. (Note: He took it really well.) Enter: the need for breastfeeding games! 5 Breastfeeding Games to Play with Baby Here are five easy breastfeeding games to help keep your baby on task rather then looking around. … [Read more...]
Babies, Bottles and Breasts: The Best Breast Pump for Twins
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Ideally, all moms of multiples could breastfeed their babes--simultaneously--without a hitch. But, in reality, there are innumerable difficulties which can spring up and make breastfeeding difficult (or even occasionally impossible) for mothers of multiples. Twins are more likely to spend time in the NICU, where they are often tube-fed or intravenously fed, and sometimes complications from surgeries or prematurity continue even after the babies are brought home. Consequently, many mothers of twins end up pumping, either temporarily or permanently, for one or both babies. If you find yourself facing the prospect of spending hours in front … [Read more...]
Can I Improve Breast Milk for My Newborn?
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Breast milk, all on its own, is a pretty perfect food for your baby. I mean, it changes as your child grows to meet their individual needs, produces antibodies to any illness that you have been exposed to - offering an amazing immune boost and protection for your baby, and even adjusts in supply according to how much your baby is eating. Pretty incredible, right? Can you improve breast milk for your newborn, though? When it comes right down to it, your body really puts your baby's nutritional needs first, even above your own. This helps ensure that he or she has absolutely everything they need to grow and thrive, which leaves very little … [Read more...]
Can You Eat Sushi While Breastfeeding?
Your breastfeeding relationship with your baby is most likely to be enjoyable for everyone when you don't have to sacrifice the foods you love to eat. If sushi is one of your favorites, you may be wondering, "Can you eat sushi while breastfeeding?" Know Your Options The word sushi actually refers to a Japanese food prepared with vinegared rice. There are many vegetarian and fully cooked sushi options which would be perfectly suitable (and healthy) for a nursing mother. You may be wondering about the risks of eating the raw fish in sushi while breastfeeding. During pregnancy, some doctors recommend mothers avoid sushi because of the … [Read more...]
