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The Benefits of Using a Breastfeeding Chair

If you're an expectant mama planning to breastfeed, chances are you are considering adding a breastfeeding chair to your nursery.  My own mother was horrified when I told her that we planned to spend a 200 dollars on a comfy rocking chair for me to breastfeed in.  Our baby budget was small, we already had a grand total of four wooden rocking chairs in our small home, and weren't there more important things to buy?  As it turned out, that breastfeeding chair has been one of our favorite purchases.  I'm sure you'd appreciate yours as well! Why a Breastfeeding Chair? Nursing a newborn takes time.  A lot of time.  Having a comfortable place to … [Read more...]

Better Than a Blanket: 5 Reasons Why You’ll Fall in Love With Your Breastfeeding Shawl

In search of the perfect nursing cover up? Read five mom-tested reasons why you'll fall in love with a breastfeeding shawl, and why it beats every other kind of nursing cover!   When my daughter was about one month old, we braved the beach for a family trip. It was a gorgeous day, full of sun and sea breezes. We splashed in the waves, buried our toes in the sand, and listened to the laughter of her brother, cousins, and family play around us. She nestled in my chest for a nap, and I relished that glorious carefree feeling of beach life. It was a perfect day. Until it wasn't. Suddenly the clouds turned black. We … [Read more...]

Top 10 Breastfeeding Products

If you're new to the world of making breast milk, it can be pretty overwhelming! Some say it's completely natural, but a walk down the nursing-accessory aisle at the baby store can certainly say otherwise. So which breastfeeding products do you really need? Well, I'm gonna say none. I know, I know. Breastfeeding really is natural and usually doesn't require anything other than breasts and a baby (or babies - I nursed triplets!). But sometimes it's fun and even helpful to have some of these items on hand. Other times it becomes a necessity to have some of these (or similar products). And you know what? That's okay! You may be a … [Read more...]

How To Choose the Best Breast Feeding Pump for Occasional Pumping

When my second child was born, I was determined to breastfeed. I ended up purchasing a Lansinoh Affinity double electric breast pump to be able to pump occasionally so she could have a bottle if I wasn't going to be around. Once she was born, I struggled with finding time to pump because I was feeding her all the time. When I did pump and try to have my husband feed her in the evenings, she refused the bottle. I gave up pumping and just breastfed her. It was a wonderful experience, but it made going to appointments for myself difficult during her first year. With my next two children, I didn't even try to pump. That backfired when my … [Read more...]

How to Find the Best Bottle for a Breastfed Baby

So far, I have breastfed three children over five years. In my experience, finding the best bottle for a breastfed baby has been a process! My first two breastfed babies did not take a bottle at all! There are so many bottles on the market, and you can really spend a lot of money trying to choose the right bottles.  I do have a few tips to help you find the best bottle for a breastfed baby. I'll also tell you my absolute favorite bottle for my breastfed baby! How to Find the Best Bottle for a Breastfed Baby Start with only one or two choices. I suggest you only buy one or two types of bottles to begin with. As I mentioned, my first … [Read more...]

How to Make Your Own Nursing Tank Top – a Tutorial

DIY Nursing Tank Tutorial With a breastfeeding lifestyle comes the need for a slightly different wardrobe than a woman who isn't breastfeeding. I didn't really realize this before I had my first baby, but now I understand it all too well! My clothing choices are based on what items are easy to nurse in. Just pulling any ordinary top up and out of the way works. However, I quickly realized that I didn't like exposing my stomach, especially when nursing in public. A nursing tank is the solution to that problem! However, buying ready-made nursing tanks can get expensive, especially since I need a fresh one every day--and sometimes more than … [Read more...]

10 Eco-Friendly Breastfeeding Accessories (including disposable breast milk storage bags)

It can take some extra effort to look for eco-friendly breastfeeding accessories, but the good news is that there are plenty options. Surprisingly, there are even biodegradable disposable breast milk storage bags. 10 Eco-Friendly Breastfeeding Accessories Disposable Breast Milk Storage Bags 1. Honeysuckle Bags - Honeysuckle disposable breast milk storage bags are the only biodegradable bag on the market. I first heard about these bags from the Mothers Milk Cooperative, which is the first milk bank that pays mothers for their breast milk. 2. Lansinoh Bags - Lansinoh's disposable breast milk storage bags are not biodegradable, but … [Read more...]

Medela Recycles + Medela Freestyle Giveaway

Welcome to the Medela Freecycle Pump Giveaway sponsored by Medela and hosted by The Pistachio Project. Recycling has become a pretty common activity in our everyday lives. We recycle at home, we recycle at work, we even have recycling bins on the streets now! But what about the bigger items that we no longer need? Take for instance, breastpumps. What do we do with breastpumps once we are done with our breastfeeding experience? Introducing Medela Recycles Medela has heard the voices of moms and taken the initiative to create Medela Recycles. Medela Recycles is a program which takes our old breastpumps and uses each one to support the … [Read more...]

Breast Pump Review: Ameda Purely Yours

When it comes to breastfeeding products, there's a ton of different types and brands out there to choose from. Whether you're looking for the perfect pair of nursing pads or the prettiest nursing cover around, chances are you might feel a bit overwhelmed with all of the choices you have. The same is SO true for breast pumps: a device that is perhaps the most coveted product among breastfeeding mamas. There are numerous brands and types of pumps available for mamas to utilize and try and there are likely a ton of reviews out there (that's a great thing!). Today we are going to take a look at the Ameda Purely Yours Double Electric Pump with … [Read more...]

Top 10 Breastfeeding Products

If you're new to the world of making breast milk, it can be pretty overwhelming! Some say it's completely natural, but a walk down this aisle at the baby store can certainly say otherwise. So which breastfeeding products do you really need? Well, I'm gonna say none. I know, I know. But breastfeeding really is natural and usually doesn't require anything other than breasts and a baby (or babies - I nursed triplets!). But sometimes it's fun and even helpful to have some of these items on hand. Other times it does become a necessity to have some of these (or similar products). And you know what? That's ok! You may be a breastfeeding … [Read more...]