I spend a good 1-3 hours per day pumping, particularly during the weekday. By far, our biggest obstacle in our breastfeeding journey has been low supply, and I've found emptying my breast often helps me to produce milk. If you've ever pumped, you know this is a really boring task. At least with nursing, you may or may not have one hand free, and if not you at least are looking at a cute baby. … [Read more...]
Mamaway UltraComfort Seamless Maternity & Nursing Bra Review
The following product was sent to me at no cost to facilitate my review. All opinions remain my own. For more information, see my full disclosure policy. Before getting pregnant, I had a rotation of about 3-5 bras that I would wear. They were of course, pink or teal, lacy, with various frills and buttons on them to really take them up a notch from underthing. Almost all underwire, since I … [Read more...]
Honest Company Silicone Bottle Review
We have tried so many types of bottles with my son. It's not that he was a particularly picky baby, or that he would refuse bottle. My son would accept any bottle eagerly, wolf his milk down and cry for more. We tried paced bottle feedings, feedings closer together (although mostly he got bottles on demand), a pacifier when I wasn't around, and more breastmilk when we had it (but this wasn't too … [Read more...]
4 Alternatives to Plastic Baby Bottles
Most people remember the big uproar about BPA in baby products in the early 2010s. Bisphenol A, is a chemical used in the production of plastic and linings. It can be found everywhere - water bottles, cling wrap, toys, cups, canned food linings and baby products. The problem is that BPA is a known hormone disruptor and has been linked to problems with brain development and reproduction. The most … [Read more...]
Nursing Pillow Showdown: Boppy vs My Breast Friend
This post contains affiliate links. All products were purchased by mean; opinions remain my own. From the minute I got pregnant, I knew I was going to breastfeed my baby (you can read about our nursing journey here!). I imagined looking into those sweet eyes as he drifted off to sleep; I imagined lovingly stroking his head as he gazed up at me; I imagined holding his as he slept peacefully. … [Read more...]
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