Pregnancy is such a fun time... choosing baby clothes, deciding on names, and showing off that beautiful baby bump! I wasted no time raiding my local maternity stores when I found out I was pregnant. I bought special maternity pants, shirts, even a scarf. But... maternity clothes are expensive, and a lot of them are really only good for the pregnancy part. Who wants to buy cute clothes that you … [Read more...]
Pumping on the Go with the Motif Duo
Pumping can be a huge hassel. Set up time, pumping, take down time, cleaning, washing. Not to mention that even the most portable of breast pumps are still large enough to require their own bags. When I go to work, I'm usually toting at least 4 bags; my purse, my lunch bag, a milk cooler and a pump bag. I received the following product at no cost to facilitate my review; however all … [Read more...]
Nurse & Pump with Ease with the Belibea Nursing Bra
Breastfeeding is arguably one of the most natural things for your baby, so it comes as a surprise to many mothers (myself included) when things don't come so easily. Even though I had done a little reading and attended a La Leche League meeting with my first, I still experienced problems with nursing my little one. Cracked and painful nipples, milk supply, latch problems - you name it, and I … [Read more...]
Creating a Natural Postpartum Essentials Basket
The following article contains affiliate links, meaning I will receive a small commission if you purchase something at no additional cost to you. All opinions remain my own. For more information, see my full disclosure policy. Towards the end of both of my pregnancies, I found myself beginning to nest; cleaning, organizing, getting things ready. All in anticipation of having the perfect house … [Read more...]
Is Your Child ‘Too Old’ For That?
There are many parents out there. Some parents are more judgemental than others. What people usually forget, is that every child and situation is different. This means that no child’s ‘timeline’ is going to be the same. If you’re wondering whether your child is ‘too old’ for something, read on... Breastfeeding There’s no real set rule on breastfeeding. You start breastfeeding right away, and … [Read more...]
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