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World Breastfeeding Week 2011

1 Aug

It’s World Breastfeeding Week! World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated in over 170 countries! I am so excited about this year’s World Breastfeeding Week, probably because it might be my final one during which I’m actually nursing. Given Jax’s sleep issues, who knows whether there will be any more babies for me. I need some amazing [...]

BabyBond nursing wrap (review & contest)

3 Feb

I am 100% all for any breastfeeding accessory or equipment that helps mom stick with breastfeeding a little longer or that provides extra comfort to nursing moms and babies. I was very excited when I received a BabyBond nursing wrap in the mail to try out. BabyBond’s tagline on their website is this: For nursing [...]

My favorite 13 breastfeeding supplies

24 Jan

Last summer, a friend asked me to write a list of my must-haves for breastfeeding, since I’d been doing it a whole year at that point. Below is that list. I figured I’d post it publicly where maybe it’ll help someone more than it’s doing by just sitting in my Sent folder. But let me [...]

Tips for new breastfeeders–nursing tops (who needs ‘em!)

2 Dec

#5 – Nursing shirts aren’t the most stylish or affordable items of clothing, no? Well, guess what? You don’t really need them. A cardigan or button-down blouse over a nursing tank will do just fine for the chilly weather. Or in the summer, a nursing tank with a regular tank thrown on top isn’t a [...]

Tips for new breastfeeders–Thankful for…growth spurts?

25 Nov

#4 – Growth spurts happen. And when they do, man… you might feel like you have a permanent fixture attached to your boob! But frequent nursing is good! So just try to ride it out as best you can. Baby will be back to the usual routine when the growth spurt is over. Get comfy [...]