Tag: babies

Bye-bye binky: How to break-up with a pacifier

There are over 160 different pet names for a pacifier. No matter what you call it when it’s time to say goodbye, it can be hard on the entire family. Below is a simple and creative way to say “bye-bye” to binky, making this transition a little less painful for...

Breastfeeding myths—BUSTED!

By Kendra Smith

As with a lot of things involving pregnancy and babies, there are a lot of crazy ideas about breastfeeding. Here are a myths few along with the real story. MYTH #1: Taking a breastfeeding break helps you produce more milk. THE TRUTH: The more you breastfeed, the more milk your...

Review: Bloom Zen Stroller

By Michelle Lee

Bloom Zen Stroller [amazon asin=B007BSWYAS&text=Bloom Zen]MSRP $799 6 MONTHS TO 44 LBS (from birth with the Bloom Yoga Newborn Nest or an infant car seat) WEIGHS 20 LBS. The Zen catches your eye with bold, playful colors and draws you in with highly thoughtful features. The smallest-folding all-terrain stroller, this...

How to create a breastfeeding sanctuary

By Kendra Smith

Breastfeeding works best when you’re comfortable, so set up a special space for feeding time. Some items you may want to include: A comfortable chair – Feeding time for a newborn takes most of the day, whether you’re breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, so a soft chair that supports your back and...

The Scoop on Lactation Consultants

By Kendra Smith

Who are they? Professionals trained to help new moms and dads with breastfeeding questions and challenges. Do you need one? Yes—especially if they’re available at your hospital for free, and most are. Even if you think you’re doing fine, it can’t hurt to have someone stop in during a feeding—they...

Review: Britax B-Agile Stroller

By Michelle Lee

[amazon asin=B0050GD2AE&text=Britax B-Agile] MSRP $249.99 BIRTH TO 55 LBS WEIGHS 16.5 LBS www.britaxusa.com The B-Agile’s three-wheel design and larger wheel diameter provide stability and great maneuverability in a standard stroller. Easy to assemble, it comes with an adapter for use with Britax Chaperone and B-Safe infant car seats. With the...