From a crystal-studded breast pump and cookies to nipple soothers and labels, we found some useful products for nursing moms.
Our brains just work better in list format. Here, let me list some good ones: 52 adventures for your baby’s first year, 13 questions to ask instead of “Are you pregnant?”, 8 flexible jobs for Stay-at-home-moms, and 52 super places to take a busy toddler.
Water toys and gear that make swimming more fun for rookie moms
Water toys and gear that make swimming more fun for rookie moms. When your children can swim independently, time at the pool is a vacation. Until then…
Shirts and dresses for breastfeeding moms (that don’t even look like nursing tops)
Six stylish choices for nursing or pumping moms that will get you through the summer.
The Control Freak’s Guide to packing your diaper bag
Allow me to suggest a two-pronged approach for the very best ready-to-meet-every-challenge diaper bag packing: the daily bag & backup.
5 (light) green toddler activities
5 Fun light green, Earth-friendly activities to do with your toddler and only one gets your fingernails dirty. Earth Day any day.
My very strong opinions about nursing bras
With my 30+ months of breastfeeding experience, I have a few strong opinions for you about nursing bras with little hooking flaps.
Leave your neighborhood
Today’s challenge: Find a park you’ve never visited that has baby swings. In these pictures, Julian is four-and-a-half months old.
Checklist for pumping moms
From what to bring to what to wear when you go back to work, this short guide is packed with tips for pumping moms.
6 favorite finds at The Biggest Baby Shower
I spent time navigating the bustling aisles of baby products and services, which ranged from innovative and stylish (nursery decor) to practical (diapers and life insurance).
A few thoughts on family holiday cards
As I document year after year, I am a bit obsessed with family holiday cards. (See the ones I actually sent out in 2011.) I love receiving them, so I feel obligated to send them. This isn’t an obligation I resent, actually. I look forward to selecting them and mailing them out. I realize MANY people […]
Baby’s first Christmas means extra diapers
This post was sponsored by Well Beginnings. I want to thank Well Beginnings for inviting me to experience their new diaper line at a daytime party filled with happy babies and holiday treats. This early Christmas party got me thinking about the joys and stresses of having a brand new baby at the holidays! So, […]
Things to do with toddlers before age 2
52 great things to do with toddlers before they turn two. 35: Hardware Store. More weekly challenges and ideas.