My husband and I were recently invited to attend a formal fundraising gala with friends. My first thought was, “Yes!” then “What will I wear?” As I mentally reviewed the dresses in my closet, I realized I wouldn’t be able to nurse Joey in any of them. Visions of the Gala began to fade from […]
Nuk Simply Natural Feeding System gives Mom a break {review}
A month after Joey was born, I sat in my living room crying. I loved my new baby, but I felt trapped. I couldn’t go skiing or rock climbing or swimming. I couldn’t even attend the symphony to see my friend play her violin. I couldn’t do anything without a newborn baby attached to me. […]
The Madison Nursing Dress from the Momzelle Spring Collection
Nothing says summer more than a light, sleeveless dress. It’s comfy and cool, and it’s possible even if you’re breastfeeding, thanks to Momzelle’s awesome selection of nursing apparel. They’ve just released their 2017 Spring Collection. There are so many pretty tops and dresses in the collection. The one that caught my eye was the Madison […]
Why Every Nursing Mom Needs a Breast Pump #AventMoms
Before Sunshine was born, I was happy to have recommendations from friends and family members about what we’d need for a new baby. One of those recommendations came from my sister-in-law, who said I’d need a breast pump. Even though I was planning to breastfeed, I bought myself Philips Avent Pump she suggested. I’m so […]
Hotmilk Lingerie: The Perfect Addition to Your Nursing Wardrobe
Today I’m talking about—yes—bras on the blog. I’m so excited about Hotmilk Lingerie’s great undergarments for nursing moms. If you are breastfeeding, or have a friend who is, read on to find out more! One of the things nobody tells you when you become a new moms is how many new clothes you need. Of […]
Breastfeeding Apparel from Momzelle: Stylish, Comfy, and Practical!
Sunshine nursed for 14 months. Lily weaned at 28 months. Jade breastfed until about 22 months. Pearl is almost a year and still nursing. That means I’ve spent three-quarters of the last almost-9 years breastfeeding a baby. Which also means I’ve spent that much time planning my outfits around being able to do that. Recently, […]
Tips for Weaning Your Baby or Toddler from Breastfeeding
With my oldest daughter, my goal was to breastfeed her until she was one. She weaned when she was about 14 months, the youngest of my girls to give up “mommy’s milk.” All of mine have weaned fairly easily (though they’ve kept up their night feedings for longer than I’d like). Here, other nursing moms […]
Breastfeeding Products & Apparel
One of the reasons I love breastfeeding is that it requires very few accessories. I don’t have to cart bottles or snacks with me for the baby; I can simply feed her whenever and wherever she gets hungry. Having said that, there are products that help making breastfeeding easier. Here’s a list of breastfeeding products, […]
8 Breastfeeding Stories to Inspire Nursing Moms
This first week in August is World Breastfeeding Week. In honour of that, I asked my fellow bloggers to share their breastfeeding posts with me. Here’s a collection of breastfeeding stories—stories about the ups and downs of breastfeeding from real moms who’ve been there, done that, and decided to write about it. Our Breastfeeding Story—Breastfeeding […]
9 Items Every Mom Should Have In Her Diaper Bag
Packing the diaper bag has no universal checklist. Creating a checklist tailored to your needs is a fantastic idea. From child to child and from mom to mom, each diaper bag will have its own uniqueness in accordance to necessity and personality. There are some obvious and standard items even inexperienced moms will know to […]
