Day 21 – Monte Luca Glider
This is a story that’s taken me almost 11 months to tell, mostly because the humiliation has just recently worn off. Almost. At the ABC Kids Expo this past September, I was in rough shape. I was barely...
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When I was pregnant with my first baby, someone asked me if I would breastfeed. “I guess so,” I replied. My mother, within earshot, shrilled “you guess so??” And this was how I learned that I actually...
View Article5 interesting things about breastfeeding a toddler
My son recently turned 19 months old, and I have a confession to make. I’m still breastfeeding. This is the longest I’ve gone with any of my kids, and he shows no sign of losing interest. So he’s not...
View ArticleNo more nursing
I never expected to nurse my son for two and a half years. Both my daughters lost interest by around 18 months, and I figured he’d follow suit. But 18 months came and went and he was still interested....
View ArticleHave a cow! Tips for transitioning your toddler to cow’s milk
One of the topics your pediatrician will most likely bring up during the 12 month old visit is the transition from breast milk or formula to cow’s milk. This topic usually brings up a few questions:...
View ArticleSpotlight on: the Kiinde Kozii Breast Milk & Bottle Warmer Gift Set
Included in the set: the Kozii, 20 Twist Pouches, 8 direct pump adapters, 1 storage bag organizer, 2 Squeeze Bottles, and 2 Slow Flow Nipples First, a little bit about the company! Kiinde has been...
View ArticleFinding the right nursing pillow: Ergobaby vs. Boppy vs. Nook
When I was pregnant with Reese, “breastfeeding” was one of the things I Googled most often. How would I know what to do? Would she latch (whatever that meant)? Would it hurt? Is it just me or does that...
View ArticleAugust is National Breastfeeding Month! (And: did you know that you can...
It should seem obvious that, given that we’re in the business of providing absolutely everything for babies, we totally support breastfeeding (and all feeding choices – babies gotta eat!). However,...
View ArticleHow do you get a free breast pump? Talk to Acelleron at Drool Baby Expo on...
DROOL BABY EXPO APRIL 7, 2016, 3PM-9PM www.droolbabyexpo.com Everyone loves free stuff, and babies are pretty expensive, so it was thrilling for parents all over the country to hear that the...
View ArticleBreastfeeding basics: the necessities for nursing
For something that’s natural, breastfeeding doesn’t come easily for everyone. For starters, it takes most moms and babies a while to get the hang of it; 92 percent of new moms surveyed at UC Davis...
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