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What if you could only have 15 items for those first few newborn months? Here are my TOP 15. Give me these 15 and I'm "all set." 1. Diapers - Cloth or Disposable, take your pick, but you'll need something to cover up that super sweet bottom. Unless, of course, you decide to go diaper-free. […]
I suppose we should begin with the end: a list of all the things you should NOT put on your baby registry. These items are ones that you should either (A) pass on altogether, (B) borrow from a friend or buy secondhand, or (C) "wait and see" if you need it. PASS DVDs for babies […]
As I mentioned in a previous post, nursing clothes are not a necessity...but they can be very nice. Especially in circumstances that may require you to nurse in public (example: taking a trip by plane). I know some women feel comfortable nursing anytime, anywhere - but I'm a more private person. If I am […]
Think of this as your primer about nursing clothes. Nursing Clothes 101. A Q & A session for the new mom and mom-to-be. Here goes... WHAT ARE NURSING CLOTHES? Essentially, they are tops, tanks, camis, pajamas, and dresses that provide easy access to your breasts to help you nurse with ease...at home or on-the go. This […]
A nursing pillow is one of those products that some moms consider a necessity...and other moms scoff at as an unnecessary luxury. I'm in the middle camp: I think they're a "nicety," not a necessity. If you're short on money, you certainly can use regular pillows for support. But if you can spare the change, […]
You're pregnant with your first baby and you have no idea what breastfeeding will be like. Questions float through your mind at midnight as you try to get comfortable enough to fall asleep... Will it hurt? What will it feel like? Will my baby nurse right away? What if I don't know what to do? […]
It's hard to recommend bras to other moms because not all moms (and not all boobs) are created equal. Some moms like underwire; others hate it. Some moms want padding to "enhance"; others want to minimize. Some prefer the snug fit of sports bras; others don't like wearing bras at all. It's really a very […]
I have to admit: when I first saw this product, I kind of scrunched up my eyebrows in skepticism. It seemed like just another useless "invention" that might appear on the Home Shopping Network or in a package with one of those cheesy "As Seen on TV" labels (that somehow always manage to get my […]