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Essentials for Breastfeeding; What Every Mom Needs to Know

By Stephanie Moore, RN, BSN, IBCLC Sweet Pea Baby Planners Lactation Expert & Owner/Lactation Consultant at  Becoming Mothers

I remember well the anticipation of our first child.   My daydreams would mostly drift to the upcoming birth and then thoughts would shift to infant care and the books that I had not yet read.  It is not uncommon [...]

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‘First Impressions’ from the ABC Kids Expo: Moby Wrap Inc’s Moby UV

The Moby UV is a fantastic part of Moby Wrap Inc’s line of baby wearing wraps . Like the original Moby Wrap, it is a single, long and wide piece of  fabric that is wrapped over both shoulders and uses your entire back to distribute the weight of your baby while wearing. The Moby UV , however, offers the option [...]

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Extended Breastfeeding – A commentary on support

By Jennifer Link

To wean or not to wean and why – does extended breastfeeding need a better PR campaign?

Extended Breastfeeding is considered any breastfeeding “Beyond One Year”.

Some mothers are unsure when to wean or even begin the process of weaning.  Some lucky mothers are given very clear signs by their little ones as to when [...]

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“Milk Daze” Makes for Easy Nights Also

“I love this MilkDaze nursing tank! It is stylish & functional at the same time. The tank offers easy & discrete breastfeeding access while still being supportive. There are no snaps to mess with which is a plus whether it is the middle of the night or you are out & about. The less fuss the better when you have a hungry baby!”

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Rocket Fuel Chemical In Infant Formula

April 2009.  The CDC reports that 15 major brands of infant formula contain perchlorate, a chemical found in rocket formula. The CDC did not disclose which formula brands contained this chemical.  (I highly recommend contacting your baby formula manufacturer immediately.) The concern is that when infant formula is mixed with tap water which contains [...]

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Interested in becoming a baby planner?

It’s amazing!  I have never been so fulfilled.  I love my job!  The creation of the baby concierge came out of sheer necessity.  One night, while nursing my newborn in a dark silent room, I imagined a service which would support expecting families in a creative and unique way.  This was a service I had [...]

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A little vino?

A little vino for mama is no longer a problem.  If you’d like to enjoy wine for the holidays, or any other time for that matter, check out milk screen. This simple test detects the alcohol level in breast milk. Metabolizing milk  is different  for each woman based on their [...]

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