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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: Baby Hobo Convertible Diaper Bag/Portable Nursing Pillow by Warm Milk

This is a fully functional diaper bag that transforms into a soft, plush nursing pillow. As a diaper bag it offers a changing pad, insulated bottle pockets, and a special place just for pacifiers.  The shoulder strap doubles as a stabilizing strap around the waste when using the nursing pillow. The strap is adjustible and lined with [...]

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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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Baby Dream Gear Class

The Baby Dream Gear Class Series was created in 2008 by April Beach, Sweet Pea, Baby Savvy and Baby Planner, Inc. Founder. Our unique and exclusive class allows expecting families to touch, test and and examine products for parents and babies in a comfortably elegant atmosphere without sales pressures or outside influences. This [...]

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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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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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The very first Baby Gear Class

“Baby Dream Gear”

We are proud to introduce the
World’s First Baby Gear Class

As one of the original baby planners we have been listening to the needs and desires of new families.  Time and money are the most common concerns, and new families want to prepare accordingly.

BABY DREAM GEAR

… is a must [...]

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