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Kiinde Feeding System For Nursing Moms
I am a nursing mother and have to say, pumping is my least favorite thing to do. The washing of the pump accessories, then storing the milk in the bag, then defrosting it when the baby is ready to feed is quite time consuming for us moms. Now we can pump, store, organize, warm, ...read more
The Only Bottle Made for Breast Milk
The feeding section of a baby store is a veritable cornucopia of confusing bottle options. There are bottles made of glass, bottles made of silicone, bottles to combat colic, and bottles with fancy filters. There is no straightforward option, and selecting a winner from a sea of ...read more
Maternity Maven - Summer Style
As the weeks fly by and I am firmly in the fifth month of my pregnancy, I am having so much fun growing this baby. There are certainly a lot of consistencies between my first two pregnancies and this one (excitement, worry, sleep deprivation!) But there is one significant and ...read more
Momtrends Must-Have: Feeding Gear & #Giveaway
Best Breast Feeding Pillow: Blessed Nest Nesting Pillow There are a few other more popular brands of breast feeding pillows, but I promise you - this one is better. Here's why - the Nesting Pillow is filled with buckwheat hulls that allow you to adjust the filling to get just ...read more
BabyNes: A Better (and Easier!) Way to Bottle-Feed Baby
I wasn’t home when my brand-new BabyNes machine was delivered to my front door... And, so, I was a bit confused when my husband texted me the following message: “Your ‘Baby Keurig’ has arrived.” Well, it turns out my husband’s reaction is a fairly standard one. Many people do, ...read more
Gear Girl: Favorite Nursing Pillows
Breastfeeding pillows were a staple in my living room when my kids were little. They were invaluable for getting my babes in just the right position, but severely lacked in the style department. Fortunately, brands have heard the cry of stylish moms who don't want to shove their ...read more
Syncing Your Style: Favorite Breastfeeding Must-Haves
Breastfeeding is certainly natural but that doesn't mean it is an easy task for any mother. Whether you're a first timer or a seasoned pro, I have rounded up some of my favorite breastfeeding must-haves. Cake Lingerie: Bring the feminine back to nursing bras with Cake Lingerie. ...read more
#LittleVictories Nursing Campaign with Bravado Designs
As women we are always multitasking. According to a new survey of more than 1,000 pregnant women and new moms ages 20-45 by Bravado Designs, a company that focuses on all new mothers through a wide range of products, community initiatives, and philanthropic partnerships that ...read more
Syncing Your Style: Fashionable Nursing Tops
I am a nursing mama for the third time and the major difference this time around is that I have clothing that makes it easy, convenient and discreet to nurse my baby whenever she needs. Long gone are the old standbys of cardis and tanks that seemingly were the only option for ...read more
Gear Girl: Chic Nursing Covers
If you're a new mom on-the-go, breastfeeding in public is often a necessity. Fortunately, there are dozens of comfortable and chic nursing covers to keep you looking fashionable while you're feeding. So say goodbye to that random blanket or burp cloth at the bottom of your diaper ...read more
Monday Mingle: Nursing Mama Style
I am so excited to share with you this weeks Monday Mingle for all moms who are currently nursing their little ones. I discovered this super chic brand called Au Lait that is dedicated to making fashionable clothing for breastfeeding mothers. I am still nursing my youngest and ...read more
Syncing Your Style: Breastfeeding Accessories
As a breastfeeding mama, there are certain items that make the process more comfortable, more convenient and definitely more stylish. Last month I brought you my favorite nursing intimates, and I have also covered the essentials a breastfeeding mama needs. Here are some of my ...read more
Syncing Your Style: Nursing Intimates
There's nothing worse than feeling uncomfortable, unattractive or downright blah while you're expecting...except feeling that way after baby arrives. Adjusting to your new body after baby makes his debut can be tough on a new mama. That's why it's especially important to pay ...read more
Syncing Your Style: Baby Shower Gift Guide
As far as parties go, baby showers can be oodles of fun, from the sweet decorations to the teeny weeny items that seem impossibly small to the overall cheer in the air. You usually have the option to shop off the parents' to be gift registry but I have rounded up some ideas for ...read more
Rainbow Light Vitamins for Health
We are huge fans of vitamin supplements, but not just any vitamin, ones only of high quality and potency.Rainbow Light, a producer of natural vitamins for 30 years, has been my go-to vitamin pre, during and post pregnancy. Rainbow Light recently launched their newest edition to ...read more
Syncing Your Style: Fashionable Nursing Wear
With Breastfeeding Awareness Month well under way, we have written about essentials items a breastfeeding mama might need and heard from founder of Pumping Essentials, Joy Kosack. Clothing that a breastfeeding mama wears can make all the difference in her success, level of ...read more
Breastfeeding Essentials & Exclusive Interview with Joy Kosak
I plan on breastfeeding new baby just as I did with my other two children. While breastfeeding is a natural way of feeding your baby, it is not always the easiest. I recommend a supportive network to every new and experienced BF mama because every baby is different and every ...read more
Syncing Your Style: Maternity Lounge Wear
Nothing says discomfort to an expectant mama like too tight clothing. At the end of a long day running around with, and after my two littles, I want to change into something a little more comfortable. Maternity lounge wear is perfect for well lounging! As our bodies grow and ...read more
The Baby Issue: Luxury Parenting Suite
Momtrends attended the The Baby Issue: Luxury Parent Suite last week at the Roosevelt Hotel. The Baby Issue gifted & showcased over 30 top baby & toddler products. Hosted by Jayneoni Moore who is known for her lavish Baby & Toddler Boom Boom Room Gifting Suites for celebrity moms ...read more
Loving Moments by Leading Lady: Nursing Bras
It is super important for us expecting moms to find the right nursing bras while nursing our little ones. We need bras that are supportive, comfortable, easy to wear, and fashionable, too. Loving Moments by Leading Lady makes it easier than ever for new moms to find quality ...read more
Tommee Tippee: Anti Colic Bottles
With a new baby only four weeks away, I am in serious nesting mode. I am just about finished with the nursery, already washed the newborn clothes, but there are still some lose ties I need to finish up. Tommee Tippee Bottles are at the top of my list of things I need for the new ...read more
Nursing and Pumping Bra by The Dairy Fairy
It is hard to imagine that my daughter is going to be here in 10 short weeks. I have yet to get everything ready and finalized but one thing I know for sure, is that I hope to breastfeed her. I nursed my other two children but the one thing I always dreaded was the pumping. ...read more
Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Bras
As we prepare to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, our friends over at Leading Lady, a premiere nursing and full figure intimate apparel company, shared some fun, interesting and useful facts about breastfeeding as well as a nursing bra guide so that you know what you look ...read more
Nurse in Style with BeBe au Lait Nursing Covers
I wanted to breastfeed my little girl not only because of the health benefits, but because of the incredible bonding experience. I nursed my oldest daughter for her first year and I absolutely loved every second of it. Breastfeeding doesn't require a ton of gear, but having BeBe ...read more
Simple Wishes: Hands-Free Breastpump Bra
I'm not a fan of pumping but I have been trying to keep it up for the past nine months so that my daughter can have breastmilk while I work. I don't mind the actual act, but I find it difficult to be at the complete disposal of a pump while also losing my hands. I recently ...read more
Bebe Au Lait: Nurse Whenever and Wherever You Want
With my first baby, I didn't nurse in public very often. I didn't know about Bebe Au Lait. I have visions of myself hunting for a private corner at Grand Central's food court and then attempting to nurse under a blanket. My baby kept trying to pull the blanket away, threatening ...read more
Leading Lady: Comfortable and Supportive Nursing Bras
One of the first things I needed after the birth of my daughter was a comfortable nursing bra. I had some old ones from three years ago but they did not withstand the test of time. I knew I wanted something that was supportive as well as a bra that provided me with comfort, ...read more
Larrivo: Chic and Functional Maternity and Nursing Attire
Looking great during and after your pregnancy has gotten a whole lot easier now that more designers focus on creating clothes that are both stylish and comfortable. There is also an emphasis on clothes that last '?? not only throughout the pregnancy but those that can be worn ...read more
Baby's First Tooth
What's that little sharp white thing in baby's mouth? Why it's a tooth! While this might not be so exciting if you are still breastfeeding (though it is entirely manageable)--the first tooth is a huge milestone that you've got a healthy baby that is growing up and getting ready ...read more
Breastfeeding and the Working Mom
Want to start a hot topic of conversation? Ask women about breastfeeding in the workplace! I'm keen on the trend of family-friendly companies supporting parents in the effort to provide the best nutrients for baby even after the maternity leave is over. And for the rest of you, ...read more
Best for Babes
In honor of Expecting Mom's Month we are featuring Best for Babes in our Momtrends Gives Back Campaign. Founded by two moms who struggled with breastfeeding (including one who did not want to breastfeed initially), Best for Babes is the new modern voice for expecting moms that ...read more
Breastfeeding and the Black Mom
Kimberly is the author of the award-winning The Mocha Manual and editor in chief of MochaManual.com, the fast growing web-based publication and lifestyle destination for today's African American moms and moms-to-be. And her recently released, Mocha Manual to Turning Your Passion ...read more
Tips for Buying a Nursing Bra
A good nursing bra goes a long way towards making a new mom happy. Your baby may look tiny, but she's got a powerful thirst. That means if you are breastfeeding your boobs are going to need good support. It's a great idea to buy a nursing bra to have on hand for baby's arrival ...read more