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How to Stay Hydrated When Breastfeeding
If you had told me when my daughter was born almost 23 months ago that I'd still be breastfeeding as she rounded close to two, I would have told you that you were barking up the wrong boob. I love nursing, but I always imagined that our feeding journey would wrap around a year ...read more
A Must-have Testing Solution for Breastfeeding Moms
Moms face a certain amount of stress when it comes to breastfeeding. Thankfully there MilkStrip provides moms a way to safely and confidently store and use breastmilk. It's all about taking the guess work out of feeding time, letting you get tap into connecting with baby rather ...read more
Momtrends MVP's: Best Breast Pumps and Gear
We're back with our favorite breast pumps. This is category is especially important -- because nursing mamas need all the help they can get. And it can be so difficult to figure out which breast pump suits your particular needs. You might need a fancy schmancy hands-free double ...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
Breastfeeding During the COVID-19 Pandemic: What You Need to Know
As if bringing a brand new baby home from the hospital wasn't scary enough, now you have a pandemic to contend with. Yes, these is most definitely uncharted territory for new moms who want to keep their little newborn nuggets happy, healthy, and safe. If you're nervous about ...read more
Traveling and Breastfeeding—How to Do Both Successfully
It's always exciting to visit friends and family who might live far away. If you have a new baby, they are probably excited to see your bundle of joy. But if you are breastfeeding or pumping, you're probably considering how much milk you can bring on the plane and where you can ...read more
5 Tips for Early Breastfeeding Success
While breastfeeding may come easy for some, it doesn’t for all moms. And no matter the journey or its length, nursing and pumping take tremendous amounts of time, energy and commitment. Katie Blouin and Maggie Phipps, Co-Founders of Larken a line of innovative nursing and ...read more
Tips for Nursing Moms Going Back to Work
Going back to work after maternity leave is hard enough. Add pumping to the equation and it can feel daunting if not impossible. Having a plan for this transition is very important. Create a strategy based on your goals, milk supply, lifestyle, and reality. Manage expectations ...read more
How Breast Milk Shapes the Gut
August is breastfeeding awareness month; to celebrate we are sharing a guest post from Kristine Gedroic, M.D. Director of The Gedroic Medical Institute. There is no denying there is no better food for an infant than a mother’s breast milk. The body is truly amazing; it creates ...read more
Why Every Nursing Mom Needs the Right Hand Pump
I never anticipated that I'd be so committed to exclusively breastfeeding Baby Number 3. It just sort of happened, and now here we are four months in, and I'm a round-the-clock nursing-mama machine. To be clear: I have no issues with formula--in fact, I never even attempted ...read more
Dressing Up the Bump
Yesterday, we talked about the maternity basics, the things you will NEED to survive and thrive in comfort and style for almost ten months of pregnancy. Of course, you can't always rock cozy leggings and simple tanks. Sometimes, you need to dress the bump up for work, for play, ...read more
How to Dress Up Your Maternity Basics
Pregnancy isn't easy. Aches, pains, exhaustion, fluctuating hormones, and incessant morning sickness make it anything but a walk in the park. And then there's your ever-changing, always-expanding body; that burgeoning bump and those swollen stretching breasts... It ain't easy ...read more
Breastfeeding Pain Points—and How to Overcome Them!
My baby girl will be three years old in just one month, and I’m in complete and total denial. How? Seriously, HOW is that possible? Where has the time gone? When did she turn into a sassy, stubborn threenager with an opinion and a ‘tude. It feels like just yesterday, I was ...read more
BabyNes: The Perfect Formula for Worry-Free Infant Feeding
I remember with fondness the special bond of feeding my two older girls when they were infants. I did a combination of breastfeeding and bottle-feeding with both of them. After hearing sweet little baby cries, it felt truly incredible to be able to soothe them with breast milk or ...read more
The Best Bottles for Breastfeeding Moms
My very first stroller and car seat combo was a Chicco travel system so I have a special place in my heart for the brand. I can remember nervously buckling my little man into his green and grey seat at the hospital like it was yesterday. That little travel system served us well ...read more
Chicco NaturalFit Bottles: A Cozier, More Comfortable Way to Bottle Feed
Baby’s bedtime… It’s my favorite part of the day. (And not just because it means Mama gets an hour or two to herself before hitting the hay.) I just enjoy the tranquility of it. The kisses. The whispered lullabies. The feeding cuddles... It’s pure sweetness. I’ve weaned my ...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
A Perfect Bottle in Seconds With BabyNes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKwizIpEOPM As you'll see in this video, someone really loves her "baba." I could barely get Baby P to sit still on my lap when she saw me prepare a formula bottle with the help of BabyNes. (And by "prepare," I mean push a button.) It's that ...read more
Breastfeeding Finds Giveaway
To celebrate National Breastfeeding Month we have brought you a series of posts to provide all nursing mamas with some of our favorite finds to make breastfeeding easier, more comfortable and stress free. Check out our Breastfeeding video all about the essentials from a seasoned ...read more
Breastfeeding, Formula Feeding, and Living the Honest Life
When my first baby was born, I was overwhelmed with emotion. And pain. And anxiety. I was so physically and mentally exhausted, I couldn’t even fathom the concept of breastfeeding. And so I didn’t. When the nurses and lactation consultants paid their visits, I remained ...read more
Honest Company Introduces Organic Formula
The Honest Company has changed the baby industry with its commitment to healthy, eco-friendly products for babies and families. Their cute and on trend diaper designs pushed the market towards products that are both effective and aesthetically pleasing. And, of course, the ...read more
Video Review: Medela Freestyle Breastpump
I owe everything to my Medela Freestyle Breastpump. It allowed me to get back to work and pump breastmilk for my baby. Featuring a double electric breast pump, the Freestyle pump includes 2-Phase Expression® technology that is designed to help product more milk in less time. ...read more
Google Helpouts - Expert Answers, Anywhere, Anytime, About Anything
Google Helpouts. Have you heard of them? This isn't just a Google Hangout you do with your friends or colleagues. This is a HELPout that provides a one-on-one video chat to hundreds of experts on hundreds of topics, all over the world, at all hours of the day, right onto your ...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