Posts by Nikki
Babywearing 101!
Types of Carriers 1: Soft structured carrier. These are also known as buckle carriers. Popular brands include Ergo, Beco, Lillebaby, Tula, and Kinderpack. There are many different brands at all different price points. SSCs are suitable from newborns to toddlerhood and beyond. Some require an insert for an infant, some have snap modifications. They can…
Read MoreInternational Babywearing Week
Did you know this week is International Babywearing Week (IBW)? I bet you didn’t! IBW was created to both celebrate Babywearing and all of the places it takes us and bring awareness to the practice. Many people think Babywearing is a new “fad”. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard “I wish they…
Read MoreBreastfeeding On The Go!
One of the most convenient things about breastfeeding is that your breasts are always with you. When you travel, your food source is literally attached to you. But nursing on the go can be difficult, here are some things I’ve learned along the way! On the plane/train/bus: I’ve now flown internationally 3 times with a…
Read MoreMy Postpartum Body
I had a baby 6 weeks ago. She was 7 lbs 7 ounces of pure perfection. She has gorgeous eyes, tiny but long fingers, and the cutest little feet. She is simply beautiful. A miracle. Created in my body for 9 months. During this, my third full term pregnancy, my body changed dramatically. I…
Read MoreDear Child
One day I will tell you my story. I will tell you the story of a girl who was hurt and abandoned. The tale of a child who wasn’t quite sure who she was who grew into a young adult that hated everything she had been taught about herself. I will tell you a muted…
Read MoreFueling Your Body for Parenthood after an Eating Disorder
Nursing an infant or child comes with many challenges. Supply can be an issue. Pumping. Privacy concerns. Incorrect latch. Tongue tie. Sensitivities. I could go on and on. Some challenges are not so common. Breastfeeding during or after recovery from an eating disorder presents a whole host of challenges that I think many of us…
Read MoreI Resolve
January First. My Facebook feed is filled with countless New Years resolutions. “This year I’ll land a new job” “This year I’ll volunteer more” “This year I’ll spend less time on social media” All common and admirable goals. But the most common that I see is “this year I’ll lose 30 pounds and eat better.”…
Read MoreAfter Loss
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Losing a baby at any stage of pregnancy has a profound effect on the way a woman goes on to parent any future children. We often don’t think about the effect a prior loss has on parenting but I personally believe it touches every aspect in some…
Read MoreNursing in the NICU
My son was born a full term thought to be healthy baby. The first few hours after his birth were perfectly magical. We did skin to skin, nursed, and snuggled. Around 2 am the nurse alerted me that something may be wrong, his blood sugar was very low. He was nursing well so we weren’t…
Read MoreLearning To Matter
Toddlers are demanding creatures. They want what they want when they want it. More often than not that is RIGHT NOW. “Give me a few minutes” means nothing to them. A few minutes is an eternity. A lifetime. If they can’t have it now they will never get it. This makes breastfeeding a toddler quite…
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