Posts Tagged ‘tips’
How to Survive Airline Travel with a Toddler
This time of year often brings with it holiday travel to see friends and family but the prospect of flying with children in tow can be daunting. If you have been following my posts since last year you may remember the two-part blog series that I wrote about how to survive traveling with a nursing…
Read MoreSurviving Black Friday with a Nursing Infant
Happy November ladies! What do you think of when you think November? I think brrr it’s cold, Thanksgiving is almost here, and I need to start thinking about Christmas Shopping – not necessarily in that order. I hate waiting to buy gifts until last minute and we try to shop sales whenever possible to avoid…
Read MoreChoosing a Baby Carrier
Last year – my co-blogger Nikki wrote to you about the basics of babywearing in her Babywearing 101 post (You can find it linked HERE) and last month, I wrote to you about babywearing safety (linked HERE if you missed it). If you have read those posts, then you know why babywearing is so amazing…
Read MoreBreastfeeding and Oversupply
Last month I wrote to you about low milk supply and how to combat the challenges that it presents. If you missed it but it sounds like something you are struggling with please check it out! You can find the link HERE. If you are on the opposite end of the spectrum and think you…
Read MoreThe Truth About Low Milk Supply
Last week was officially “World Breastfeeding Week” but many organizations are celebrating all month long. If you are or have breastfed a baby (regardless of how long you did it) give yourself some credit. Breastfeeding can be really hard! In honor of Breastfeeding Month I wanted to write about a topic that affects a lot…
Read MorePotty Training Pt. 2 – Training Aids
If you read my blog post last month you know that my husband and I are in the process of potty training our two year old son. We are using the basic ideas presented in the book Oh Crap modified to fit our lifestyle and one month in I feel like I can confidently say…
Read MoreSurviving the Beach with Baby
For me, summer officially kicks off with the fourth of July. Now that it has come and gone summer is here and in full swing. What’s summer without a trip to the beach?! For the last three years my family has been blessed to be invited to my uncle’s beach cottage in Maine. My parents,…
Read More10 Items To Add To Your Baby Registry
If you are an expecting mom you probably have created a baby registry, or at least are in the process of creating one. I started creating my baby registry when I was only about 4 months pregnant because Black Friday was coming up and the baby monitor that I really wanted was going to be…
Read MoreSurviving Mealtime with a Toddler
If you have a toddler like mine, mealtime – and in particular dinnertime, can be a harrowing experience. I dread mealtime because I know what’s coming: thrown food, spilled milk, stained clothing, screaming, complaining, and frustration on all sides. While I have yet to “master” a stress free mealtime, here are some tips and tricks…
Read MoreProper Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance
The holidays are a stressful time of year for many people (especially women who always seem to end up doing the brunt of the cooking and cleaning for holiday guests!). Add in a baby and the holidays can seem overwhelming. Maybe you are worried about how you will juggle entertaining guests and caring for your…
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