Nursing in public can be tricky. Everyone has their opinions and concerns about it. No matter the concern most will agree that modesty is key. A nursing mom does not want to make others feel uncomfortable nor is she interested in flashing every passerby in the mall. Many cover up behind blankets or wraps or retreat to bathrooms or a private area. Many malls now have family bathrooms with nursing stations. However, I never feed myself in a bathroom or my other children so why would I feed my infant in a bathroom? Even if a mom tries to wear … Continue reading →

Moms of newborns, fear not! When you first deliver your baby, it seems like you will never, ever move from the couch again. However, after breastfeeding is established and you feel at ease latching on your newborn, it’s totally possible to walk and nurse at the same time! You don’t have to sit on the couch surrounded by pillows and snacks – that is, unless you want to. How can you make it easier to move and nurse? While “grab your baby and answer the door while nursing” is one approach, and it’s one that I’ve used quite frequently, it’s … Continue reading →

When you have a nursing newborn, you can feel hungry all of the time. Yet there’s no time too cook anything, it seems. Here are some snack ideas for nursing moms. You can combine a lot of these to make a lunch, have them at a nursing station, or take them on a walk. • Pasta Pasta contains a lot of energy, usually in the form of carbohydrates and protein. Pre-cook tortellinis and raviolis. and freeze them in little containers. • Smoothies I find smoothies to be a pain to make. However, if you make enough you can snack on … Continue reading →

If you are new to breastfeeding, you may still have a lot of questions, especially when it comes to nursing products. Do you need special breastfeeding pillows? Nursing covers? Which bras do you need? What about nursing apparel? I’ve figured out what works and what doesn’t, and I can tell you first hand what you need to buy and what you don’t. There are tons of products out there for nursing moms and even if you buy it all, it’s more than likely you won’t use it all. We use our nursing pillow for all types of things besides breastfeeding … Continue reading →

The FDA has issued a warning against Mommy’s Bliss Nipple Cream on Friday, May 23. The FDA discourages mothers from using the cream saying that two ingredients within the cream could cause diarrhea, respiratory problems and vomiting in infants. The FDA Warning The ingredients named as problematic in the cream are chlorphenesin, phenoxyethanol. According to the FDA, the interaction between these ingredients is also troublesome and can exacerbate symptoms. The FDA is saying that moms should stop using this cream and consult a doctor immediately if your infant shows any symptoms. Baby’s Bliss Upon receiving the FDA results, Baby’s Bliss … Continue reading →

Enfamil is looking to make over its image and associate itself with breastfeeding by providing moms with an even more ‘pro-breastfeeding’ diaper bag. Really, most of the formula companies do this as well, but Enfamil has taken it a step further according to local hospitals in that it provides the ‘most complete source of breastfeeding and supplementing information.’ Hmmmm. Why exactly does Enfamil support breastfeeding mothers? A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing I decided to take a look at the newly improved Enfamil breastfeeding support bag. Make no mistake, Enfamil is a formula company. That is how they make money. Women … Continue reading →