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This week I am looking for your input on Traditional Medicinals Organic Mother’s Milk Tea (16 bags). The Baby Book says, “Herbal teas promoted as galactagogues (substances that increase milk supply) are harmless and may work, though there are no scientific studies that confirm this. Herbs to be avoided or used with caution during lactation […]
There are many breastfeeding products I have never tried. Over the next few weeks I will be featuring three different products in the hopes that readers will contribute their reviews in the comments section. So please do leave a comment — long, short, positive, negative — I want to hear your input on what worked […]
Nursing covers are not for everyone, but if a cover helps you feel more comfortable breastfeeding in public, you might be glad to find these instructions to sew your own “Bebe au Lait”-style nursing cover. Heather at Sleek Mama created these detailed pattern instructions and sewed two stylish covers for just $8!
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Josie Mercier offers a free pattern for knitting your own nursing tank top! This cute and clever design also doubles as a nursing bra. It would make a great project for expectant mothers or experienced knitters looking to make a baby shower gift beyond the basic baby blanket or booties!
For other do-it-yourself breastfeeding and baby […]
Jeannee recently left a comment seeking information on weaning from a supplemental nursing system:
I am an IBCLC and currently searching for information or testimonials on weaning from the supplementary nursing system. Once the line is introduced mothers and babies do seem to become dependent on it and knowing the best way to remove it from […]
A new breastfeeding book debuts next week. The ABCs of Breastfeeding: Everything a Mom Needs to Know for a Happy Nursing Experience is written by neonatal nurse practitioner and internationally board certified lactation consultant Stacey H. Rubin.
The website for the book offers a sample chapter on “The Signals That Will Let You Know When to […]
When I asked “Should eBay allow the sale of used single-user breast pumps?” the vast majority of voters answered “yes,” with 40 percent believing it is buyer-beware, and 30 percent believing that eBay should post a warning of the risk of disease transmission from single-user pumps.
Here is the complete break down.
Please take a moment to […]
What do you think about the petitions going around like this one and this one that ask eBay to ban the sale of used single-user breast pumps (not the kind that are intended for safe use by multiple users)? Previously I have pointed readers to the FDA’s breast pump website for information on the risk […]
Want to save money on nursing pads and help save the environment too? Several sources provide very simple instructions for making reusable nursing pads from flannel receiving blankets, old cotton t-shirts, or fleece fabric. Check out these options:
NJW of Associated Content — uses a CD as a circle pattern to make reusable nursing pads out […]
Remember when my sweet husband ordered me some “nursing” magazines? It occurred to me today to search for breastfeeding magazines on Amazon. After all, I love the NEW BEGINNINGS magazine that I receive bi-monthly as part of my membership to La Leche League. (Each time I think I’ll donate my latest copy to a LLL […]
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