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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 […]
Approximately 38,000 Boppy Slipcovers are being recalled due to zipper pulls that can break and pose a choking hazard. The zippers also pose a danger due to excessive levels of lead in the paint. Here are the full details from the voluntary recall issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Boppy Company […]
How did it get to be that time of year again? This year’s round-up of the 2008 breastfeeding calendars offers an opportunity to see some beautiful breastfeeding pictures and to let your calendar shopping make a difference.
The International Baby Food Action Network Breastfeeding Calendar sells for £7 each (£6 if you buy 10 or more). […]
Answers to the question “What do you think of nursing covers?” ran the gamut from “I won’t nurse in public without one” to “Women shouldn’t have to hide!” Coming in at 36%, the most popular response was “Use one if it makes you feel comfortable, but personally I don’t like them.” In second place at […]
Earlier this week I posted a reader’s review of the lila bean nursing cover. In that review, the breastfeeding mother concluded with the statement:
There’s also the whole argument that nursing covers call more attention to the whole process, but that’s probably a story for another posting.
Well, let’s talk about that! How do you all […]
Today’s breastfeeding product review comes from Amanda, a mother whose nursling Sam celebrates his first birthday this week! Amanda tried out the lila bean nursing cover a few months ago and shared her thoughts with me.
“Hi, my name is Amanda and I nurse in public.
I was so excited when I was asked to review […]
Shopping for nursing clothes can be difficult, especially if you want something both stylish and affordable (is that too much to ask?!) Some women forgo nursing clothes altogether (they’re certainly not necessary) but some enjoy the added comfort of nursing clothing for breastfeeding in public. Personally I liked wearing nursing clothing in the early months, […]
Lansinoh runs monthly drawings to give away free breast pumps! United States residents can enter their name, address, phone number and email address at the Lansinoh website for a chance to win a free double electric breast pump or a free manual breast pump. Good luck!
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It’s hard enough trying to pronounce “La Leche League.” Add in the name of the popular breast pump maker “Medela” and it’s no wonder some of us get confused. Worry no more: Medela is pronounced “meh-DEE-la.”
Medela is a Swiss company founded in 1961. It makes the personal use pumps the Medela New Pump In […]
Guest product reviewer Kathy (who raved about LilyPadz Reusable Nursing Pads) returns with a recommendation for the Easy Expressions Hands-Free Pumping Bra. (Just to be clear, that’s not Kathy in the picture below!)
“Since my son Tai was born just over 5 months ago, I have really enjoyed breastfeeding, and it has helped forge a bond […]
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