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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 […]
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, […]
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