Breastfeeding Blog Hop: Gifts for the Breastfeeding Mother


What are the best gifts for a breastfeeding mother?

I thought a lot about this question as I prepared for the arrival of my second child and people asked me what we needed. We needed nothing at all for him! But what would I have if I could receive any gift? What would . . . → Read More: Breastfeeding Blog Hop: Gifts for the Breastfeeding Mother

Baby Carriers for Families in Need


Have you ever tried to ride a city bus with a baby or young child in tow? In Pittsburgh, families are not even allowed to bring strollers onto the bus–they must take the child(ren) out, fold up the stroller, somehow finagle the children into the bus, pay, and safely stash the stroller…somewhere. It’s . . . → Read More: Baby Carriers for Families in Need

Babywearing And Breastfeeding In Motion


By Kim Rosas

The holy grail of breastfeeding achievement has to be babywearing and nursing while in motion.  Imagine the possibilities!  You can shop, escort your older children at a museum, or just type on the computer.  

I knew I wanted to master this skill with my first son.  I watched many . . . → Read More: Babywearing And Breastfeeding In Motion

To Wear Or Not To Wear: Are Baby Slings Safe?


Yesterday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning on Baby Slings. This statement warns especially about “bag-style” baby slings and the potential for a baby to suffocate while in one of them. A group of sling manufacturers go together and issued a press release about the safety of baby slings following . . . → Read More: To Wear Or Not To Wear: Are Baby Slings Safe?