If you’re a breastfeeding mom who occasionally pumps or an exclusively pumping mom, eventually you’ll find yourself wondering how to warm breast milk on the go! Have no fear, I’ve exclusively pumped for four babies. That means I’ve fed approximately a bajillion breast milk bottles while out and about. I’ll share several practical tips with…
As fun as babies are, when you’re looking at an entire day (and night) together, followed by another, and another, and so on, it can feel a little overwhelming. But don’t worry– there are plenty of things you can do with a 6 month old baby all day! Six months is a great age for…
Some women pump breastmilk periodically when they’ll be away from their babies. However, for some women (ahem, me!), called exclusive pumpers, pumping is how they feed their babies all the time. For exclusive pumpers, ending their breastfeeding journey isn’t about weaning their baby. Instead, EP moms have to decide when and how to wean off…
I’m well-versed in babies who hate tummy time. I’ve had four babies and tummy time was a challenge for each of them (and me). If your baby hates tummy time too, don’t worry! I’ve developed a lot of tips and tricks to make tummy time easier for babies who don’t like it (and their parents!)….
Every desperate pumping mom finds herself in this situation at one point or another. You need to pump and baby just refuses to be put down. At that point, you inevitably ask yourself, “How can I pump while holding baby?” Good news! It’s not easy, but it’s not impossible. I’ll walk you through various options…
After you survive the whirlwind of the first few weeks with a new baby, you may find yourself wondering what to do with your one month old baby all day long. This is especially true if it’s your first baby, but even seasoned moms can find themselves caught a little off guard starting all the…
If you’ve ever had a difficult baby, you already know: Caring for a high needs baby is a full-time job. And it’s probably one of the toughest gigs you’ve ever had. I made it through three kids without getting a truly hard baby (which means I also made it through many years without really understanding…
Preparing for a new baby is a lot of work. When you already have a child, trying to prepare your toddler for a new baby adds even more work to this process. Sure, you need diapers, wipes, and to wash and sort out all the baby clothes, but now you also need to convince your…
