Women have the right to breastfeed wherever they are, but the public stigma against feeding babies from the breast keeps a lot of mothers confined to dark corners or under covers. Whatever works best for you is the best thing to do, but this mother was tired of making her baby wait to eat and finally decided that public breastfeeding
Read moreBecoming a mother is an incredible process, and while there are sure to be some beautiful moments, it’s certainly not all pretty. One of the lesser talked about unfortunate events is the post-partum poop. If you’re expecting, get those laxatives ready! This fantastic, funny article from Scary Mommy tells you everything you need to know about the unholy brown horror
Read morePeople love sports. There’s something about a competition and an inner desire to be the best that people have been obsessed with for centuries. We love races, whether they’re marathons, Olympic dashes, county fair minnow races, or… babies? This article from the Baby Center features a video from a basketball game interlude that had dads release their babies in a
Read moreBeing pregnant comes with a lot of challenges, and not being able to tie your shoes is one of the smaller ones! Your friends and family will certainly react to your changes in mood and attitude, and that can make life difficult for everyone! This article from She Knows has ten examples of things you do and say while pregnant
Read moreBabywearing brings moms and babies closer together, both literally and figuratively! If you’re a big fan of babywearing with experience and knowledge about the practice, consider becoming a volunteer babywearing educator, or VBE! This post from Babywearing International describes what a VBE is and what they do. When you’ve volunteered for a while you’re eligible to increase your rank to
Read moreSwedish cartoonist Linnéa Johansson was touched when her son told her he wouldn’t cry anymore because it wasn’t what superheroes do. She set on a mission to help her son (and other children) see that showing emotion is okay no matter who you are with a coloring book of super heroes showing a softer side. I love the babywearing Batman
Read moreWhile there are no doubt many differences between women and men that go far beyond the physical, the man in your life should be able to take care of your baby on his own if need be (barring any safety or disability issues). If he can’t, that’s a problem worth exploring in your relationship. This article from the Baby Center
Read moreWhen he’s not fighting zombies, Norman Reedus’s character Daryl Dixon is caring for those who need him on AMC’s The Walking Dead. In real life, he’s caring for and supporting mothers in their battle for breastfeeding acceptance! A photo of himself holding a fake boob between two smiling, happy breastfeeding moms has gone viral. It’s so nice to see male
Read moreArtwork can transform a nursery room in a subtle, beautiful way, and it adds something interesting for baby to look at. Motivational phrases are always great, but anything fun and colorful works well. Check out this post from the Baby Center for ideas! There are many options available, and you can purchase them online. Etsy is a great resource for
Read moreSpring is here and Easter is just around the corner! Whether you go all out with colored eggs, goodie baskets, and adorable baby outfits or not, you’re sure to appreciate this collection of easy to make Easter treats! As a bonus they only require three ingredients to make, and your family will love them! Serve them as dessert after your
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