The long season of "eat, drink, and be merry" is almost upon us, so it's time for you pregnant, breastfeeding, or abstaining-from-alcohol mamas to consider what you'll be sipping from now until the ball drops on another year. Fortunately…
I probably would've loved the Mother Tucker just for the name itself, but after taking it for a test run, I'm comfortable saying that every nursing mom needs to try this nursing tank right tucking now. Full disclosure: I'm not nursing ag…
Waiting for someone to build a better bassinet? Well exciting news, expectant parents: HALO , creators of those cozy, fool-proof sleepsacks we love , is launching a bassinet called the HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper , and trust me when I …
When my first baby was just a few weeks old, I injured my back which meant medicine for me and bottles for my baby. I was a basketcase, and he was totally confused because he was used to nursing. Of course there are all kinds of reasons …
So let's talk sexy nursing bras. Because Mama, you've done an amazing job growing a beautiful, perfect little baby inside of you for the last nine months. Then you rocked that delivery, bringing him or her into this world. And now you're…
Anyone who has gone through the highs and lows of breastfeeding knows that no matter how experienced you are, you're bound to have moments of discomfort. Or worse. The truth is for some, nursing can be one big outright ouch , with afflic…
Sexy maternity lingerie when you're pregnant or nursing? I'm on board! When I was pregnant and nursing, I always felt a little bummed about Valentine's Day; it was hard for me to feel really attractive when I ballooned up to the size of …
I'm always on the lookout for anything that makes life easier for nursing moms like myself (like these excellently cool nursing tops ). And I can tell you from experience that returning to work after maternity leave is a particularly dau…
When my daughter was a baby, she was a hardcore bottle protester. I went through every single bottle brand I could get my hands on at the local Target, hoping that one would magically work on the kid. Luckily, with Baby #3, I think I've …
My first baby was born in the dead of winter, which basically gave me an excuse to hide my pitiful spit-up stained shirts under a bulky coat. My second baby: summer. I just barely pulled off the shabby tank top look. Um, or maybe I didn'…
I'm hoping to nurse this baby of mine after it arrives in the fall. So I am mighty pleased to see that nursing attire has come a long way since the last time I wore it (five years ago). No more zip-up hoodies for me, that's for sure. I'v…
Who wants to hide under a pink teddy bear blanket? Nobody over two years old, that's who. That's why these chic, breathable nursing covers do at least quadruple duty and look like something you would actually wear on purpose. Made of sof…
I love good products that help support a good cause, but I love them even more when they're actually tied to the cause. (As in, I still question that strange fast-food fried-chicken campaign to fight breast cancer.) This is why I'm so ha…
When I returned to work after my oldest was born, I felt fortunate that I was often able to slip home or bring her with me to breastfeed because, I'll be honest, pumping at work made me a little nervous. I could barely use a breast pump …
The one summer wardrobe staple I missed wearing when I was breastfeeding was a simple, easy dress . (Yeah, not too many of us are willing to lift an entire dress over our heads in public.) But these days, there are so many cool options f…
The sad news is that CMP favorite Polarn O. Pyret is discontinuing the maternity and nursing items from their MAMA Collection. The good news? The entire stock has just gone on crazy sale. Save 70% off maternity and nursing wear now while…
Breastfeeding is a beautiful thing. Cracked nipples? Not so beautiful, and painful to boot. The problem with a lot of the nipple creams on the market is their super chemically feel. Since your little one will be ingesting said ointment w…
This week, in honor of World Breastfeeding Week, our contributors are sharing their favorite nursing picks. I've never actually needed to pump other than for comfort until my most recent baby. Thank goodness I've had the Hygeia Breast Pu…
This week, in honor of World Breastfeeding Week, we've asked our contributors to share their favorite nursing picks. I was quite surprised at how quickly my daughter and I both took to breast feeding. It turned out my girl had a fierce a…
In honor of National Breastfeeding Week, we've asked our contributors to share their favorite nursing picks. This panicky feeling hits you when you realize you're still nursing, you're going back to work, and your entire wardrobe is in s…
This week, in honor of World Breastfeeding Week, we've asked our contributors to share their favorite nursing picks. There's a stage of breastfeeding for which none of the books really prepare you: the one where the baby nurses while sim…
This week, in honor of World Breastfeeding Week, we've asked our contributors to share their favorite nursing picks. I was lucky-- nursing was easy for me. Dressing fashionably while nursing, however, was impossible. In between spit-up, …
This week, in honor of World Breastfeeding Week, we've asked our contributors to share their favorite nursing picks. How annoying is it to have to carry around dozens of different cloths, bibs and blankets whenever you take your baby out…
In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, we've asked our contributors to share their favorite nursing picks. When it comes to nursing, I'm an anywhere, anytime kind of gal. In grocery stores, while talking on the phone, while walking with b…