Breastfeeding can be a very rewarding part of being a mother. It can also be very stressful. Being prepared and getting off to a good start can make all the difference. Educating yourself on the basics of breastfeeding can help you be more successful. Preparing for breastfeeding can begin while you are still pregnant. Attend a breastfeeding class. Many hospitals offer breastfeeding classes. Develop relationships with friends who are breastfeeding or who have breastfed their children. Locate your local LLL (La Leche League ) for mother to mother breastfeeding support (3). Read breastfeeding books (see references at the end of this blog). If you
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A mama’s wardrobe may need some revamping once baby arrives… Especially during the breastfeeding stage. From nursing-friendly tops to minimal accessorizing, a mama’s whole mindset changes when it comes to choosing her outfit for the day. It becomes all about baby… but who says mama can’t dress stylish and baby-friendly? Enter MilkDaze Nursing & Teething Jewelry. Our MilkDaze Jewelry line was made to fill the needs of both mama and baby. Mama stays trendy and feeling good, while providing baby-friendly entertainment for your little one while teething and feeding. For mama: The three chic necklace and bangle designs come in a variety of
Bringing home a new baby from the hospital can feel overwhelming. You have all the right baby stuff, but now you need to figure out the actually-raising-a-baby thing. I feel like I was better prepared than most first-time moms as the oldest of 8 children. I wasn’t new to babies but I was new to this baby. Yet even still I remember when the midwives left thinking to myself, “They left me with this entire human being. Shouldn’t there be a test for this?” Settling into the new routine of parenthood can be a tough transition, I’ve been through it five
When I became pregnant with my first baby, I thought I had everything planned out. I wanted to cloth diaper, wear my baby and breastfeed for at least the first six months. I hadn’t been around breastfeeding mothers before I had my daughter, but I figured it would be easy. After all, it was natural, right? Little did I realize… babies don’t necessarily follow your plans and unfortunately, breastfeeding my baby wasn’t going to be as easy as I expected. With my girls, I had some difficulties. I dealt with cracked nipples, low supply, and a baby with horrible reflux. Our breastfeeding relationships lasted a
We’re celebrating that special time between mama and baby all month long with National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. We feel it’s important to have the right products to enhance and support you along your breastfeeding journey. MilkDaze products are perfect for any nursing mama. Stylish, reliable and easy to use, these products are sure to become your “go-to” through your breastfeeding journey. MilkDaze Stay-Dry Nursing Pads are simple, discreet and absorbent. Designed to wick moisture away from the skin, these ultra-absorbent nursing pads tuck under the bra and use the weight of the breast to keep in place while breastfeeding. With a
Choosing to breast or formula feed is one of the first decisions you will make as a new parent. Each option provides different benefits for every family, but both have one thing in common — it’s hard work. Breastfeeding is declared the most economical way to feed your baby because it requires little to few supplies. But for any breastfeeding mom, there are two accessories that are absolutely vital: nursing tank tops and reusable nursing pads. The MilkDaze Nursing Cami makes breastfeeding easier. The front layer conveniently and discretely pulls aside to expose the nipple and then snaps back into place without clips or hardware, allowing
Cotton Babies is pleased to announce we now stock the Ameda Purely Yours breast pump and other select nursing products from Ameda. Ameda manufactures quality nursing products that have been recommended by moms for many years. The Ameda Purely Yours breast pump is perfect for those moms who need to pump daily or regularly thoughout the week, or those who just prefer an electric pump for convenience. The Purely Yours pump features CustomControl™– dual suction and speed adjustability that give you 32 possible combinations to get the best comfort and milk flow each session. Another great feature of the Purely
We have some amazing deals for you starting today and running all weekend long*. These deals are so good, you’ll be tempted to “Go tell it on the mountain” or run “Up on the housetop” to tell all your friends. But rather than shouting, let’s have a little sing along and feel free to pass these great deals on to your friends with your inside voice… Our retail stores are open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday with the same great deals we have online and a few more that are too good to share online! Find the