Avent Washable Nursing Pads Review submitted by Esper Nursing pads really came in handy for me when I first started breastfeeding. I would leak milk on a consistent basis and wanted to keep my clothing dry. I found that I was going through the disposable pads at several pads per day. This became an expensive [...]

When I came across this product recently online, I thought – wow, what a practical item for nursing moms! It solves the problem of the “cold tummy” in the wintertime when you have to lift your shirt to nurse the baby. It dramatically expands your wardrobe – potentially even eliminating the need for nursing shirts [...]

Review: Udder Covers (Nursing Cover-up) Submitted by Esper I’ve never been the type of breastfeeding mother to cover up while nursing, but since Udder Covers was having a promotion at a great price awhile back, I couldn’t pass it up. Udder Covers is a nursing cover that goes over baby as he nurses. It has [...]

Review: Lansinoh Lanolin (for Breastfeeding Moms) submitted by Esper During pregnancy I was given Lansinoh lanolin for my breasts. I thought this would come in handy as I would be breastfeeding my child and had heard horror stories of painful nursing. Luckily, I never had to rely on my Lansinoh very often. However, there were [...]

Tips for Gradual Weaning – Tip #4: Replace One Comfort with Another Your child wants to nurse. You want him to wean. What do you do? If you want to move past the “don’t offer, don’t refuse” stage, try substituting a fun activity for nursing. Some babies want to nurse out of boredom. Give them [...]

Tips for Gradual Weaning – Tip #3: “Don’t Offer, Don’t Refuse” Weaning can be hard on a child. Think about it. Are you a coffee lover? If you are, then imagine waking up and someone has taken your coffee pot away from you. And there’s no coffee shops in your neighborhood, either. Your body will [...]

You have spent awhile getting used to breastfeeding your child at home and getting into a comfortable routine. Traveling can really mix up this routine and present new challenges for a breastfeeding mother. Here are a few tips that can help ease you into a more enjoyable and comfortable trip with your breastfed baby. Road [...]

Tips for Gradual Weaning – Tip #2: Cut Out One Nursing Session at a Time The weaning process can be slow—really slow. But this is okay. It’s best not  to set deadlines to have your baby weaned. Instead, when you (and your child) are losing interest in breastfeeding, focus on eliminating one nursing session at [...]

Tips for Gradual Weaning – Tip #1: Be Flexible Weaning is best when done gradually. You may have heard of “child-led” weaning. Child-led weaning is great because, obviously, you nurse until your child is developmentally and emotionally ready to stop. photo credit: katedubya But child-led is not strictly initiated by the child—moms (and dads) still [...]

Our first post in this series talked about why gradual weaning is better for mom. In this post we’ll discuss: Why Sudden Weaning is a Bad Idea—for Baby It’s often said that nursing is a two-way street. In order for breastfeeding to succeed, both mom and baby have to be happy with the current arrangements. [...]