Author Archives: Deborah
Tips for Breastfeeding in Public
Deborah in Been Around the Blog, For the love of parenting, Just Between Us, New Mommy Blogaholics - 6 comments - posted on Oct 19th, 2010Breastfeeding is not an easy task, and part of the challenge is finding a way to breastfeed in public. Thankfully, society is becoming increasingly open and accepting to the idea of breastfeeding so moms have it much easier now than in the past. Still, it takes time to master breastfeeding in public. Here are some tips: 1) Familiarize yourself with designated areas for breastfeeding. When you’re going to new places, investigate the facilities and possible locations for breastfeeding. At most malls, there are designated Breastfeeding Rooms. Get to know where they are relative to the elevators, as well as the … Continue reading
TIP: Medicine Cabinet Baby Supplies
Deborah in Just Between Us, New Mommy Blogaholics - 1 comment - posted on Sep 22nd, 2010I’m all about being prepared and having the necessary supplies on hand. These are the items I would suggest new moms should purchase in advance, to stock up your medicine cabinet and to avoid last minute runs to the pharmacy. Please Note: 1) Consult your pediatrician or health care provider before giving medications to your child. 2) Recent recall on a number of infant and children’s medications including Tylenol, Motrin and Benedryl. 1) Baby Pain and Fever Medication (Tempra/Tylenol/Motrin) – These medications are really good to have on hand in the case of a fever (on that note, make sure … Continue reading
Product Review: Nuby Insulated Cool Sipper
Deborah in New Mommy Blogaholics, Product Reviews - 3 comments - posted on Sep 15th, 2010If you’ve read my blog, you already know that Leah was not interested in taking a bottle..at all! Despite trying multiple times, with all types of bottles, in various environments, fed by different people, she refused every time. This meant that we started her on a sippy cup very early. We tried numerous sippy cups and many of them leaked. In some instances it was because the cup was over/under tightened, in other instances it was due to the flow valve being out of place, and in one instance it was because Leah gnawed on the rubber tip so much … Continue reading
Product Review: Boob Nursing Singlet
Deborah in New Mommy Blogaholics, Product Reviews - 0 comments - posted on Sep 1st, 2010The Boob Nursing Singlet (tank top) was one of the first items I received from PTPA to review and wow, was I impressed! The design, comfort, style and overall usefulness of this item made me instantly glad to be a member of the PTPA Panel of Moms so I could learn about great nursing tops like this one. Like I mentioned before, breastfeeding in public can be challenging partly because most clothes are just not designed for nursing, even when you’re nursing in a designated room. There’s the issue of trying to manipulate your clothes with one hand while holding … Continue reading
Product Review – Baby Daze Baby Organizer
Deborah in For the love of parenting, New Mommy Blogaholics, Product Reviews - 0 comments - posted on Aug 22nd, 2010When I received the Baby Daze baby organizer to review, I instantly wished I had one when Leah was born. The first few weeks as a new parent (or should I say months), are all about recording information about your baby. First its breastfeeding and dirty diapers, then it becomes sleep habits and solid foods that they’ve tried. I had so many different slips of paper, notebooks and agendas lying around in attempt to keep myself organized, but in my “daze” I could hardly understand my own shorthand and chicken scratch. Had I known about the Baby Daze organizer, I … Continue reading
TIP: Practice Good Dental Hygiene During Pregnancy
Deborah in Just Between Us, New Mommy Blogaholics - 0 comments - posted on Jul 27th, 2010I confess, I’m not the most disciplined when it comes to flossing my teeth and during my pregnancy, I was so tired that my poor flossing habits continued. But when I went to the dentist in my third trimester, I got a good scolding from the hygienist for not keeping my dental hygiene in check. Apparently, though practicing good dental hygiene is always important, it is particularly important to take good care of your teeth during pregnancy. The reasons are as follows: 1) Hormonal changes can intensify dental problems – During pregnancy, a woman’s increased hormone levels exaggerate the body’s … Continue reading
TIP: Stock Up On Easy Meals Beforehand
Deborah in For the love of food, For the love of parenting, Just Between Us, New Mommy Blogaholics - 0 comments - posted on Jul 19th, 2010It’s probably pretty obvious, but when the baby arrives, the time you’ll have to prepare meals dramatically decreases… to practically zero! For the full first month of Leah’s life, I don’t think I cooked a single full meal. I relied on meals that my family and friends brought me, supplemented with prepared (canned, packaged or frozen) foods. I suggest you accept all offers for people to bring over food! If friends and family come to visit during the day, suggest a meal time such as lunch or dinner so you can have some help holding the baby while you eat … Continue reading
TIP: Pumping Breastmilk and PumpEase Product Review
Deborah in Just Between Us, New Mommy Blogaholics, Product Reviews - 3 comments - posted on Jul 11th, 2010Before Leah arrived, I made certain to acquire a breast pump so I would be equipped to pump and store my breastmilk. Although I had planned to exclusively breastfeed Leah, I knew there were benefits to pumping and was prepared to give myself some relief from being the sole source of her nourishment. Little did I know that pumping would be so complicated and challenging! My first attempt at pumping was at the hospital. Due to Leah’s jaundice she had to spend some time under UV lamps in the isolette so our breastfeeding time was cut dramatically. I was only … Continue reading