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5 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Mom Will Love

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and it’s the perfect opportunity to show the mother of your children just how much you adore and appreciate her. While it may be difficult to pick a present that truly encapsulates everything she does for the family, there are so many different ways to showcase your appreciation and help mom feel special.If you’re looking for a fun and unique Mother’s Day present that goes beyond the traditional bouquet of flowers, you're...

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Keeping Breast Milk Fresh: Tips for Freezing, Thawing, and Storing

TL;DR: Consider this your guide on storing breast milk covers freezing, thawing, and refrigerating to maintain freshness and nutritional integrity. Key tips include labeling with dates, safe thawing practices, and avoiding refreezing.Breast milk is truly amazing.Not only does it provide your baby with the nutrients and antibodies their little body needs, but it also has antibodies that can help the milk stay fresh and maintain many of its nutritional qualities when stored properly.This is great news for parents who want...

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Baby Wearing: Top Benefits & Tips for Tying Your Baby Wrap

For centuries, moms have sought out baby wearing as one of the most convenient ways to keep their babies warm, safe, and closeby. Whether you're on the go running errands and don't want to bring the stroller along for the trip, or you're taking care of household chores and your baby wants attention, baby wearing offers the perfect opportunity to take care of your baby and keep your hands free.There are a few different types of baby carriers to...

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How to Travel with Breast Milk: Tips for Traveling While Breastfeeding

The idea of traveling while breastfeeding can be a little overwhelming. Beyond making time to stop and pump, you also have to think about storage; without a plan in place, you may find it more difficult to safely and securely transport your milk to nourish your little one during or after your travels. Whether you’re traveling by plane, car, or any other mode of transportation, there are specific details you need to keep in mind while transporting milk. How Long Does...

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Breast Milk Color: What Shade Should It Be?

While breastfeeding can be a wonderfully nurturing and rewarding experience, sometimes it can also feel a bit stressful. With so many different factors for mothers to consider when breastfeeding, it might become difficult to keep track. Your own eating and drinking habits can have a major impact on your breast milk color, for example, as well as on your child’s reaction to your milk.What’s more, your dietary habits are not the only things that can affect the color of...

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6 Tips for Creating a Breast Milk Pumping Schedule

Breastfeeding is recognized as one of the most beneficial options for feeding your baby. But even though nursing is a natural instinct, there’s still a learning curve when it comes to breastfeeding. It’s not always easy to tell when your baby is hungry, for instance, or to know how to gauge your milk supply. It might also take some time to learn which position your baby most prefers for feeding time.As you and your baby get used to breastfeeding,...

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6 Common Breastfeeding Challenges and How to Support Mom

Breastfeeding can be one of the most rewarding experiences of a mother’s life. Having the opportunity to give babies all of the sustenance they need can be a gratifying and wholesome experience for mothers, providing peace of mind that the new addition to the family can develop and thrive into their toddler years and beyond. Breastfeeding is beneficial for both mom and baby, as it comes with physical and mental advantages that can aid to everyone’s health during the...

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DNA Jewelry: Placenta, Umbilical Cord, Baby Hair & Breast Milk

There are so many special ways to celebrate the birth of your new baby. From baby showers and family get-togethers to first holidays and other milestones, welcoming your baby into the world is an ongoing process filled with love and devotion.In many ways, you’re not just celebrating your little one—you’re also celebrating your own journey as a new mother. Motherhood is truly one of the most important jobs in the world, and it’s important to recognize its struggles and...

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Everything to Know about Surviving (and Cherishing) the Newborn Stage

Welcoming a baby into the world can be one of the most rewarding experiences you can feel in a lifetime. The months of pregnancy in anticipation of meeting your mini me can also be an exciting yet indescribable experience.But just like any new adventure in life, there’s a learning curve. The newborn stage is an exciting time in your life, though there will be difficulties faced along the way to the toddler years. The good news is that the...

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6 Helpful and Creative Breast Milk Uses You’ve Likely Never Seen Before

TL;DR: Discover Unexpected Uses for Breast Milk Beyond FeedingHeal Skin Conditions: Use breast milk to relieve baby skin issues like diaper rash and eczema, or make breast milk soap for soothing baths. Soothe Adult Skin: Apply breast milk to treat adult skin conditions and improve the appearance of stretch marks. Clear Stuffy Noses: Utilize breast milk as a gentle alternative to saline sprays for relieving nasal congestion in babies. Teething Relief: Create breast milk popsicles to soothe teething pain while providing nutrients. Treat...

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