Author: amullins

Introducing Solids to your Baby

Introducing Solids to your Baby

When it came time to start feeding Weston solids, I felt a little overwhelmed.  I probably made it a bigger deal than it needed to be, but I’m a mom, and that’s what I do.  Between purees, baby-led weaning, when to start, eating schedules, and 

Tips for Breastfeeding in Public

Tips for Breastfeeding in Public

Tips and Tricks that will Help you Breastfeed in Public with Comfort and Confidence If you’re a breastfeeding mama, chances are you’re going to have to feed your child in public at one point or another.  I can still feel that twinge of anxiety I 

What to Pack in your Hospital Bag

What to Pack in your Hospital Bag

Packing up your hospital bag is so exciting.   The idea of going to the hospital and coming home with a new baby actually starts to feel real.  You’ve finally made it to the “it could be any day now” phase of pregnancy.  But, what should 

How to Establish a Healthy Milk Supply

How to Establish a Healthy Milk Supply

Before you even start breastfeeding, establishing a healthy milk supply is a concern for many moms.  When will my milk come in, will it be enough, how will I know if my baby is getting enough breast milk?  These are all normal questions that run 

How to Clear a Clogged Milk Duct

How to Clear a Clogged Milk Duct

The Best Tips and Tricks for Clearing a Clogged Milk Duct After breastfeeding for over a year now, I’ve spent plenty of time clearing a clogged milk duct, and it isn’t fun.  Although clogged ducts are common for breastfeeding moms, they can be a major 

Bringing Home Baby – 10 Things I wasn’t Prepared for

Bringing Home Baby – 10 Things I wasn’t Prepared for

You can read book after book, talk to all your friends and family, and look up tons of blog posts, but nothing will truly prepare you for bringing home baby.  Here are 10 things I totally wasn’t prepared for. Cluster Feeding I’m going to keep 

Which Retailer has the Best Baby Registry?

Which Retailer has the Best Baby Registry?

If you’re an expectant momma, you’ve probably put a lot of thought into what you’ll put on your baby registry, but have you thought about where you’ll create it?  Did you know that each retailer offers their own set of benefits for creating your registry with them?  If you’ve 

4 Awesome Car Seat Coat Solutions for Baby

4 Awesome Car Seat Coat Solutions for Baby

If you’re a parent, you’ve probably heard warnings about how coats and car seats aren’t a good combination.  Winter coats are too puffy, making it impossible for you to strap baby in tight enough.  Which leads to the question, what kind of coats can babies 

How to Tell if your Baby is Getting Enough Breast Milk

How to Tell if your Baby is Getting Enough Breast Milk

I’m officially at that stage in life where everyone is having babies!  My social media feeds are filled with monthly milestone pictures and pretty pregnancy announcements.  What’s even better is that some of my closest friends are having babies, which means that we all get 

The Best Remedies for Baby

The Best Remedies for Baby

Watching your precious little baby suffer is torturous.  Their bodies are trying to adjust to living in the outside world and they can’t communicate with you to tell you what’s wrong.  Luckily, as moms, we tend to have this superpower where we always know what’s