Read time: 3.5 minutes TL;DR If you are having a difficult time getting your baby to latch properly, a nurse or lactation consultant may recommend the use of a nipple shield. A nipple shield is a flexible, soft silicone nipple that fits over your nipple and areola...
Read time: 3.5 minutes TL;DR One important way to help keep germs away from your little one is by cleaning your baby’s bottles and your breast pump parts regularly in order to keep bacteria from growing. It is not possible to completely sterilize items using...
Read time: 3 Minutes TL;DR The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies exclusively breastfeed for the first six months of their life and then continue to breastfeed with solids until at least 12 months of age. When your little one begins eating solids at...
If you are planning on using a breast pump after your little one is born, more than likely you’ve looked at the different types available at a baby supply store or through an online search. There are a wide-variety of different models available on the market,...
During those late nights of breastfeeding your little one, you probably thought once (or twice) about how nice it would be when your baby weaned and your body was yours once again. When the time for weaning actually comes, however, it can be normal to feel emotional...
Read Time: 4 Minutes and 30 Seconds TL;DRExperts recommend you drink ½ to ¾ of an ounce of water per pound that you weigh when you aren’t nursing. This ensures you’re hydrated enough to produce the right amount of breast milk and also stay properly hydrated for your...