Category Archives: Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding, breastfeeding beyond infancy, breastfeeding concerns, and nursing in public

• Finding a Nanny to Be Part of My Village

  Gretchen shares the story of welcoming a loving nanny into her parenting team.  MORE

• 12 Essential Items for Pumping Mamas

  It is never fun to be caught unprepared when it is time to pump, and sometimes thinking through everything you may need is too difficult when you have a little one in your arms. Three NPN volunteers share a simple checklist to refer to when packing your pumping kit.  MORE

• 10 Things I NEVER Thought I Would Say as a (Natural) Parent

  What kind of things have you said that were beyond your wildest, pre-child imagination?  MORE

• 35 Tips and Tricks For Pumping Mamas

  Are you a pumping mama? Don’t miss this list of helpful tips and tricks! Three of our NPN volunteers with over 50 months of pumping experience share their experiences and advice.  MORE

• Attachment Parenting Thirty Years Ago

  What happens when children who are Attachment Parented grow up? Laura from WaldenMommy is an adult example of an extended breastfeeding, cosleeping, babyworn, attached child.  MORE

• Giveaway: Teething Bling Gift Set From Smart Mom Jewelry $36 ARV CLOSED

  Enter to win a three-piece Teething Bling Gift Set from Smart Mom Jewelry: donut-shaped teething pendant and two coordinating teething bangles, all made of baby-safe silicone.  MORE

• Human Milk – So Awesome, So Unique!

  When we feed our children human milk, we are feeding them an unequaled form of nutrition and nurture that helps them develop physically, emotionally, and socially. But in addition, we are equipping our children with an army of immunological protectors to keep their busy systems as healthy as possible. Breastmilk is so awesome, and so unique!  MORE

• Support Pumping Moms AND New Moms in DV Shelters

  Pumping is hard work, and pumping moms need our support! In a fun and creative effort to celebrate pumping mamas, we bring you the Pumping Pixie, a sweet little sprite you can print off and leave anonymously (or not!) on pumps of the pumping moms you encounter. 100% of your donations will benefit women at DV shelters!  MORE

• What to Expect When Transitioning to Solids

  A reader asks our NPN Mentors about transitioning her toddler to solids.  MORE

• Mothering in the Newborn Period

  Amy shares a few tips for moms of newborns that she hopes can smooth over the newborn time and allow for more baby-mooning and less worry.  MORE

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