Tag: infant care
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Top 5 Formula Dispensers of 2025 Perfect for Your Diaper Bag
Get Pregnant Fast Finding the right formula dispenser can be a game-changer for busy parents on the go. With so many options available, it’s essential to pick one that’s portable, easy to use, and simple to clean. Here are our top picks for the best formula dispensers of 2025 that you can conveniently stash in…
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7 Reasons I’m Relieved to Have Finished Breastfeeding
My Body is Mine Again No more sharing this body with anyone! I can finally decide who gets to make contact with my chest, and there’s nothing occupying my uterus. Sure, I still find myself wiping runny noses with my sleeve when tissues are scarce, and grocery shopping is still a challenge with my kids,…
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Why I Prefer to Breastfeed in My Car
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, the topic of breastfeeding in public has sparked a lot of conversation, often dividing opinions into three distinct camps: 1) Only breastfeed in private spaces; 2) Breastfeed publicly if necessary, but cover up; and 3) Breastfeed freely, anywhere, anytime. I personally identify with the third group, but as a…
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Keep Your Germs Away from Newborns!
Get Pregnant Fast When my children were infants, I wasn’t the type to bathe them daily, and if the weather permitted, I often skipped the newborn hat (yes, I know, sacrilege!). Their little nails sometimes got too long, leaving scratches on their delicate faces, and I wasn’t always diligent about cleaning up every bit of…
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The Shift to Nursery-Free Hospitals: A Closer Look
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, a growing trend among hospitals across the U.S. has emerged, one that prioritizes a more intimate bonding experience between mothers and their newborns. This initiative, often labeled as “baby-friendly,” seeks to eliminate nursery facilities, compelling mothers and babies to stay together throughout their hospital stay. While this approach undoubtedly…
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15 Surprising Truths About Breastfeeding
Get Pregnant Fast Breastfeeding is often depicted as a beautiful, serene bonding experience between mother and child. While there’s no denying the benefits of breast milk, there are several realities that aren’t always shared in prenatal classes or parenting books. Here’s a candid look at 15 things you might not hear about breastfeeding. It can…
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So You’re Curious About My Baby’s Sleep Habits?
Get Pregnant Fast Menu: Parenting So You’re Curious About My Baby’s Sleep Habits? by Jamie Thompson Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 Originally Published: Jan. 4, 2023 “How’s he sleeping?” This is the question that everyone seems to ask. It comes up in nearly every conversation, right after “Hi.” It usually comes with a head tilt, a…
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Embracing Babywearing: It Doesn’t Define Your Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Before entering the world of motherhood, I often envisioned myself as a graceful mom effortlessly navigating life while wearing my baby. The idea of babywearing seemed synonymous with nurturing; it felt like a badge of honor that signified mastery in the art of parenting. If you could manage to carry your child…
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The Royal Arrival: A New Legacy for Baby Isabella
Get Pregnant Fast In a delightful turn of events, the latest member of the royal family made her grand entrance on Saturday morning, tipping the scales at 8 lbs., 3 ozs., and instantly capturing the world’s attention with her undeniable charm. But let’s be honest—it was her mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, who showcased true…
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The Reality of Breastfeeding Twins
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of breastfeeding twins can be an uphill battle, and I certainly found that out the hard way. After enduring one adoption, several miscarriages, fifteen rounds of fertility treatments, a grueling high-risk twin pregnancy, bed rest with an energetic toddler, and a terrifying postpartum hemorrhage, I was far from naive…