An Open Letter to Guests
(I wrote this a while ago and it appeared in a whole bunch of major newspapers when the Royal Baby was born in 2013. It was also featured on NPR’s website, SheKnows.com, and many other sites!) Family members and friends will flock to your house when you have a new arrival. YOU ARE NOT OBLIGATED…
Read MoreFeed your newborn sushi!*
You just had your baby. She’s 3 days old and you’re heading home from the hospital. When you get home, feed your baby sushi as soon as possible. And then for the next meal, probably falafel. Because of course you want her to get used to eating a variety of foods right away! If all…
Read MoreWhat do bikini waxes and parenting advice have in common?
I’m a natural blonde. Jealous? Don’t be. It basically means I have wispy, fine hair that all but disappears when I put it in a ponytail. The positive, though, is that I don’t have a lot of body hair. I shave my legs like once a week and armpits pretty much never (I’m sure you…
Read MoreI Don't Want to Run a Marathon.
(This post is about breastfeeding. Or rather, not breastfeeding. We’ll get there, I promise.) I don’t want to run a marathon.Or a half marathon, or a 10K. MAYBE a 5K, but only if it’s for a really good charity, and there is lots of cold beer waiting for me at the end of it. Do…
Read MoreBreastfeeding "Awareness"?
This gave me a chuckle on the Buy Buy Baby homepage the other day. To celebrate Breastfeeding Awareness Month, let’s cover up! (disclaimer:: I am ALL FOR breastfeeding in public, and I think the decision to cover or not is left to the mother, and it’s a non-issue because even an uncovered breastfeeder shows no…
Read MoreSafety Recalls for Dummies?
There’s a lot of news today about the infamous Bumbo seat being recalled. On the one hand, I’m glad they’re adding a safety restraint, but let’s be real here. The babies who fell out were not being watched. DON’T USE A BUMBO CHAIR AS A BABYSITTER. I mean, look at the thing. It helps non-sitting…
Read MoreFormula is EXPENSIVE!
Another reason to give breastfeeding a shot! Reason #3 Formula is expensive. Sure, it’s free at the hospital and you will get samples in the mail at first, but once you’re paying for it, it adds up quickly! The average baby drinks close to $2,000 worth in the first year – way more if she…
Read MoreA non-judgemental guide to Breastfeeding & Formula: how to choose
Deciding whether or not to breastfeed your baby is a big, very personal choice. There are medical, cultural, and all kinds of other factors that go into a decision whether or not to nurse your baby. Unfortunately, most of the information out there is very fraught, one way or the other – both sides can…
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