When JJ Cole created the System Bag they really had everything and we mean everything in mind. It has it all: Big spacious interior, additional organizer pockets, specialized compartments for cell phone, bottles and an MP3 player pocket with cord escape.
Out with the old and in with the new or so the saying goes. This is particularly fitting as we are all tossing out our potentially toxic plastic bottles and cups and hunting for new healthier choices. The Safe Sippy is a fantastic alternative and was created to accomplish one goal: Clean In, Clean Out.
If you suspect you have a case of thrush, you should see your doctor for their profession opinion, advice and
Tandem nursing allows you to nurse both babies at the same time, one on each breast. Nursing two babies simultaneously has several benefits.
You often hear about the benefits of breastfeeding for the baby, but there are also many benefits for the mother:
Don’t underestimate the importance of lactation consultants and don’t leave the hospital until you feel comfortable breastfeeding!
Growing up, we swear we won’t be like our parents. We tell ourselves we’ll never raise our kids doing the same things they did to us. Then, when we have kids, we justify everything we do saying “Well I did that growing up and I turned out okay.” So I guess our upbringing wasn’t all that bad. Sometimes we go to our parents for advice on how to raise our own babies—other times, we tell them to butt out or follow our rules. I propose that moms and dads need to go easy on our parents. For one thing, we should be pretty grateful that they’re around to experience this with us —and also because, while this may not be their first time on the parent merry-go-round, the grandparent one is just as perplexing. They’re learning the ropes, just like we are, so let’s cut them some slack!
Before babies there was a partnership in which you and your partner were both nurtured and each other’s top priority. Once the babies arrive you may find that they are the only ones getting nurtured! This is a pitfall that is difficult to avoid. There are going to be sacrifices that you and your partner are both going to have to make that you won’t expect. Some advice: recognize that this will probably be the case for several months and try to help each other as much as possible. Your new bond is that of “team parent” and this can strengthen your relationship in ways you can’t foresee. It’s something to go on when you don’t seem to have any time for each other in the first few months. Try to keep your sense of humour intact and everything should be fine.