yoyomama contest on facebook
You’ve got to join the yoyomama facebook group cause there is great contest going on now. Post on their wall the answer to this question, “when you are out and about in the lower mainland, where are some good places you’ve found to feed your tot?”
There have been a great number of posts in response to this and as a fellow Lower Mainlander, I am appreciating all the fabulous tips, especially now that I have 2 toddlers and a brand new baby to nurse.
You’ll find tips for places that have great spots to nurse your baby, places with great play areas, places that will make some pureed food for your little one etc.
I just had to share this with you all cause I thought it was so great.
While their contest has been limited to the Lower Mainland, feel free to post some good ones from whereever you live here on our blog.
J.
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Bits on Breast Feeding
After having Josh 3 weeks ago, I am happy to report he is a lean, mean, breast-feeding machine. He has a great latch, is satisfied and we are both comfortable! It is already easy to forget the hell that we went through to get breast feeding on the right track over this last few weeks.
I thought I would post this because I never thought I would have any issues feeding this new arrival, especially since I successfully breastfed his twin sisters for 15 months. One baby, no problem. Yeah right.
What is supposed to be the most natural thing on earth, doesn’t always start out very smoothly. I have learned that natural, should not imply easy or painless. With my over supply and a baby with a poor latch as a result of trying not to drown, mastitis and crazy hormones, I was actually considering giving up after 10 days. The baby wasn’t gaining weight well, was fussy and I was sick as a dog. Not what one envisions after having a baby. Aren’t you supposed to nurse into the sunset…???
Being persistant is the key. I battled onward despite the toe curling pain, got some excellent help from a lactation consultant at the public health unit, and trusted by instincts. If you are a new mom and are having breast feeding issues, hang in there. It will get better if you get the right help. These things do take time to work out. I was so close to giving up and I am glad I didn’t. Breast feeding has many incredible benefits and I am glad to do it for my new son and myself. Happy feeding!
Nursing into the sunset,
J.
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Green on the Rock Blog
I just wanted to let you all know about a new blogger on the block. The blog is called ‘Green on the Rock’ http://www.greenontherock.blogspot.com/and is about how to be greener on Manitoulin Island (the Rock) in northern Ontario. Helping residents of this rural area to be a little greener is helping to make small changes that collectively can have a significant impact on creating a healthier environment.
The blog can certainly be of interest to more than just the residents of ‘The Rock’. The blogger finds a number of great ‘green’ family products that would be of interest to anyone trying to make a difference. I love these types of blogs because the blogger does all the leg work to find great, new products and reviews them. I will certainly be continuing to check back and see what this mom finds next. From cloth diapers to solar panels, there is something for everyone. There are also weekly ‘green’ giveaways to watch out for. We just donated a Watergeeks Water Bottle for hot and cold beverages. Keep your eyes peeled for it!
It is our hope that readers from ‘The Rock’ will check out our site http://www.betterbabybums.com to shop greener for their families. A large part of our mandate is to bring green options to rural areas of our great country. Best of luck to this blogger! Keep up the great work!
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Klean Kanteen Coupon
This month we have Klean Kanteen water bottles on special at 20% off. The coupon code is ‘KKsave’ . Offer is for bottles only, not the accessories and is valid until March 21st.
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Sip, Save and Soothe
Save While You Sip
On special this month are our Klean Kanteen water bottles of all shapes and sizes! Not only will you save money by being able to refill your water bottle instead of buying flats of bottled water, you can also save on the initial investment of one of these great bottles. Check them out here and enter coupon code ‘KKsave‘ at checkout to receive 20% off. We are also one of the few retailers that offer a full line of Klean Kanteen’s bottles accessories. Sippy spouts, sport caps, flat caps and loop caps. Find them listed here. Please note that the sale is on bottles only and offer expires March 21, 2009.
Also on special are our Green to Grow bottles! These BPA-free bottles have stood the test of time in our households. We love the wide mouth 10 oz bottle as an Avent sippy spout fits on it so you can use it as a sippy. Save money by getting more mileage out of your baby’s bottle. Check them out here at 15% off.
New Soothers for Breastfeeding Babies
We are listening to you. Our customers are always giving us great feedback on the products we carry and giving us suggestions on products we should carry
. After we introduced safe soothers in the fall, we received a number of requests to expand this line from just an orthodontic-shaped soother, to include a round-shape. According to a number of lactation consultants, if you choose to use a soother for your breast-feeding baby, the round-shape mimics a mother’s nipple best and is least likely to cause nipple confusion. We are happy to offer Natursutten Round-shape soothers. These soothers are made in the EU from 100% natural rubber. There are no chemical softeners, parabens, PVC, BPA, or phthalates. Check them out here.
. After we introduced safe soothers in the fall, we received a number of requests to expand this line from just an orthodontic-shaped soother, to include a round-shape. According to a number of lactation consultants, if you choose to use a soother for your breast-feeding baby, the round-shape mimics a mother’s nipple best and is least likely to cause nipple confusion. We are happy to offer Natursutten Round-shape soothers. These soothers are made in the EU from 100% natural rubber. There are no chemical softeners, parabens, PVC, BPA, or phthalates. Check them out here.Gift Certificates
Looking for the perfect gift for a new arrival in your life? Better Baby Bums gift certificates are the perfect way to help new parents stock up on essentials without having to leave the house with their new bundle. While cute outfits are fun to shop for, it’s the diapers that really add up these days so help out with the ‘dirty work’ and purchase a gift certificate today! Gift certificates fit into any budget as you choose the amount. Your certificate can be sent immediately by email or mailed to you or the recipient. Get them here.
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Over Production of Milk
It has been awhile since our last post. The Christmas season paired with crazy weather kept us hard at work and no time to blog. Since our last post, I have also welcomed a new addition to our family, a little boy, born a week ago today.
I thought I would post this link to a great artcle on the overproduction of breastmilk. As you probably guessed, a problem I am currently having. There is significant information “out there” on under-production, but very little on the opposite. One would think that over production is not a bad problem to have however, the results can be just as devastating as underproduction. A fussy baby that can’t latch, bad gas, and under or over nourishment are common problems. This article has great info and I am currently trying out the method suggested since pumping off a bit first and then feeding the baby is not working and my baby is getting too much foremilk and not enough of the fatty, filling hind milk he needs.
Penny for your thoughts.
Jen
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