Top 10 Things We're Pinning Right Now!

All things bright and beautiful have us completely inspired on Pinterest! Check out the top 10 things we're pinning right now!

This DIY Garden project is totally at the top of our to-do list!!

HOT HOT HOT summer dress!!

These baby camo jeggings are adorable!!

This dress is to die for!

Such a cute bridesmaid gift idea!

This nail design - in LOVE! Nothing else to say!

Can we PUH-LEASE get this desk set up?! SO CUTE!

LOVE LOVE LOVE these shoes!

This bathroom design is SO gorgeous!

These earrings are perfect for summer!!

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Dads Supporting Breastfeeding

Brought to you by Medela

When you think breasfeeding, you think MOM. Mom produces the milk and baby feeds directly from Mom's body. There are many ways that Dad can help. Medela has outlined some ideas for dads. Read all about it here and check out Medela's amazing line of products as well as their website for more information!

Daddies and Breastfeeding: Ways to Stay Involved

Before the Baby Comes

1. Be supportive of your partner's decision to breastfeed by understanding the benefits of breastmilk.
2. Help your partner find information on what breastpump your insurance will cover. The Affordable Care Act requires insurance companies to provide equipment and support with no co-pay, but the actual pump provided will vary from company to company.
3. Join your partner in preparing for the experience of breastfeeding by taking a course that will provide you both with the information you'll need to know.
4. Seek out other fathers who have supported their partners while Breastfeeding to gain real world advice.

At the Hospital

1. At the hospital, be an advocate for your partner. Make sure the staff knows that she wants to breastfeed and that formula should not be given to the baby without consent.
2. Find the lactation consultant if mom is struggling. Many hospitals have one on staff, and early intervention and support from a professional is crucial, particularly for first-time moms.
3. Ask the hospital staff about local breastfeeding support groups for after your family goes home. Peer encouragement is helpful, and it's an excuse for mom and baby to get out of the house.

At Home

1. In addition to making sure your partner has what she needs while she heals from childbirth, you can help the breastfeeding transition to home by making sure she is comfortable while nursing—by bringing her pillows, foot rest, water, etc.
2. It doesn't sound glamorous, but diaper changes are a great way for you to get involved in baby care. In addition to giving your partner a break, it's a chance for you and your baby to start practicing conversation skills by making eye contact, cooing noises and engaging your baby with changing facial expressions.
3. If your partner starts pumping, you'll have a chance to bond with your baby over a bottle and give your partner a break. You can further help your partner by washing and sterilizing pump parts and bottles.
4. Be your partner's biggest cheerleader. Breastfeeding can be frustrating and difficult in the beginning, but you can provide moral support by acknowledging the difficulty of nursing and offering to find a professional to help, such as lactation consultant (which should be covered by your insurance). And remind your partner of why she wanted to breastfeed in the first place!

Skip Hop Has Your Holiday Shopping Covered!

Check out this amazing gift guide from Skip Hop!! We knew we loved them but this quick and easy gift guide just sent them to the top of our list for brands to shop with this Holiday season! 

The Toy Nanny Is a MUST HAVE this Holiday!

We are absolutely in LOVE with this amazing new product by 2 Red Hens! It is THE most ingenious creation to hit the baby world since disposable diapers!  

This cozy floor blanket quickly and easily cinches up into a smart toy tote for on-the-go moms.  Transporting toys from grandma’s, to play dates, to the back yard has never been easier!

•              Eight mesh pockets keep small pieces in place

•              Soft velour interior creates a clean play surface

•              Water resistant backing keeps spills from soaking through

•              Machine washable

•              Converts into convenient tote; cleanup is a snap by just pulling       straps

Available in 5 custom designed vintage-inspired patterns: Chevron Stripes, Grey Damask, Peacock Mum, Pink Lemonade and Owl Dots

Recommended retail: $70 

Visit their website to buy yours today!

Can you honestly think of a cuter, better product to make traveling with toys, SO easy?! We can't!!!

Stocking Stuffers for the Littles!

Check out these great items from Kids II for your holiday shopping, perfect for gifts for baby or easy stocking stuffers! These are SO cute!!

Taggies™ Jingle Bells Book ($12.99) A sweet holiday story book to read with your little one. The story of a polar bear is featured on soft, bright fleece. Plus, an insert jingles on the cover for extra cheer. Tags are on every page for simple, engaging fun at bedtime or anytime. Available at Buy Buy Baby, Toys R Us and more.

Bright Starts™ Having A Ball™ Giggables ($6.99 for 1) Age Range: (6m-36m) Have a ball with these characters! The Giggables wobble and roll as baby pushes them along, making 6 different electronic silly sounds while moving. Great for stocking stuffers and works as gifts for friend’s kids also!  Available at Buy Buy Baby, Toys R Us and more.

Shop thredUP for the Upcoming Holidays!

Why spend $60 on a size 2T blazer or dress for holiday card pictures or parties when you can buy one for up to 75% off on thredUP?  With 100,000 items on the site, they are a consignment clothing superstore! 

Check out thredUP online for more great Holiday looks!!

Medela: Vote for your Favorite NICU

As part of National Prematurity Awareness Month, Medela is hosting a Virtual Human Milk Collection Campaign throughout the month of November to help increase awareness of the importance of breastmilk for premature babies and support the Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) that support them and their families. 

Medela will donate a total of $30,000 in breastfeeding support products to NICUs–$5,000 to each of six geographic regions across the country.

Every year, 500,000 families are impacted by premature births and related complications. Our nation's NICUs help premature babies survive and thrive. Enabling hospitals to support moms in providing breastmilk to their babies is a critical to giving them a healthy start and preventing infections. The only way your favorite NICU can win is if you visit www.medelapreemieawareness.com to vote! 

Each person may only vote once from now until November 30. For full details on the promotion, please visit www.medelapreemieawareness.com.  

Additionally, Medela has recently announced the launch of its new Quick Clean Breastmilk Removal Soap, the newest addition to its line of Quick Clean products! The Quick Clean Soap saves time and makes cleaning easy – just add Quick Clean Soap and let everything soak for five minutes. This is a great product for moms and dads on the go! 

Quick Clean Soap is designed specifically to break down the proteins and fats in breastmilk and removes breastmilk residue up to three days old in just minutes. It contains no added fragrance or taste that might discourage baby from breastfeeding, and is safe and hypoallergenic.

To learn more about the new Quick Clean Breastmilk Removal Soap visit the Medela website here. To learn more about Medela’s other Quick Clean products visit here.

IMPORTANT LINKS:

• Vote for your favorite NICU!
• Every Drop Counts Video
• Quick Clean Breastmilk Removal Soap
• Medela’s Quick Clean products line