If you've always heard that breastfeeding shouldn't hurt if you're doing everything right, I'm here to tell you from personal experience that it just isn't true. Putting aside the typical causes of pain which DO indicate something is being done wrong (bad latch, poor positioning, tongue tie, etc.), let's look at some of the other reasons even the most experienced nursing mother may suffer from pain. Letdown: It can hurt when your milk lets down. For me, it hurts for the first two or three Continue Reading
*New* Diaper Safari Covers Review & Giveaway
Something ELSE is new at Diaper Safari! Not only have the one-size pocket diapers been redesigned, but their line of one-size waterproof covers has also been improved. Check out my previous review of the old style, and then continue on below for full details (and a giveaway) about the new design! As a long-time fan of this budget-friendly brand, I was more than happy to review the new covers and share some pictures and feedback with you. Diaper Safari sent me three complimentary covers Continue Reading
How to Keep Your Dog Out of the Trash
I wish you could meet Jasper. He is one of the greatest dogs we've ever owned. A Collie-Shepherd mix rescue, he became top dog literally the day he arrived at our farm. Jasper gets bored every once in a while. Yes, I know we have 7 children. And 5 cats. And 12 chickens. But Jasper still gets bored every so often, and if there isn't a good chew bone or old shoe handy, he starts looking for mischief. One day he discovered the cats' litter box. Hmmm, that was tasty! Another time, he got into a Continue Reading
6 Cloth Diapering Secrets for Beginners
Well, ok, they aren't really secrets, but they are certainly things that I didn't know when I was first starting out. If you have questions after reading this post or want to chat, please leave me a comment below or use my email form. Cloth is not all or nothing. Good news: you don't have to jump in and start full time. Start slow. Buy a day's worth of diapers. Buy half a day's worth. Keep using your disposables right along with cloth diapers until you have made a decision. A lot of Continue Reading
*New* Diaper Safari Pockets Review & Giveaway
Diaper Safari recently launched a newly redesigned pocket diaper. I'll help navigate you through the changes and updates, and also share an opportunity for you to win one! If you like, check out my review of the previous style from 2 years ago. Diaper Safari sent me two complimentary pocket diapers to test on 3-month-old Ingrid and 22-month-old Erik. One is the green lion print and the other is a black hippo print. Also included were two inserts, one microfiber and one hemp. Additionally, an Continue Reading
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