Medela Pump In Style Advanced Breast pump
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A Quiet and Well-Lit Space for Pumping (Or: Where to Pump When You’re Away From Work)

Where can you pump if you’re away from work and home (and not just in a different office)? I’ve heard more than enough “fun” stories about pumping in public restrooms (at the sinks, where the outlets are — AWESOME), so when I saw this question posed recently on my local parents’ listserv, I thought it…

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Baby-Led Weaning Book
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Feeding Tuesday: Baby-Led Weaning Book

When my first son, Jack, started solids, I got this book and cookbook on baby-led weaning — I really liked the idea that he could control how much or how little he ate without passively having someone shovel food into his mouth. It’s a great idea in theory, but I sometimes wonder if it contributed…

C.Wonder Signature Diaper Bag | CorporetteMoms
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Finally Friday: Signature Diaper Bag

Ooh: this C. Wonder diaper bag looks kind of perfect. I like the large patch pockets on the outside, a side compartment for the changing mat, and a detachable zip pouch and spring-lock key ring… all nice. I’m also a fan of the muted, almost somber black — our main one is black also, which…

A Zoli Straw Sippy Cup
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Feeding Tuesday: Zoli Straw Sippy Cup (OR: Which Sippy Cups and Bottles Are Your Favorites?)

I was going to feature a bottle for today’s feeding post — we’ve started supplementing a bit so they’re on my mind. I have yet to find a brand that I truly like, though, so I’m punting and posting something we did really like: the ZoLi sippy cup/bottle, which is pretty much what we went to immediately when…

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Childcare Arrangements: Pros + Cons

What are the pros and cons of different types of childcare arrangements? How do you decide on whether to hire a nanny, choose daycare, ask for help from family members, etc.? We’ve talked a lot about childcare over the years, including backup childcare strategies and how to find childcare for a sick kid. We’ve talked…