When we brought our baby home from the hospital, we had him sleeping in a bassinet that attached to the bed.  He would NOT sleep in this bassinet and cried constantly.  After doing some more research, I realized that newborns have the need to be cradled and rocked.  The Amby Baby Motion Hammock was recommended by Dr. Sears, a very respected pediatrician.  It is recommended b...

This book was given to us by a friend, who'd had it recommended to her.  I had heard of the book, but didn't think to pick it up.  I really recommend that you do!  The book is written by Dr Harvey Karp.  It is full of research about the things that newborns need to feel secure and to stop fussing constantly.  There are, what he calls, the 5 S'.  The com...

The Micralite Fastfold newborn system is a wonderful stroller!  It hails from England where it is very popular.  The stroller itself is easy fold, with a mesh seat that is especialy cool in the summer months.  The wheels are all terrain and pneumatic in the back, and double swivel wheels in the front.  This makes it easy to walk around the park, and some light sandy areas.&n...

The Maya Wrap lightly padded sling is highly regarded amongst those who know their slings.  I ordered this product excitedly, only to find myself intimidated.  When my baby was born, I hesitated to use it because I didn't know if I would "get it".  The company includes a video, but the video was so boring to watch that I soon gave up on that.  The written instr...

Expecta Lipil is a supplement you take once a day while you are pregnant and breastfeeding.  It claims to help improve your baby's eye and brain development.  I started taking Lipil when I was 20 weeks pregnant, and continue to take it now that my baby is 7 weeks old.  Although I cannot tell you that these things wouldn't have happened without Lipil, but I can attest that...

I have used slings in the past, with little success.  I wasn't happy with the comfort of the sling.  I knew there were other baby carriers out there, and read about the Ergo Baby Carrier.  It is one of the best baby purchases I've made!  The Ergo is completely adaptable to all sizes of babies, up to 40 pounds.  That sounds like a lot of weight, but the Ergo does...

I knew that most people purchase the Boppy Pillow when they want a pillow to aid in Breastfeeding.  I figured I would just go with that one as well, until I came across a sale on Amazon.  I picked up the pillow for half price, so I gave it a shot.  At first I found "My Brest Friend" to be difficult to use, so I set it aside for awhile.  Now I realize that I was jus...

As any breastfeeding mother knows, it is quite embarrassing to have your breasts leak.  This is especially troublesome righ after your milk comes in.  Lansinoh disposable nursing pads are nearly perfect in my opinion.  They are discret under clothing, highly absorbant (WAY more absorbant than you would think by looking at them), and comfortable.  I have never had a leak with...