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beetles & larvae found in formula: 5 million cans recalled

By Amanda · Comments (6)
Monday, September 27th, 2010

The irresponsibility it not surprising, but what it’s tainted with is just plain disgusting.  Beetles {parts and larvae} contaminated Similac formula made in Abbott Laboratories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cautioned that tiny insect parts could irritate babies delicate digestive tracts, and might make them refuse to eat.  Really…you don’t say. {insert eyeroll}

The powder was sold throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, and certain Caribbean countries.

Click here for 10 Little-Known Facts About Formula.

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wordless wednesday: favorite thing

By Amanda · Comments (13)
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

Anytime, anywhere.

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I love the toesies. AND that hubby grabbed my camera to catch these beautiful moments.

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breastfeeding mamas: night-weaning

By Amanda · Comments (10)
Monday, September 13th, 2010

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I’m ecstatic that Ethan is sleeping through the night now — just started this week at 9 months old and it’s great! Problem is, I’m used to breastfeeding him 4 times through the night and the “girls” aren’t too happy about it. After a week you’d think that my milk supply would adjust, right? Well, we have no signs of adjusting around here….

He goes to bed around 7pm and I have to wake him up if he hasn’t already woken up between 6:30-7:30am because I’m in so much pain! I’m engorged like I was in those first few weeks! Will it always be like this? Aidan never slept through the night until he was 16 months old and at that time he was still breastfeeding so I don’t have a clue!

I’m terrified I’m going to get mastitis {again} but I don’t want to pump because that defeats the whole purpose and PURE JOY of being able to sleep through the night for the first time in FOREVER!

Suggestions? Experiences?

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bravado! designs: fall breastfeeding & back-to-work contest! {$500}

By Amanda · Comments (0)
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

bravado logo bravado! designs: fall breastfeeding & back to work contest! {$500}

Pregnant and breastfeeding mommies, you don’t want to miss this! One of my very favorite companies is running a fantastic contest right now for Bravado members only! You’ll have the chance to win an 3 nursing bras: Allure, Bliss and Sublime {check out my reviews of these bras here, here and here} AND a $500 giftcard for Target if you’re in the US or HBC if you’re in Canada!!

win bravado bravado! designs: fall breastfeeding & back to work contest! {$500}

bravado win bravado! designs: fall breastfeeding & back to work contest! {$500}

All you have to do is sign up to be a registered member with Bravado and you can enter! Check out the full rules and regulations here. Also be sure to keep up with Bravado! on twitter AND check out their brand new re-designed website! All the same great Bravado products, but with twice the cheer and tons of info on breastfeeding in the Resource Library. There’s also a panel of experts who specialize in pregnancy and breastfeeding and my favorite new read: the breastfeeding diaries – a group of mommie bloggers who give you the nitty gritty on everything breastfeeding!

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bumblewee nursing & maternity wear: 30 days of giveaways! {+ review & giveaway}

By Amanda · Comments (194)
Monday, August 23rd, 2010

BWNW logo bumblewee nursing & maternity wear: 30 days of giveaways! {+ review & giveaway}

BumbleWee Nursing Wear is an online boutique for fashionable moms who want functional, stylish nursing and maternity clothing.  BumbleWee is in the business of making moms beautiful when they’re not exactly feeling their best. After 5 hours of broken sleep {if that!} it’s really hard to get up, showered and ready to go for the day. All we want to do is crawl into comfy sweats and hope nobody comes to the door. Which is totally fine some days of the week – we all need to grub around sometimes. But when we’re out on playdates, doing grocery runs, juggling a newborn and a toddler at the doctor’s office, we need that little boost of confidence in our appearance to help put that little spring back in our step.

So what helps? Maybe it’s a fresh haircut, or even time to soak in the tub in peace and quiet or it’s a new top. Maybe you’re lucky enough to have all of the above and you’re having the best mommie day of our life! {if so, I’m jealous!}  But for me, especially in those early nursing days, it was when I put on  something nice to wear that was functional AND stylish, that gave me that kickstart to my day. There is nothing more frustrating when you’re out in public and you’re fooling around with your top trying to hold it in the right position while attempting to latch the baby to stop them from crying. To me, having a functioning nursing top, dress, tank, whatever the case, was worth the money because it was one less thing to worry about in my life as a new breastfeeding mommie.

Now, before you all get images of boxy nursing tees and pointy coned nursing bras in your head…let me show you some of the clothing that is now available for modern, nursing mommies. This top below is my favorite from BumbleWee. It’s a 2in1 maternity AND nursing top that is the cutest I’ve come across yet!

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This top would be so adorable with a preggy belly, but also a really nice top to have while nursing. It wouldn’t be tight on your {shrinking} belly and if it was chilly, you could layer with a thin cardigan.

If you’ve been pregnant and invited to a wedding or event, you all know how difficult it is to find something  that makes you feel sexy and pretty. I wish I knew of this dress all those times! This Anna Jane Dress is also 2in1 so it can be worn during pregnancy and nursing. It’s a cotton blend made without the use of pesticides and chemicals and also has a touch of modal and spandex to keep you comfy. Beautiful!

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And for running around with the children, pair this comfy henley with a necklace, jeans and flats and you’re ready to go for the day. The button down neck pulls across and has a hidden second layer that keeps you covered while nursing. Love this!

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It’s really tempting to get back into your pre-pregnancy clothing after you have the baby, but you’re better off keeping them packed away for a little while and investing in some nice nursing tops for yourself. To save money, look for 2in1 items like many of the ones that BumbleWee carries so you can make use of them in your wardrobe for longer. Those are the types of pieces to invest in. You’ll want to be comfy at nighttime too, so definitely check out nursing pajamas and organic sleeping bras.

K, mommies! Now onto the really fun stuff. As part of their 2 year celebration, BumbleWee Nursing Wear is running their own giveaway contest !

1ST GIVEAWAY

BumbleWee Nursing Wear is giving away one nursing top everyday for 30 days. It’s super easy to enter too, just click here and fill out your name, email address and that you heard about this giveaway on Natural Mommie {click Natural Mommie in the drop down menu} and that’s it! There’s also options for extra entries if you blog , tweet, or email a friend about the contest. There are about 75 items available to win with the total value being $5000! Remember that everyday is a new contest, so you have to visit daily to enter. Closes September 15th.

ENTER HERE

You’ll also receive a 50% off coupon to use for these items once you enter! {My favorite top I posted above is available there!}

So that’s the first exciting giveaway. Now onto a giveaway for Natural Mommie readers only!

2ND GIVEAWAY

One lucky reader is going to win sweepstakes item!

TO ENTER

Visit BumbleWee Nursing Wear and tell me which other item{s} you’d love to try!

EXTRA ENTRIES

- Each day you enter for the 30 Days of Giveaways at BumbleWee Nursing Wear, leave a separate comment here saying you entered the BumbleWee Sweepstakes today!
-Like BumbleWee Nursing Wear on facebook
- Like Natural Mommie on facebook
- Subscribe via email
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- Blog about this giveaway and leave me the link
- Follow my blog with Google Friend Connect
- Follow @bumblewee on twitter
- Follow @naturalmommie on twitter and ReTweet this giveaway {can be retweeted daily – leave me the links} RT @naturalmommie 30 Days of Giveaways w/ @BumbleWee Nursing & #Maternity Clothing! #breastfeeding #pregnancy #organic http://bit.ly/aHQddx

Closes September 15th at 8pm MST. Open to Canada only.*For facebook entries, please leave your first name and last initial with your comment so I can verify you’re a fan on facebook .

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