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Drawing Bottle Lines
Dec 8, 2009 | Filed Under: Reviews,Shopping
As a new mama, I often turn to the most credible source in the world for parenting advice. No! Not Dr. Phil, silly. I’m talking about the World Wide Web. In all seriousness, I have gleaned some helpful info from other moms in forums and whatnot, so I would like to pay it forward by sharing my own insights and experiences every once in a while, like I did last week with my (not-so-original) sleeper blanket suggestion. Not everyone may agree with my findings — if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that us parents tend to have VERY strong opinions about certain things, and often aren’t afraid to voice them — but all I can do is tell you what worked for us.
Today’s exciting lesson: BOTTLES! WOO-HOO!
Much of the parenting literature out there strikes fear in the hearts of breastfeeding mothers. Don’t introduce the bottle too soon! Uh-oh — now it’s too late! Be wary of nipple confusion! Be sure to tilt the bottle at a 45-degree angle while jumping up and down like a monkey! I waited about a month to introduce the bottle to Miss Skye and, really, the only problem I had was the monkey jump. I’m just not that coordinated. Otherwise, no nipple confusion or anything of the sort.
However, Mr. Candy — who is, not surprisingly, the one who usually feeds her the bottle when I’m out doing very important things, like getting my highlights done — has informed me that Skylar DOES have a definitive bottle preference. Although I like the Medela electric pump, the Medela BOTTLES that come with the set…? Not so much. Apparently, Skylar — who’s pretty adaptable — just stared at the Medela bottle looming above her mouth and asked, “Huh?” Its nipple doesn’t mimic a breast very well, and the milk comes out faster than a shotgunned beer. Or so Skylar tells us.
Mr. Candy switched to the Born Free bottles that I had bought and had no such problem. She chowed down like a pro. Now we only use the Medela bottles for storage. I’ve also heard good things about the Breastflow bottles (again, this is probably only helpful to mamas who are nursing), but we haven’t tried them. The Born Free bottles work for us, so if it ain’t broke, um, don’t break it! Or something like that.
If any of you have insight to impart — about using a bottle with breastfed and/or formula-fed babies, or about shotgunning a beer — please share…!
Candy’s List of Favorite Things
Dec 6, 2009 | Filed Under: Featured,Reviews,Shopping
It’s no secret that Oprah stole her “favorite things” idea from me — I harbor no resentment because the poor woman needed SOMETHING to finally garner attention and success — but I’m not going to let that stop me from continuing to share some of MY favorite things, in case you’re looking for a holiday treat and/or present.
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Deal of the Day: 40% Off Bags at Get Dolled Up Boutique
Dec 4, 2009 | Filed Under: Sales,Shopping | Tags: Deal of the Day
Totes, diaper bags and backpacks, among other bags, are available, as is monogramming. Use coupon code: 40QUILTED.
Deal of the Day: 10% Off at Baby Catalog
Dec 2, 2009 | Filed Under: Coupons,Shopping | Tags: Deal of the Day
With everything from strollers to toys to nursery decor — and no sales tax! — BabyCatalog.com has got you covered, Mama. Continue Reading »
Deal of the Day: 30% Off Everything at Moody Mamas
Nov 24, 2009 | Filed Under: Sales,Shopping | Tags: Deal of the Day
Moody Mamas is an awesome maternity line from Project Runway winner Christian Siriano. It features flattering, trendy (and, of course, FIERCE) pieces that you might actually consider wearing even if you weren’t pregnant. Continue Reading »
Deal of the Day: 10% Off Entire Purchase at Fat Brain Toys
Nov 18, 2009 | Filed Under: Sales,Shopping | Tags: Deal of the Day
If your little genius is requesting more Dostoevsky, less Dr. Seuss, it may be time to upgrade her toy options as well. Check out Fat Brain Toys, which bills its products as “educational toys that will challenge your child’s intellect and stretch their imagination.” Continue Reading »
Deal of the Day: 15% Off at The Children’s Place
Nov 17, 2009 | Filed Under: Sales,Shopping | Tags: Deal of the Day
Use coupon code MARTHA99 when you check out on The Children’s Place Web site. The offer ends today, so don’t dilly-dally, as my kindergarten teacher Miss Pencil used to say. (Yup. Miss Pencil. Poor thing.)
Deal of the Day: 15% Off All Orders at Shop Celebrity Kids
Nov 14, 2009 | Filed Under: Sales,Shopping
With brands that are often seen on celebrity offspring such as Maddox Jolie-Pitt and Zuma Rossdale, the duds at ShopCelebrityKids.com are fun and unique, but they ain’t cheap. Continue Reading »
