When you have children, you make certain sacrifices. And of course when you look into those smiling faces, it is all worthwhile. But when you watch others sipping cosmos at a cocktail party or mint julips on Derby Day, perhaps you feel the slightest bit jealous? And very thirsty…parched even? When I was pregnant with […]
Huge Britax Car Seat and Stroller Sales (Deal of the Day)
If you haven’t heard, Britax, one of the premier choices for Convertible Car Seats, Toddler Car Seats, and Car Seat Boosters is allowing its retailers to reduce prices this week. They only do this a handful of times a year, so now is a great time to buy a Britax! BabyUniverse: HUGE BRITAX Sale! 15% […]
Alleviating Doctor Appointment Fears
Even toddlers who only have to go to regular well-baby appointments may suddenly develop an intense fear of the pediatrician. And this fear can present an even greater problem if your child needs more regular visits to a doctor’s office or hospital. Here are a few products I’ve been using to alleviate doctor-phobia. Medical Set: […]
Clothing for Babies Who Love Their Pacifiers
A paci can have a remarkably calming effect on a baby. When Baby Mwah and I are out and about, he loves to suck on his pacifier while riding in his stroller or while I carry him in his sling. Alas, he frequently drops his paci onto the dirty ground. I know people say that […]
Sleep Well With The Woombie
Baby Mwah enjoys being swaddled. I received one of those popular SwaddleMe blankets from Kiddopotamus at my baby shower. It worked great for the first week or so until Baby Mwah was able to rip open the velcro on the SwaddleMe with a simple stretch and startle himself awake. Luckily, I’d received a sample of […]
Is Breast Always Best?
Dear Mamanista Readers, As you can tell from our frequent reviews of breastfeeding products, we’re very pro-breastfeeding at Mamanista. But– most importantly– we are pro-mama. After her c-section and some other delivery complications, one of Mama Mwah’s friends developed post-partum depression. She also was having a difficult time breastfeeding and suffered a painful nipple infection. Through all of this, the doctors she spoke […]
A Place to Rest Your Little Head
My tot has been clamoring for a pillow and from the various mommy message boards I read, I know this is a common toddler request. So, after reading the expert advice and researching different pillows, I got her this Toddler Memory Foam Pillow. Medical professionals caution parents against introducing a pillow too young and say […]
Win a Trendy and Practical Nursing Cover from Slurp & Burp
While breast may be best for baby, some mamas are reluctant to breastfeed because they aren’t comfortable with breastfeeding in public and don’t want to be stuck in their house for months. Stylish breastfeeding covers are a must-have for these mommies. Shortly before Baby Mwah was born, I received a Slurp & Burp Breastfeeding Cover. […]
Best Nursing Pillow After C-Section
Back in February, I reviewed the Cuddoozle Nursing Pillow. I gave the pillow rave reviews back then, but I didn’t truly appreciate it until after my recent c-section. I was able to prop the wide arms of the pillow on either arm of my glider chair and use the included Cuddoozle lumbar/neck support to prop the rest […]
Beauty is More than Skin Deep
One of the great tips I got from Gorgeously Green is to check out all of your beauty, hair care, and personal hygiene products on Skin Deep: the Environmental Working Group’s Cosmetic Safety Database. They rate your lotions and potions, including children’s products like sunscreen, shampoo, diaper creams, and more. If you want to know […]
