Candace has written about why she loves breastfeeding, but after visiting her last week I’d like to add a new reason to her list. Candace can breastfeed her new baby using her favorite sling and have her hands free to play with or read to her toddler. But taking care of a baby and a toddler is harder […]
Fuss Free Baby Food
When I was pregnant, I had visions of preparing homemade baby food from fresh, locally-grown produce. I purchased Annabel Karmel’s bestselling baby cookbook- First Meals, and I read all the yummy-sounding recipes. (Read Candace’s full review of First Meals here.) But my first attempts at preparing homemade purees were time-consuming and frustrating. It’s hard to […]
A Better, Safer Bib
Bibs are a necessity when bottle-feeding since babies dribble while drinking. But bibs can be a suffocation hazard if you don’t remove them before putting baby down to sleep. My baby drifts peacefully off the sleep during a feeding, but he often wakes up when his bib is removed. Even if moms always remember to remove bibs before a […]
New Affordable Organic Baby Food Options from Gerber
Gerber just introduced some new dinner purees with DHA, which helps brain and eye development, and reintroduced their organic cereals. (Gerber had recalled their organic cereal over a year ago due to lumps which could have caused a choking hazard, but the company brought it back after making several changes to the manufacturing process.) I had a chance […]
The Next Best Thing to Homemade Baby Food
I have grand aspirations of making homemade baby food from fresh, local organic produce purchased at my local farmers market. I have similar aspirations for my own meals, and my recipe folder is overflowing. But sometimes life gets in the way of grand aspirations. If you don’t have the time or the inclination to make your […]
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 […]
Our Green House Coupon Code (Deal of the Day)
Call it the Green House effect…people everywhere, especially parents, are turning to more eco-friendly products for their homes. One of my favorite places to shop for environmentally friendly and safe products for my nest is Our Green House. I originally found the store looking for toys, and they have just about the coolest assortment of […]
Win a Nursing Cover from Love & Blessings
We’ve told you about the beautifully packaged organic baby shower gift baskets available at Love & Blessings. You an even design your own custom organic baby gift basket. (read our review of the baby gift basket we checked out from Love & Blessings) Now, Love & Blessings would like to offer one luck Mamanista reader […]
Big Bibs for Covering Big Bellies
At first, I did not understand the big hoopla about bibs. After all, my baby didn’t need one until she was over six months’ old. Even then, her face got messy, but a dishtowel easily protected her clothing (assuming she was wearing any). Then she grew into an active self-feeding toddler. Now, I “get” the […]
Born With a Custom Beaded Spoon in Her Mouth
Baby loves that her personalized baby spoon from Beaded Things is made especially for her. Even Daddy, who rarely notices or comments upon baby items, thought the spoon was sweet. Toddlers are so proud when they master utensils and they really enjoy having personalized items. My baby already knows this is her special spoon and […]
