Take Action: It's Time We Start Supporting Women, Babies and Breastfeeding

It appears that the breastfeeding debate continues to rage and divide women. I was SHOCKED when I read "The Case Against Breastfeeding" by Hanna Rosin in the Atlantic. The article is prefaced with, "In certain overachieving circles, breast-feeding is no longer a choice—it’s a … [Read more...]

The Preemptive Strike on Breastfeeding

All around the internet, women are circulating an article. Whether you're formula-feeding and proud or an out-and-about breastfeeder, this article is for you. When people say that breast-feeding is “free,” I want to hit them with a two-by-four. It’s only free if a woman’s time is … [Read more...]

Baby Essentials That Aren’t, Part 7: Baby Food

Open any pregnancy or baby book, and you'll find that list: the baby essentials, the things you absolutely cannot live without. While many accessories are easily recognized as frivolous, certain items are truly indispensable: the basic necessities for life with a baby. Or … [Read more...]

Formula is Voldemort, or That-Which-Must-Not-Be-Named

Ahh. I see researchers have a new F-word: formula. An Australian National University study criticized researchers for taking a "Voldemort" approach to naming formula in their studies of infants. Said Dr. Julia Smith: We looked at the findings of nearly 80 authoritative studies, … [Read more...]

According to One Study: Bottle Fed Babies are More Likely to Be Abused

Editor’s note: The following post was originally published on Green and Clean Mom. “Green & Clean Mom can inspire you to try a little harder, be a catalyst for change and to offer you some new tips and news on how to be the green, sexy and sassy mom…I know you are!” Most … [Read more...]