¡Viva las Tetas!

I stumbled upon these while doing some research for the previously mentioned friend. I thought they were absolutely hilarious, but don't get me wrong...I wish I had found these when I was nursing my kids!

All natural, Booby Tubes™ are gel-free breast packs that can be used both warm or cold to help ease the discomfort of engorgement. It sounds like they really help to encourage milk release, which is sometimes hard during those first few weeks after the baby is born.

A fantastic tool for new mamás who are learning the art of breastfeeding!

They are available for purchase through EcoChoices. For more information about these and other organic products (check out the Bottom Balm and Milkmaid Tea!), click here.

The Benefits of Breastfeeding

Una amiga mia just had a baby. So sweet. I was surprised when I get a little email from her mamá saying that she is having trouble nursing the baby. While researching some information for her, I stumbled across an article that described how in many countries, mothers are under the impression that feeding their babies formula must be better than breastfeeding because it is more expensive.

Yak! If that is the reason for giving your baby formula over breast milk, then keep reading...

Did you know...

That human breast milk has over 300 ingredients, including interferon, whiteblood cells, antibacterial and antiviral agents, while formula has only 40 ingredients?

It also resembles blood more than milk due to the many live cells called macrophages, which kill bacteria, fungi and viruses?

Human milk has been shown to kill cancer cells in a laboratory dish and has been used in oncology?

In some parts of the world, donated organs are bathed in breastmilk for its protective factors?

In an effort to spread a little knowledge about the wonderful benefits of breastfeeding (both for your baby as well as for you!!!) here are some links worthy of your attention...

To read a wonderful list of benefits to both babies and mothers, click here.

For information on the importance of human milk, click here.

Nursing Necklace

I have to admit, I decided to feature this item after seeing it on my friend, Lisa's, blog. It is too cool not to share with all of you....so check out this beautiful nursing necklace created by Bonnie Alvarez, the owner/designer of Birth Designs. Her beautiful website features a large collection of jewelry. The nursing necklaces are my favorite as they are a great way to bond with baby while nursing or bottle feeding.

To see more of her collection, click here.

Dainty Cups...

Just one more product from Etsy, I promise! This one is from Baby O'Really. These truly are the most beautiful reusable nursing pads I have ever seen! Obviously, they are lovingly and carefully handmade with many different yet delightfully feminine patterns to choose from. This rosebud pair is my favorite, but there are so many others, it was hard to choose just one style. Lucky for mamás everywhere, you can purchase them by the pair or in a gift pack set of 6.

For a full product description, see here.

Nursing Fashion

Having nursed my two children, I completely understand that this is not an easy decision to carry out sometimes. But I can attest to the fact that the proper wardrobe can definitely make breastfeeding a lot easier. So here is a beautifully embroidered dress set for mother and baby that caught my eye. It is by Motherwear, my favorite company for buying nursing-friendly clothing. I love the style, the delicate embroidery and especially the fact that it is made of 100% cotton!

If you haven't discovered Motherwear, yet, then you will be ecstatic to view their on-line catalog.

For a better look at this and their other products, check them out here.