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BoobCube: The Breastfeeding Hack I Wish I Had with Baby #1 (But At Least I Got It by Baby #7)

Modified on June 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM

BoobCube: The Breastfeeding Hack I Wish I Had with Baby #1 (But At Least I Got It by Baby #7)

Alright mamas, gather 'round the lactation station because I’m about to let you in on one of the best-kept secrets of the modern milk-making world: the BoobCube. Yes, it’s called the BoobCube, and yes, I laughed too—but then I tried it, and now I’ll never go back to those stupid, floppy … [Read more...]

Posted By The Fashionable Housewife
on June 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Filed Under: Baby Gear, Breastfeeding
Tagged With: baby shower gift, boobcube, breast milk, breast milk storage, breast milk supply, Breastfeeding, breastmilk, breastmilk storage, milk storage

The Ultimate Guide: Milk Formulas for Newborns

Modified on September 1, 2023 at 7:53 PM

The Ultimate Guide: Milk Formulas for Newborns

Choosing the right nutrition for your newborn is crucial to set the foundation for their growth and development. While breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of a baby's life, many parents turn to milk formulas for a variety of reasons. This guide provides an overview of milk formulas … [Read more...]

Posted By The Fashionable Housewife
on September 1, 2023 at 7:53 PM
Filed Under: Breastfeeding
Tagged With: baby formula, breastfed, breastfeed, Breastfeeding, formula

Essential Factors to Consider Before Purchasing a Breast Pump

Modified on July 26, 2023 at 9:23 PM

Essential Factors to Consider Before Purchasing a Breast Pump

Currently, a breast pump has become one of the most important things for breastfeeding mothers. The pumps make breastfeeding easier while allowing the mothers to engage in other activities without worrying about their babies’ feeding. Gone are the days when mothers needed to cancel all their plans … [Read more...]

Posted By The Fashionable Housewife
on July 26, 2023 at 9:21 PM
Filed Under: Breastfeeding
Tagged With: breast milk, breast milk supply, breast pump, Breastfeeding

6 Alternatives to Toxic Baby Products

Modified on May 2, 2023 at 12:06 AM

Exposure to Baby Food with Heavy Metals and Tylenol Can Harm Children’s Neurodevelopment – 6 Alternatives to Toxic Products

At the moment, 1 in 36 children struggles with autism nationwide, a disorder characterized by problems with social interaction and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests. While the cause of autism is unknown, there are many risk factors that might contribute to its development, … [Read more...]

Posted By The Fashionable Housewife
on May 2, 2023 at 12:06 AM
Filed Under: Baby Gear
Tagged With: autism, autistic spectrum, autistic spectrum disorder, baby food, baby gear, Baby Products, Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding 101: Pain-Free Tips for Moms

Modified on January 19, 2023 at 5:25 PM

Breastfeeding 101: Pain-Free Tips for Moms 

Breastfeeding is the best way to bond with your kid while delivering the most healthy and complete source of nutrition. It is a natural and practical approach to guarantee that the baby gets all the essential nutrients for growth and development.  Nourishing your baby with breast milk can be … [Read more...]

Posted By The Fashionable Housewife
on January 19, 2023 at 4:25 PM
Filed Under: Breastfeeding
Tagged With: breast engorgement, Breastfeeding, breastfeeding benefits, Lactation Boost

How To Prevent Breast Engorgement

Modified on September 4, 2022 at 3:00 PM

breast engorgement

Breast engorgement occurs when excess milk accumulates in a woman's breast. Along with a high temperature, it can cause discomfort and soreness in the breasts. It might also happen if the amount of breastfeeding sessions or pumping is altered, such as when a baby misses a scheduled feeding. … [Read more...]

Posted By The Fashionable Housewife
on September 3, 2022 at 10:48 PM
Filed Under: Breastfeeding
Tagged With: breast engorgement, breast milk, breast milk supply, Breastfeeding

Should You Give Your Child a Pacifier?

Modified on June 17, 2022 at 10:38 PM

Should You Give Your Child a Pacifier?

For many parents, a pacifier seems to work like magic. It’s a quick way to soothe your child when you turn to comfort them.  However, many parents often wonder if it’s okay to give their baby a pacifier. After all, the internet is full of conflicting opinions and information about pacifier … [Read more...]

Posted By The Fashionable Housewife
on June 17, 2022 at 10:38 PM
Filed Under: Baby Gear, Breastfeeding
Tagged With: Breastfeeding, milk supply, newborn, newborns, pacifiers

What to Expect the First 6 Months After Having a Baby

Modified on April 18, 2022 at 6:35 PM

What to Expect the First 6 Months After Having a Baby

When you think about having a baby, you consider all the joys it can bring. Your life will be filled with the rewards of bringing life into this world. But the first six months of a baby’s life are critical for development and health.  Here is what you can expect during the first six months … [Read more...]

Posted By The Fashionable Housewife
on March 24, 2022 at 12:05 AM
Filed Under: Baby Gear, Breastfeeding, Pregnancy
Tagged With: baby led weaning, Breastfeeding, Lovevery, motor skills, new moms, pregnancy, tummy time, weaning, weaning your baby

Necrotizing Enterocolitis: The Risks Of Using Formula For Premature Babies

Modified on February 26, 2022 at 4:23 PM

Necrotizing Enterocolitis: The Risks Of Using Formula For Premature Babies

I’ve always joked that the only guarantee with parenting is that there’s always someone stepping up to tell you you’re doing it wrong. This isn’t an argument for or against breastfeeding or using formula. Consider it more of an exercise in caution. Everyone wants an opinion on how you should raise … [Read more...]

Posted By The Fashionable Housewife
on February 26, 2022 at 4:23 PM
Filed Under: Breastfeeding
Tagged With: breast milk, Breastfeeding, breastmilk, formula

Can Formula Ever Really Replace Breast Milk?

Modified on January 23, 2023 at 10:24 PM

Can Formula Ever Really Replace Breast Milk?

Everyone knows that the best food for a baby is mother's milk. But, unfortunately, not everyone is able to breastfeed on their own. What should a young mom do in case her child isn’t getting enough breastmilk? Can formula replace human milk and be just as nutritious? Let’s find out. Is weaning … [Read more...]

Posted By The Fashionable Housewife
on February 15, 2022 at 6:44 PM
Filed Under: Breastfeeding
Tagged With: breast milk, breastfeed, Breastfeeding, formula

3 Things You Need To Know Before You Wean Your Baby

Modified on September 3, 2021 at 10:28 PM

3 Things You Need To Know Before You Wean Your Baby

Timelines and milestones are very important during the first years of your baby’s life. One of those milestones is weaning your baby. It is very important to know when to start and how during certain times of their development. It is a confusing time for many new moms, however. There are a lot of … [Read more...]

Posted By The Fashionable Housewife
on September 3, 2021 at 10:14 AM
Filed Under: Home Life
Tagged With: baby led weaning, breastfed, breastfeed, Breastfeeding, Parenting, weaning, weaning your baby

Smart Ways to Look After Your Health As A New Mother

Modified on January 28, 2021 at 4:59 PM

Smart Ways to Look After Your Health As A New Mother

It’s not uncommon for a new mother to find themselves deprived of sleep, which is known to affect mood, appetite, stress hormones, and more. However, the exhaustion of new motherhood can also wreak havoc in other ways, particularly when it comes to daily health necessities — like eating consistently … [Read more...]

Posted By The Fashionable Housewife
on January 27, 2021 at 4:58 PM
Filed Under: Parenting
Tagged With: Breastfeeding, co-sleeping, cosleeping, motherhood, parenthood, Parenting, parenting advice, parenting tips

How to Choose a Baby Formula If You Can’t Breastfeed

Modified on January 21, 2021 at 4:40 PM

How to Choose a Baby Formula If You Can't Breastfeed

Let’s face it, if you are like most moms, considering all the different options and decisions you have to make as you prepare for your little one’s arrival has felt quite overwhelming. And if your little one is already here; you know the decisions and options are still surrounding you every day you … [Read more...]

Posted By Guest Blogger
on January 21, 2021 at 4:40 PM
Filed Under: Baby Gear, Breastfeeding
Tagged With: baby formula, breast milk, breast pump, breastfeed, Breastfeeding, breastmilk, formula, infant formula, organic baby formula

9 Tips For Keeping Your Baby Healthy

Modified on December 13, 2020 at 5:41 PM

9 Tips For Keeping Your Baby Healthy

Babies are helpless, and this is why taking care of them for the first five years of their lives can take a huge toll on a mother, But that should not always be the case. When it comes to the health of your baby, prevention is better than cure. There are some tips and tricks for keeping your baby … [Read more...]

Posted By The Fashionable Housewife
on November 28, 2020 at 5:29 PM
Filed Under: Breastfeeding, Parenting
Tagged With: Breastfeeding, natural parenting, Parenting, parenting advice, parenting tips

Why Do Breasts Sag And How Do You Stop It?

Modified on February 10, 2020 at 12:32 PM

Why Do Breasts Sag And How Do You Stop It?

Women notice that over time their breasts do not remain the same and in fact, the breast tissues tend to droop and sag with the passage of time as a woman ages. This is a normal occurrence, but it is one that occurs due to aging. The reason this happens is that the tissues of the breast change with … [Read more...]

Posted By Guest Blogger
on January 18, 2020 at 1:51 PM
Filed Under: Health & Fitness
Tagged With: breast augmentation, breast enhancement, breast lift surgery, breast sagging, breastfeed, Breastfeeding

Gift Ideas For The Breastfeeding Mom

Modified on December 22, 2019 at 6:50 PM

Petunia Pickle Bottom You don't know how much your diaper bag really sucks, until you get a GOOD diaper bag! Once you've tried the new Petunia Pickle Bottom Pivot Pack, you'll never go back. So many pockets, insulated compartments, felt-lined pockets for your phone, thoughtfully placed details like … [Read more...]

Posted By The Fashionable Housewife
on December 16, 2019 at 5:07 PM
Filed Under: Gift Ideas, Holiday Features
Tagged With: Breastfeeding, Gift Ideas, gift ideas for moms, Gift Sets, Legendairy Milk, Moby, Perry Mackin, Petunia Pickle Bottom

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Hello, there!

Hi! I’m Sarah-Jean. I’m a Christian, the wife of a handsome Molecular Biologist, and the mother of 6 beautiful kids here on earth + one in Heaven.

I enjoy homeschooling, homesteading, reading, writing, cooking, baking, crafting, home decorating, Xtend Barre, and of course, fashion!

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Some moms drink iced coffee. Some moms reheat the Some moms drink iced coffee.

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I finally found a way to keep his name close to me I finally found a way to keep his name close to me every day. 💛 🐢 🌊 

This simple ring from Mint & Lily holds the name of my stillborn son—delicate, beautiful, and deeply meaningful. It’s a small way I get to remember Dylan, honor him, and carry his memory with me in the quiet moments of motherhood.

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Let’s be real—getting kids to brush their teet Let’s be real—getting kids to brush their teeth correctly is like asking them to fold laundry and enjoy it. Not happening. Especially when you’ve got a neurodivergent kiddo who already feels like brushing is a sensory warzone. 😩

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