More Ways to Access the Breastpump and Supplies You May Need You’ve probably heard the good news by now that the Affordable Care Act requires most insurance companies to cover breast pumps and lactation support for new moms. Depending on your insurance, however, your pump of choice may not be available. Don’t worry — many insurance plans will allow you to upgrade your pump by … [Read more...] about How to use the Affordable Care Act for your breast pump
Fun in the Sun on Vacation with Your Nanny!
It’s time for a nice relaxing beach vacation with the family…ok that very sentence is a contradiction in itself! You want to bring the kids along, but the thought of taking a vacation without your nanny seems… well, it seems like no vacation at all. What is the protocol for taking your nanny on a getaway? First you should ask your nanny if she is available and interested. Some … [Read more...] about Fun in the Sun on Vacation with Your Nanny!
10 things to pack for baby in an emergency preparedness kit
It’s no secret that babies come with a lot of baggage. To prepare for a crisis situation, the emergency preparedness experts at Boltwell Survival Kits recommend paring it all down and making these essentials part of your prepping plan: Diaper changing gear Baby is going to go no matter what’s going on. And though disposable diapers are convenient, reusable last longer. Also, … [Read more...] about 10 things to pack for baby in an emergency preparedness kit
Baby name tool shows baby name candidate over time
Baby Name Fun Facts at Your Fingertips Choosing a baby name is a big, exciting decision. Will it be James or Jaroslav? Elizabeth or Electra? Or any of the thousands of options in between? Here to help you make your decision is Vintagereprints.net, a cool — and oddly addictive — website. It shows you the popularity of any baby name, at any given moment in history. The site … [Read more...] about Baby name tool shows baby name candidate over time
4 ways to stretch your childcare budget
Choosing Childcare While Protecting Your Pocketbook- Not your first concern – but budget matters. You don’t want to think about it yet you’re down to the wire. What are you going to do with your new baby when you go back to work? It may be hard to imagine putting on some presentable clothes (that might even need to be dry cleaned), packing up your briefcase with breast pump … [Read more...] about 4 ways to stretch your childcare budget