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Blessed Nest: Organic Cotton Nursing Pillows

by annie
April 05, 2011

There are a handful of conventional nursing pillows on the market, some even with odd names. When my daughter was a baby nearly 8 years ago, some of the standard nursing pillow contraptions were offered to me as hand-me-downs. I really disliked using them, right away. The pillow I tried was stiff and the material was itchy and the pattern was terribly unaesthetic. I remember relunctantly using it and hoping that it would soften and actually be of use. Eventually I gave up and relied on a system of balanced bed pillows, which of course, really wasn't practical nor calming. Read more...

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Getting Ready for Baby: The Non-Toxic, Green Essentials

by Katy Farber
March 30, 2011

With all the changing news about what is safe, toxic and recalled it can be overwhelming for expecting mothers to prepare for a baby.  It certainly was when I was pregnant, and I had half of the knowledge I have now.

I just had a reader contact me over at Non-Toxic Kids.  She wants to know the essential non-toxic, green baby gear she needs to get ready to welcome her baby. Thankfully, most of the gear can be found right here at MightyNest.  Chris and Kristen have done the hard work for us, finding the best, safest, healthiest and greenest baby gear out there.  

Here is my list of the essentials for expecting moms and mothers of newborns: Read more...

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Organic Nursing Pillow (a must for a breastfeeding mama)

by Katy Farber
May 18, 2010

I cannot tell you how horrified I was when I found out that some Boppy pillows had been recalled for lead in the zipper and for being a choking hazard.  I didn't have the one that was recalled, but I used my Boppy pillow day and night for 4 years, nursing both of my girls.  I also worried about the foam inside-- was it drenched in flame retardant chemicals?  Of course, all of this seems overwhelming in the day time, not to mention at 4 am during the 4th feeding of the night!

Nursing pillows make nursing infinitely more comfortable, especially when the sweet baby is learning to latch.  You can get your baby into the right position easily-- and it causes barely any strain for the mom.  And anything that can make nursing more comfortable supports mothers sticking with breastfeeding for longer, which is healthier for everyone.   Read more...

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