• Last updated 5/22/13 by Melanie Mayo

  I remember registering for my first baby before he was born. I went to a giant baby warehouse store with a HUGE corporate list of things that I "needed" for this new little one and obediently registered.   And then he came.   The crib sat in the corner, the swing hung empty, and the tub wouldn't fit in my shower.   Sometimes I think groups of childless men sit around shining wood tables and literally make stuff up that new babies "need" for survival just so that they can make money. Seems like a good idea, but for the first time mom, I think it just... read more

• Last updated 8/1/12 by Sarah Clark

There are all kinds of facts and figures and studies on the benefits of breastfeeding.  But let’s be real, this is a subject that is about far more than studies.  It is emotional (you can even prove that with science!) sacred, yet every day.  Here are  few things about breastfeeding that are awesome and that you deserve to know about. 1.  Looking in your babies eyes. 2.  Holding your sweet little one. 3.  Getting a BREAK to sit down with a super good excuse. 4.  Makes you feel relaxed. 5.  It really is easier in the long run. 6.  Even after a busy, crazy, day with a... read more

• Last updated 11/2/12 by Melanie Mayo

By Paul M. Fleiss  Increasing numbers of American parents today are protecting their sons from routine circumcision at birth, but as their boys grow up, they often find themselves at odds with doctors who cling to old-fashioned opinions and hospital routines.  I often receive calls from distraught parents who say that a doctor insists that their little boy needs to be circumcised because there is something wrong. When they bring their son into my office, I almost always find that there's nothing wrong with the child's penis. Occasionally there's a slight... read more

• Last updated 3/26/13 by Melanie Mayo

Babywearing offers a huge amount of benefits, but choosing the right carrier isn't always easy. Recently, we started a conversation in the Mothering community to ask for baby carrier recommendations and the response was wonderful. Check it out here.   Below you will find the top five baby carrier picks from our members.    You can read more reviews, or leave your own, in our Babywearing Reviews Section. And discover everything our members have to say about babywearing in our Babywearing Forum.      Beco Butterfly II Carrier    92 Reviews | 5... read more

• Last updated 10/22/12 by Melanie Mayo

Beautiful breastfeeding photos from our collective past. Tell us which one is your favorite.   Inuit Woman Breast-feeding Baby, c1908, Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-104388 "The Cornstock Madonna," c1916, Illinois, Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-137707 "A free lunch," c1890, New York, Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-103644 About Melanie Mayo-Laakso is the Content Manager for Mothering.com. Mothering is the birthplace of natural family living and attachment parenting. We celebrate the... read more

• Last updated 10/22/12 by emilyfrischmann

By: Melanie Mayo-Laakso Breastfeeding and need a little help or motivation? We recently asked our community to share their best tips and advice for breastfeeding success and here are the results. Thanks to all the moms who took the time to share their nursing wisdom with the world! For more help and lots of support check out Mothering’s breastfeeding articles section and our breastfeeding community. If you have a breastfeeding tip to share, please do so in the comments!   Breastfeeding tips from our community:  Michelle Relax.... read more

• Last updated 2/11/13 by JenniO11

We know that Mothering.com moms love babywearing, so we were thrilled when we got the chance to partner with Boba to share their Carrier 3G with our community and our Mothering Mavens.  To read more about how you can join the Mothering Mavens, our private product review program, click here!   The partnership brought together 14 Mothering Mavens, each with a baby between the ages of 4 months and 2 years, in a small private focus group.  Each Maven got to pick out a brand new Boba 3G Carrier that she could test and keep and was asked to share her thoughts.... read more

• Last updated 2/9/13 by Kristen Tea

In the past 4 years since becoming a mother and an enthusiastic breastfeeding supporter, I have learned that myths about breastfeeding and formula are running rampant.  I am left frustrated and concerned that our formula culture has won, that our mothering instincts have been trampled by the corporations that would prefer a dollar over a healthy child. Most significantly, I have seen many, many mothers state that their breast milk never came in, or that it dried up after a couple months.  I know that some women genuinely do not produce milk due to... read more

• Last updated 4/9/13 by Melanie Mayo

Mothering recently ran a fun reviews contest in our Diapering category and the response from the community was HUGE. It is clear that our mamas love cloth diapers!    So which diapers received the best reviews? We've pulled out 10 of the most highly rated cloth diapers to share with you here.   Check them out and then head over to our Diapering reviews section to find a ton of additional feedback on a wide range of diapers and supplies!      Charlie Banana 2 in 1 Size Diaper   9 Reviews | 5 Stars   Review from member "mummamal"   Pros:... read more

• Last updated 11/19/12 by Beth Berry

By Beth Berry     Before you begin your holiday baking, I thought you might want to know about the existence of a product I stumbled upon a few months ago in a Mexican grocery. Passing the jellies and pancake mix on my way to the dried beans, a small glass bottle with a familiar label caught my eye. It was Karo corn syrup – the kind your grandmother uses in her pecan pie – only there was something markedly different about this particular bottle. Above the familiar Karo font was a single word that I never imagined I'd see in conjunction with a brand name of... read more