Weekly Email Archives

are you sitting down?

Filed Under Tips & Tricks | February 25, 2010

Babies bring many things – joys, laughter, smiles and big-ticket purchases. And one of the most vital of those big ticket purchases is your car seat.

Spring is springing and that means lots of babies are about to make their debut, which is why Birthing Buddies will be giving one lucky yoyobelly reader either a free Aquaborn pool rental or $100 toward any of the helpful services – birthing pools, TENS units and private prenatal classes – they offer to enhance your birthing experience.

your opinion please

Filed Under Tips & Tricks | February 18, 2010

Well, we just had our first birthday so we hope you’ll indulge us and take our first ever reader survey. We want to know who you are, what you think, what you like, and what you’d like to see more – or less – of on yoyobelly. Well, not only more of what you like in your weekly emails but the chance to win a $50 gift certificate from Purl Mama .

3bs: breasts, babes and bras

Filed Under Tips & Tricks | February 11, 2010

If your partner’s thinking lingerie for a Valentine’s gift this year chances are they’re thinking less about frilly unmentionables and more about nursing bras. And if they’re not you certainly are! So we went to mum, second generation bra fitter, breastfeeding counselor and bra designer Brandee Anderson of Honeymilk Designs for some advice on when to stock up on nursing bras and what you really need.

making a list and check it twice

Filed Under Tips & Tricks | February 4, 2010

Getting prepared for baby requires a lot of lists. Baby proofing your home. Check. Crib, stroller and car seat. Check. Baby clothes pre-washed in non-toxic detergent. Check. But among all those lists don’t forget the things you need to pack in a hospital bag for yourself, your baby and your significant other. You may be in the hospital for longer than you expect, so pack more than you need. Here’s a handy dandy list to get you started.

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