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Highland Park mom solves diaper bag problem with style
Every mom knows this moment: Searching for something in the diaper bag becomes a needle-in-the-haystack mission and you have no choice but to dump all of the contents onto the floor. No longer. Read more...
Better breast milk through cookies
Here’s to making breastfeeding a little bit sweeter: Real-life moms and physicians Lennox McNeary and Cheri Wiggins have created all-natural lactation aids, called Milkin’ Cookies, to help moms boost milk supply. Read more...
How to deal with colic (without losing your mind)
A colicky baby is enough to drive a new parent crazy. Learn how to recognize colic, coping strategies and that asking for help is the first step back to sanity. Read more...
Pumping breast milk at work doesn't have to be embarrassing
Six months after giving birth, less than half of moms are still breastfeeding, and the stress of pumping at work is a major cause of dropping the habit. Here are 5 tips to make pumping at work work for you. Read more...
