Parenting
Our Favorite Changing Pad Covers
Despite the use of diapers, babies tend to get their pee and poop in plenty of places other than where you’d actually like them to be. During diaper changes, for example, there seems to be some innate skill for releasing bodily functions all over the surface you’re using for the process. Thank goodness for changing […]
The Best Breastfeeding Snacks for Your Postpartum Body
Whether you’re preparing a postpartum recovery to-do list for yourself, or you’re putting together a new mom survival kit for a friend, be sure to add breastfeeding snacks to your shopping cart. Trust us when we say a nursing mother’s postpartum body relies on a whole lot of snacking. When I was pregnant with my […]
What are Montessori Toys? Demystifying Montessori Materials for the Curious Parent
We’ve touched on many Montessori topics here at Undefining Motherhood, but today we’re unraveling one of Montessori’s greatest mysteries. The Montessori toy is both simple and complex, somehow unlocking even the youngest child’s natural desire for intense focus and learning. Yet, there is no official standard or authoritative list of these toys anywhere. What’s the […]
Picking the Right Potty Training Seat for Your Child
Ahh, potty training – a frustrating yet necessary evil if you ever want to get your kid out of diapers. No matter how impossible the process might seem, though, it has to happen at some point or another. That’s why it’s essential to have the right tools on your side – like high-quality potty training […]
Should You Add an Arms Up Swaddle to Your Baby Registry Checklist?
Take any pre-baby parenting class, and the instructor will likely wax poetic about the benefits of swaddling your baby for sleep. While this is undoubtedly a trusted process, many babies don’t enjoy the suggested “arms across the chest” technique. That’s why companies such as Love to Dream invented the arms up swaddle. Now, I know […]
New Mom Books to Make You Laugh, Cry, and Feel Seen
Doesn’t it sometimes feel like you’re the only one going through a particular experience? Like when your little one has a raging tantrum in a restaurant, for example, and you feel like the worst mother in the world? If this sounds familiar, it’s time to stock your home library with some new mom books. Whether […]
Pace Feeding Baby: Everything You Need to Know
Something I wasn’t expecting about becoming a nursing mother is the number of “rules” you have to follow. Along with guidelines about how often you should nurse and what position you should nurse in, there are also mandates about how you should give them a bottle! This is called “pace feeding” baby. I wrongly assumed […]
How to Increase Breastmilk Supply: Tips from a Professional
If you’re here, you’re probably wondering how to increase breastmilk supply. And while that can be a legitimate question and problem, most of the time it actually isn’t. When we talk about milk supply, we often talk about “perceived insufficient milk supply” (PIMS), as many women don’t believe they’re producing enough milk to adequately feed […]