Continuing our last post on Breastfeeding Awareness, we’re listing six simple tips below that may help nursing mothers. If you have any more questions, you can always call your local hospitals and speak with the lactation consultant or call the La Leche League in your area.

1. Typically, it is best to begin breast feeding as soon as possible after birth. The substance that is emitted from a new mother’s breast during the first few days is called Colostrum and is very rich in protein and other things that help fight infection and can be very beneficial to your infant.
2. Be calm, and don’t panic when trying to start breast-feeding. Not everyone will get it on the first try. If you are tense your baby will feel it and will respond accordingly. Relax, present your breast to your infant, you may need to tickle their mouth with your nipple to let your baby know that the breast is there and they should attempt to latch on.If you are struggling with a good latch on, be sure to ask the nurse to call the hospital’s lactation consultant to give you some guidance. Continue Reading »

At Pippin McGee, we are big advocates of Breastfeeding. We realize that breastfeeding is not for everyone, but we like to give all of the support and help we have to educate anyone interested in it.Many people will tell you that breastfeeding is difficult and time consuming. There will always be a certain amount of people that will try dissuading you from breast feeding. Just remember that this is a personal choice. Breastfeeding is extremely natural and is a wonderful benefit for your baby. There are some simple tips on helping to make breastfeeding successful and keep you from losing your mind.

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Choosing the proper stroller for your family can be an overwhelming task at times. When you walk into a store and see numerous brands of strollers all lined up–how are you supposed to know which stroller is right for your lifestyle? Your lifestyle is actually the key to finding the right stroller. Figuring out how the stroller will best fit into your life is the key. Any time we start showing strollers to parents or grandparents at our store, the first question is: “What do you do on a daily basis?”

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The purpose of a stroller is to keep you mobile and your little one comfortable and secure as you stay on the go. So, the first place to start is determining what you want the stroller to do. Are you a jogger, or do you like to walk outside a lot? Or, are you more of a shopper hitting the malls? Each one of these questions helps determine which stroller will work best for you. Continue Reading »