Long gone are the days of pastel vinyl and cartoon character diaper bags.  Today’s moms are fashion forward and demand both function and style from a diaper bag.  We’ve seen some beautiful bags in the baby boutiques but this week’s top ten list is our picks for the Top Ten Coolest Diaper Bags out there:
1.  Breage Recycled Fabric Diaper Bag by Gabi Concalves – $215
Featured on Growing Your Baby: 100% recycled fabrics and fair trade labor make each of these bags a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.  The ultimate in boho chic!

2.  Sidekick …

Our bodies can do amazing things, especially during pregnancy.  Moms watch their bodies grow and drastically change shape in a matter of nine months.  It really is miraculous and beautiful.  But after a pregnancy, many women are keen to regain their shape and get back into their favorite pre-pregnancy outfits.  Who can blame them?  Just because you become a mother doesn’t mean you have lost your interest in fitness and style.  It just means you have to work a little harder to maintain them.
Obviously the most important element to regaining …

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Last week’s post about the realities of breastfeeding elicited quite a few responses via Twitter and in the comments.  But I also received a very touching email from a Washington state mom who shared her feelings about the challenges she faced while breastfeeding and she kindly agreed to let me share it with you.  She is currently pregnant with her third child…
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No one ever told me how hard breastfeeding would be. When I was pregnant with my oldest child, I asked a nurse/midwife about my concerns …

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Breastfeeding has experienced a renaissance in the past decade.  Moms are now demanding the very best for their babies and themselves; and that means everything from organics to cloth diapers to good old fashioned breast milk.  But even though breast feeding is the most natural thing in the world, it isn’t something we automatically know how to do.  Forming a connection with your baby and learning how to manage your newfound gift can be challenging and stressful.  Many new moms seek help from lactation consultatants who …