February 4, 2012

NursingAndDiapers.com Review

Nursinganddiapers.com

All parents know that the two things they must be prepared for when baby arrives are feeding and diapering.  While those are simple and basic needs, parents still need choices and information when it comes to the accessories that go along with these two activities.

NursingAndDiapers.com is a wonderful resource for finding high-quality cloth diapers, diaper bags, and breast- and solid-feeding essentials.

The site’s four main categories are diapers, diaper bags, nursing and breastfeeding, and bottle and solid feeding; under each link readers will find items chosen for their quality and easy of use.

The diapers section has both all-in-one cloth diapers as well as a wide selection of quality pre-fold cloth diapers.  Check out the diaper bags section for a selection of stylish, functional diaper bags in a variety of colors.  (Several of these appear designed so that Dads won’t feel awkward carrying them).

If you’ve decided to breastfeed, the essentials you need are here as well.  Find breast milk storage items, breast pump accessories, and high-quality breast pumps on the site under the “Nursing and Breastfeeding” link.  Several brands are available here, and you can choose from manual pumps for occasional use to more substantial electric pumps for daily use.

Finally, don’t forget that your baby will, sooner than you realize, be eating solids, and the “Bottle and Solid Feeding” section of this site will assist you in choosing the right sterilizers, bottle and food warmers, and hot-and-cold packs for transporting bottles and baby food.

Ordering from this site is safe and easy, and Nursing and Diapers will never share your personal information with an unauthorized third party.

Ask Dr Sears Review

Askdrsears.com

The Sears family is the “first family” of prenatal and pediatric advice; Dr. Bill Sears and his wife Martha, an RN, lactation consultant, and former childbirth educator, along with their three sons (who are also pediatricians) have many years of experience and practice – both as healthcare providers and as parents.

As a result, their website is full of information presented in a down-to-earth, user friendly way, and is a wonderful resource for a wide spectrum of childbirth and child rearing information.

The website is divided into main categories, ranging from pregnancy and childbirth to breastfeeding, vaccinating, sleep problems, fussy babies, childhood illnesses, and a number of other topics.  Under each is an extensive breakdown of information tailored to allow the reader to understand complicated topics in a reassuring way.

The “What’s New” and “Pediatric News” sections keep readers up-to-date on the latest in illnesses, research, and the Sears’s media appearances.  The “Regular Features” tab contains links to the parents’ forum, blogs, and the question of the week.

Readers can sign up for the newsletter, order books, and research the latest in pediatric news, as well as find and purchase products recommended by the Sears.

The site’s search feature makes finding just what you’re looking for a little easier, but you may find that just browsing the site and linking from one topic to another is just as valuable: the conversational tone and calming advice presented here makes this site a valuable one for parents or parents-to-be.

La Leche League Review

LLLI.org
La Leche League International has been the go-to source for breastfeeding information for years; their classic The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding was published in 1956. La Leche League’s website compiles these years of experience into a place where readers can find a wealth of information, both clinical and practical.

Designed for mothers who are new to breastfeeding, those who are experienced, and for health care providers, this site has resources to answer nearly any breastfeeding question imaginable.

Broken down into easy-to-navigate sub-categories (Help, Providers, Law, Leaders, Publications, and Links), the site is user-friendly. There is also an online store where you can browse publications (many available in Spanish), baby wear, and great selection of nursing bras and sleepwear.

From the site, you can also join LLLI and receive New Beginnings Magazine, an LLLI publication, for free.