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When I first started pumping my little one was 3 months old. I was headed back to work full time so for me pumping would be a regular activity. I started out using a standard pump, which required me to spend the entire 30 minutes or so holding the bottle. It was my first baby and […]
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As you are all aware, we at Bottles & Banter are very pro-traveling-with-a-baby. In her first 7 months we’ve already taken Olivia with us to visit San Francisco, Napa Valley, Niagara Falls, Ohio, Orlando, New Orleans, and Austin. So we love the idea of family travel. However, there are some occasions that warrant an adults only getaway.
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Air travel can be stressful. Holiday travel can be even more anxiety inducing. Throw in an infant or tiny child? May the odds be ever in your favor. But with the right mindset and strategy, traveling to see family and friends over the holidays can be no biggie. We’ve got some tips to help you make
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Activity centers are one of those baby items we put on our “must have” list. Why? Because babies find them absolutely fascinating for whatever reason. Activity centers are generally a comfortable seat baby sits in surrounded by all sorts of fun things to stay entertained. If you’re anything like us, this little beauty is like baby
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If you’ve been following along with us lately, you know we have been struggling with what is commonly known as the dreaded “4 month sleep regression”. I don’t know if all babies go through this, but I know our little Olivia did not escape it. It typically lasts a couple weeks, but can last longer.
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Living in Chicago, I often forget we have so many great things to do right in our own backyard. This city is such a family friendly place to visit and there are so many activities to keep the kids entertained. Whether you are swinging by for a quick weekend trip or are taking a long vacation to the
Chicago: 10 Things To Do With The Family Read More »
When thinking of where to take your next family vacation, an overwhelming amount of options come to mind. And Napa Valley doesn’t usually crack the top 5. Yet. While somewhere like Disney is typically the most popular, taking a baby to Napa Valley is a great decision. So let’s get in to some of the
Taking a Baby to Napa Valley: Can You Do It? Read More »
When O was first born, we had to Snapchat every five minutes. Because, why not? Among a few friends, it became a running joke that O has about a million laying devices. And she does. She has beds, mats, swings, hammocks, bean bags, and everything in between. But we’ve settled on the ultimate laying device.
DockATot Review: The Ultimate Laying Device for Baby Read More »
Groupon Things To Do sponsored this post, though all opinions are mine. We’ve been using Groupon for several years now and it has been our go-to place for finding good restaurant deals. Over the years, it has expanded quite a bit and now includes Things To Do, designed specifically for your city. Here’s an example of
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It’s National Breastfeeding Month! Yes, a whole month dedicated to creating awareness and normalizing breastfeeding. So it’s only natural we wanted to contribute to the cause. Breastfeeding in public, while gaining support, still has somewhat of a stigma attached. So we’ve put together a list of our favorite portable breastfeeding products designed to make breastfeeding
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