$300 Giveaway: Feeding Advice For The Mother To Be

so much for participating in this giveaway!  You guys rock!!  317 of you took the time to tell me your favorite thing about being a Mother.  Loved your comments!

I know youÂ’re all dying to know who won, so, {{drum roll}} please….. the winner is:  Brianne, with comment on Page 1, comment 26 (picked by random number generator).

{Screen Shots of Random.org winner}

Today we’re mixing it up a bit and chatting about feeding advice for the mother to be and giving practical advice from fellow mothers.  I’m also hosting a fabulous giveaway from Playtex Baby at the end of this post!  I know you’re really busy and probably have a baby on your lap, so it’s easy to enter.

*  If you’re looking for some last minute Mother’s Day crafts, cards, activities, preschool crafts, and homemade gift ideas for Mom head over to the Tip Junkie Mother’s Day site.  There are some amazing tutorials over there!

Playtex Baby Luncheon

For a while now, I have been wanting to create a “New Mommy Boot Camp” booklet with worksheets and advice for pregnant and new moms. {It’s on the to-do list, promise.}  So when Playtex Baby contacted me and asked me to host a luncheon with my friends who are pregnant or are new mommies to discuss these exact topics, I was so excited!

Feeding Advice for The Mother To Be

Not only did I get to use my Easter dinner decor once more {squeal} but we got to share our words-of-wisdom and really bond being a mom.  Thanks to all the amazing information Playtex Baby sent over, I learned a lot as well!

• Babies have a natural suck-swallow-breathe feeding rhythm.
• Gas, colic and spit-up are some of the most common feeding challenges that new moms face when feeding their babies. {um, yes!}

So what’s the solution?  How does the Playtex Baby Drop-Ins Bottle System help with these issues?  Well, I found out!

• It is clinically shown to deliver an experience that mimics breastfeeding.
• It is pre-sterilized, disposable, soft liners that collapse like the breast as the baby feeds.
• As the liner collapses air is kept from mixing with the milk, which keeps it out of babies’ tummies, to help reduce gas, colic and spit up.

Playtex Baby Tools and Tips:

• National Survey on Mom’s Feeding Concerns
• Babies, Bubbles and Bottles
• Ages & Stages Feeding Chart
• From Breast to Bottle: 7 Tips for a Smooth Transition

We also shared our own advice that we would give new moms or the mother to be:

• Start a routine from the very beginning.  If a “to-do” list helps, make a list for the day even if it only has 2 things on it. {hugs and kisses}  This way you’ll enjoy the satisfaction on checking it off and feeling more productive.
• Get ready everyday to create your own “new normal” routine with your baby.
• Get out of the house once a day.  Even if it’s in the car while you’re still in your jammies!
• Find time for yourself in someway.  Whether it is leaving the house or a hot bath or spending a few minutes each day with a book.
• Run the dishwasher every night. Empty it every morning first thing, and you have somewhere to put your dirty dishes all day. What a difference this has made!
• Don’t worry about things you can’t control.

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Fun Upcoming Events:

1. On Twitter?  Then join Playtex Baby on Thursday, May 12th from 9-11pm EST for a twitter party hosted by pediatrician and co-author of Heading Home with your Newborn:  From Birth to Reality, Dr. Laura Jana.  She will be answering your questions and sharing advice on the feeding process. Use the hashtag #PlaytexBaby.
2. Head to your local Babies R Us on Saturday, May 14th to get an insider look at some of your favorite baby products, including the Playtex Drop-Ins Bottles and the Playtex VentAire Advanced Bottle System.  There will be tons of great videos and in-store information.  Bring a friend to share in the fun!

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You know that I don’t do anything that doesn’t also benefit you fabulous readers!  Therefore, I have a really cool giveaway which includes:  Playtex Double Electric Breast Pump,  Breast milk storage kit, Heading Home with Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality book, silicone nipples, Drop-Ins premium nurser gift set, jump drive, travel mouse, and a $20 Babies R Us gift card, a $300 value! {that’s a haul!}

To enter, simply leave a comment below
telling me what excites you most about motherhood!

Completely Optional:  You can even earn a bonus entry by “liking” Playtex Baby Facebook fan page and another bonus entry with a simple tweet: Tweet

Contest ends this Thursday, May 12th at midnight!

Disclaimer:  Playtex paid for this fabulous luncheon and the prizes.  This promotion is not being administered in any way by Playtex or it’s affiliates, but solely by Tip Junkie.  Any questions or comments regarding this promotion must be sent to me and not to Playtex.  Thanks!