Tag Archives | Infant
Tips for packing the diaper bag.

Best Tips for Packing Baby’s Diaper Bag

Once you have a baby, your diaper bag is like the Holy Grail!  I go way beyond diapers and wipes to explain everything you need to bring when you’re heading out with your baby. Happy traveling!

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CloudMom, Melissa Lawrence, holds up baby pajamas on camera at a shoot.

Introducing CloudMom!

What is CloudMom? Well, here is a snapshot of what it’s all about.  A peek at my family and a look at  all of the shows and topics we cover here on CloudMom!

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Guide to pumping breast milk.

How to Pump Breast Milk at Work

One of the most stressful parts of returning to work as a new mom is figuring out how and when to pump breast milk for your baby. I walk through everything breastfeeding moms need to know to successfully pump at the office while you’re away from your baby.

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How to use your Medela Pump in Style Advanced breast pump.

How to Use the Medela Symphony Breast Pump

Watch my step by step demonstration for pumping moms how to assemble and use the Medela Symphony breast pump, a popular hospital grade rental pump.

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Poop Patrol: What’s in Baby’s Diaper?

Before you have a baby, you can never imagine how much time you’ll spend thinking and talking about poop! Find out the different stages of your newborn’s stools, what to expect and how many wet and dirty diapers your baby should have.    

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Baby Bath and Grooming Essentials

From baby soaps and lotions to nail clippers and nasal aspirators, get my must-have list of items to make your baby clean, trimmed and smelling yummy! *It’s important to make sure that you clean a bulb nasal aspirator thoroughly. Wash it in warm soapy water and let it dry in a cup, tip down. I [...]

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How to swaddle your baby.

How to Swaddle Baby: Arms In Demo

Many newborns only sleep well when swaddled, but swaddling is harder than it looks when you have a wiggly newborn. Watch my step by step demonstration on how to swaddle your baby in a blanket with her arms in.  

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What you need to know about formula feeding.

What You Need to Know About Formula Feeding

Figuring out what type of formula to feed your baby, and how much, and how often, can you very confusing! In this video, I explain the basics of formula preparation and feeding guidelines.   Watch here for my baby bottle buying guide.

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How to use your Medela Pump in Style Advanced breast pump.

How to Use the Medela Pump in Style Breast Pump

Sometimes it seems like you need an engineering degree to figure out how to put together your breast pump! Watch my step by step demonstration for pumping moms how to assemble and use the Medela Pump In Style Advanced breast pump, a popular option for working, breastfeeding moms.

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When to Introduce the Bottle

When should you introduce a bottle to a breastfeeding baby? There are a lot of different theories about timing and how to avoid nipple confusion. Watch this video to see what worked well for me.  

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