Tag Archives: Booby Traps
Lactation Discrimination Recognized by Federal Court
In a victory for breastfeeding mothers, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit unanimously held that “firing a woman because she is lactating or expressing milk is unlawful sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights … Continue reading
Booby Traps Series: Finding your tribe online, with Lara Audelo, author of The Virtual Breastfeeding Culture
We’re very excited to share this interview with Lara Audelo, Best for Babes team member, owner of Mama Pear Designs, and author of the new book The Virtual Breastfeeding Culture: Seeking Mother-to-Mother Support in the Digital Age (with an introduction … Continue reading
Thank you to all the moms who donate their Miracle Milk(R)!
Late yesterday, we received this picture and thank you note from Baby Charlotte Rose’s grandmother wanting to express her gratitude to ALL of the mothers who have donated their milk to help her grandbaby recover from a fatal severe traumatic … Continue reading
Science You Can Use: Really? Breastfeeding for a year or more = iron deficiency
Have you breastfed a baby past the one year mark? If so, a new study in Pediatrics, which found an association between breastfeeding for a year or more and iron deficiency, might have you a bit alarmed.* We thought it … Continue reading
LPGA Golf Pro Danah Bordner Credits Breastfeeding Success to Kangaroo Care
Early April is the season of the Masters Golf Tournament! What, you might ask, does golf have to do with breastfeeding? Well if you are Pro Golfer Danah Bordner and you are nursing your first baby, everything! We are so … Continue reading
Is Breastfeeding a Legal Right? Civil Right? Or a Social Responsibility?
“What kind of a society raises its children on food that will shorten their lives?” I dug this quote up one day while looking for examples of other public health crises that have benefited from celebrity leadership. Turns out they were … Continue reading
Science You Can Use: How many babies start solids before 4 months, and why? The CDC told us this week.
“My pediatrician told me at our 4 month appointment, ‘if you don’t start her on solids before 6 months, she’ll never learn how to eat!’” “Upon recommendations from WIC and my doctor I tried giving her baby food at four … Continue reading
Beyond Riddle’s Shaming Comments for Texas Breastfeeding Moms
Last week Texas moms helped tackle a big cultural and legal Booby Trap. Representative Jessica Farrar sponsored House Bill 1706 — a law that if passed would give a breastfeeding mom the ability to sue a business or person for harassing her … Continue reading
Miracle Milk® Helps Heal Brain Injured, Formula-Fed Baby
The science is clear: Our very own mom-made Miracle Milk® provides perfect and customized nutrition and lifelong protection against many illnesses and diseases. But one exciting question is still unanswered: can breast milk be used medicinally as treatment in babies … Continue reading
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Thank You for Breastfeeding! / Nursing-In-Public Harassment Hotline Cards
Make a $3 donation to BFB to help keep our Nursing-In-Public Hotline Alive, and get a 10 pack of our Thank You for Breastfeeding! We're cheering you on, Babe! cards. Reverse side has our Hotline number to let moms know we've got their backs! Shipping included.
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PumpEase for Best for Babes®
Support the amazing work of The Best for Babes Foundation by purchasing the Best for Babes PumpEase. Snugabell Mom & Baby Gear is proud to donate ALL PROCEEDS from the sale of this bra to help beat the Booby Traps® – the cultural and institutional barriers that prevent parents from making informed feeding decisions and prevent moms and babies from achieving their personal breastfeeding goals, whether that’s 2 days, 2 months or 2 years!
PumpEase feature patent pending, 'no-stitch' horn openings, guaranteed to accommodate any breast pump on the market. PumpEase fits moms sized from 32AA to 48H and beyond. Please visit The Fitting Room for more information. If your size doesn't appear on our chart, please email us with "sizing" in the subject line. We'd love to help!
Sizes S/M/L/XL; Made in Canada.
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