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Babies Made Simple: Is this a statement you can get behind?

by babysettler | Jan 19, 2021 | breastfeeding, courses, Mom, momblog, motherhood

Baby Settler BlogBabies Made Simple: Is this a statement you can get behind? Hillary Sadler | January 19, 2021Maybe you’re thinking, Babies AREN’T simple. And honestly, I wouldn’t necessarily disagree with you. However, what I would say is: babies don’t have to feel...

Baby Bag Essentials

by babysettler | Jan 12, 2021 | babygear, Mom, momblog, motherhood

Baby Settler BlogBaby Bag Essentials Hillary Sadler | January 12, 2021What do you really need in your diaper bag? Over the years, I’ve become the less is more kind of girl (and mom). I like simple. Maybe that’s because when you’ve got three kids, you’ve got to make...

Baby Settler 2020: Year in Review

by babysettler | Jan 5, 2021 | childbirth education, courses, Mom, momblog, motherhood

Baby Settler BlogBaby Settler 2020. Year in Review Hillary Sadler | January 5, 2021 I would be lying if I said I wasn’t excited it is a new year. I’ve never been the type of lady to make a “new year” resolution. I’ve always been of the mindset, ‘Why wait for a new...

Pregnancy & the Frequently Asked Questions

by babysettler | Dec 29, 2020 | breastfeeding, childbirth education, Mom, momblog, motherhood, natural childbirth, postpartum

Baby Settler BlogPregnancy & the Frequently Asked Questions Hillary Sadler | December 29, 2020 I want to go over some questions I get asked frequently from expecting parents on my social media account. These are great questions: sometimes they aren’t answered...

Cows Milk & Toddlers

by babysettler | Dec 22, 2020 | Mom, momblog, motherhood, postpartum

Baby Settler BlogHow do you transition your baby (after 12 months) from breastmilk or formula to Cow’s milk? Hillary Sadler | December 22, 2020Have you googled this yet? As my first baby was approaching 12 months old, I found myself searching for this information. I...

Alcohol & Breastfeeding

by babysettler | Dec 15, 2020 | breastfeeding, Mom, momblog, motherhood, postpartum

Baby Settler BlogAlcohol & Breastfeeding Hillary Sadler | December 15, 2020 Do you need to pump and dump? I literally answer this question at least 3 times each week, and in light of the holiday spirit we are tackling this head on this week. There is SO much...

Breastfeeding. 5 Tips for a Successful Start to Breastfeeding

by babysettler | Dec 8, 2020 | breastfeeding, Mom, momblog, motherhood, postpartum

Baby Settler BlogBreastfeeding. 5 Tips for a Successful Start to Breastfeeding. Hillary Sadler | December 8, 2020I'm hoping today I can give you some information to make breastfeeding a little easier for you. It's an AMAZING journey but it is rarely a straight line to...

Newborns: The First 28 Days of Life

by babysettler | Dec 1, 2020 | childbirth education, Mom, momblog, motherhood, postpartum

Baby Settler BlogNewborns: The First 28 Days of Life Hillary Sadler | December 1, 2020 Those first 28 days of life are JOY-filled AND equally exhausting. There are so many things to remember. And if I’m being honest, I feel like we bombard you with information when...

2020 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Expecting Mama & Babies

by babysettler | Nov 24, 2020 | babygear, childbirth education, postpartum

Baby Settler Blog2020 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Expecting Mama & Baby Hillary Sadler | November 23, 2020 Are your holiday decorations up yet? My family is definitely listening to the holiday music and I’m deciding what should be put up “early”. Because it’s...