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REVIEW & #GIVEAWAY: Quinny Yezz

By Suzanne Chan on May 20, 2013 / giveaway, parenting, pregnancy, review, technology, travels / 3 Comments

Umbrella Strollers are pretty much all the same, minus a few details here and there. Everyone always winds up with one at one point or another when you have kids. Why? Well it’s really one of the most practical things you’ll own as a parent. There really isn’t much to ooh and ahh over except maybe the fabric choices… until now. Just in time for the busy summer travel season, I recently had the chance to check out the revolutionary Quinny Yezz. It is truly the lightest compact stroller on the market, coming in at a teeny 11 pounds! I

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Suzanne is student, daughter, wife, (labor & delivery) registered nurse, certified lactation counselor, friend, entrepreneur and blogger – but the job she's most proud of is mother… She shares her journey on this blog and The Disney Files. She is also a founding mother & partner at Trumpeting Media, a social media consulting company that is dedicated to using social media for social good. Read more about her here.

Sleep Tight my Little Itty Bitty with Delta Children

By Suzanne Chan on May 15, 2013 / epiphanies, health, pregnancy, review, technology / Leave a comment

One of the rites of passage when you find out you’re having a baby is the design of the nursery. One thing, in the overall frenzy of designing the perfect nursery for your new baby, that people often initially forget to consider is safety. Many people will choose the look of a crib or trust that a higher price tag means that their baby is sleeping in a safe crib. I admit I was one of those who neglected to consider overall crib safety when choosing a crib for the Little Miss. I remember being so focused on her

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Baby’s Got Moves with Halo SleepSack Swaddle

By Suzanne Chan on May 14, 2013 / epiphanies, giveaway, health, parenting, pregnancy, review / Leave a comment

As parents we all know the dangers of SIDS and putting baby “back to sleep” but it wasn’t until I was a postpartum nurse that I learned about an important condition called hip dyplasia. It is something we routinely screen for immediately after birth, but a condition that can develop also with improper swaddling techniques. Hip Dysplasia affects thousands of babies a year. Left undetected, it can cause hip arthritis and is the cause of over 10% of hip replacements in the U.S. That is why I feel it is important to share with you this information provided by Dr.

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Breastfeeding Confessionals

By Suzanne Chan on May 9, 2013 / confessions, epiphanies, fashion, giveaway, health, parenting, pregnancy / 2 Comments

Those who know me know calling me a breastfeeding advocate is an understatement. For those who don’t know, full disclosure, I breastfed both my children for 2.5 years each and plan on breastfeeding my newborn for equally as long. While my journey with breastfeeding wasn’t without its obstacles, I was so passionate about breastfeeding that I became a certified lactation counselor. I am hoping to become IBCLC certified soon as well. Part nuerotic, I was a pumping fiend and with each of my children I proudly donated over 3000 ounces of breast milk. I truly enjoy supporting, sharing my own

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#FYF: Maternity Chic

By Suzanne Chan on April 26, 2013 / cuteness, epiphanies, fashion, pregnancy / Leave a comment

Maternity Chic by MomConfessionals H&M Maternity Mama Top / Seraphine Maternity, $84 / Short Sleeve Knot Front Dress Lavender by Seraphine Maternity / H&M Maternity Jeans, $38 / Bravado Seamless Silk Nursing Bra / Melissa Trippy Bow shoes / Henri Bendel Milliner Mini handbag Finding Yourself Friday #FYF is all about YOU! When I was pregnant with A and M, I was a frump. I can admit it. I was on bed rest and the effort was really more work than I could muster, especially for no one but myself to reap. In hindsight now I realize, it can do a lot for

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Tips for a Speedy Recovery from a Cesarean Section

By Suzanne Chan on April 17, 2013 / confessions, epiphanies, health, pregnancy / 2 Comments

Having just gone through my 3rd cesarean section aka c-section as well as my experience as both a Labor & Delivery and Post-partum Nurse, I wanted to pass along some words of wisdom that are tried and true. It’s amazing how norm having a c-section is these days. With rates soaring at around 30% of births, people often forget that this is major abdominal surgery. It’s still mind boggling that you only get an additional 2 weeks given for recovery over a vaginal delivery (8 weeks total) when it can take months to fully recover. Being that this time was my 3rd

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NURSING 101 : The Right Breastpump at Every Price Point

By Suzanne Chan on April 5, 2013 / deals, green, parenting, pregnancy, review, technology / 2 Comments

Have you heard?! I just gave birth this past Monday and as I am slowly getting back on my feet, I thought this post was highly appropriate given the challenges I’ve struggled with this week with a preemie. Enjoy and I hope to be back posting real soon! As many of you know I am a huge lactivist. Having breastfed both my children for a combined total of over 5+ years, I had seen the health benefits of breastfeeding first hand and have navigating every breastfeeding issue from mastitis to having the flu while breastfeeding, to low supply, and my