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What is fenugreek? Do you need lactation cookies? How do you boost your breast milk supply or create a stash? Cassie and Lindsey are back this week to break it all down on this week's episode where they look at tried and true, and maybe some tried and not true, tips and tricks on boosting your breast milk supply! They also share a LOT of highs, talk a bit more about teething (we're all doing it!), Cassie talks even more about the chiropractor, and Lindsey shares all about her new bounce house! So many fun things!
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This week on How to Mom, Cassie and Lindsey are talking teething! When do teeth come? What can you do to help relieve your little ones pain? Are people still giving babies lidocaine? Tune in to heat all about it plus some of your beloved segments!
This week on How to Mom, Cassie and Lindsey are talking teething! When do teeth come? What can you do to help relieve your little one's pain? And are people still giving babies lidocaine?! Tune in to hear all about it plus some of your beloved segments!
Does your home have outlets? Stairs? A fireplace? Does not sound very safe! This week Cassie + Lindsey talk all things baby proofing - what do you need vs what is too much? Are they more "free range" parents who home proof their babies instead? Or are they diving in with all the baby gates, outlet protectors and drawer locks? They dig into the research, and share where they land.
They also give updates on what they've been up to (spoiler alert - it's NOT making DIY baby pouches), share some highs and lows, and have lots of fun along the way.
Tune in this week and check out BTS content at @howtomom_podcast on Instagram! Be sure to subscribe and leave 5 stars if you love what you hear!
Spring break is approaching - are you brave enough to travel with your baby? It can be intimidating to book that first flight, but it doesn't need to be! This week Cassie & Lindsey break down all the dos and don'ts of flying with your little one (or littles ones)! Do you go to the airport with a stroller or carrier? What bags can you check? Does your little one need a ticket? In addition, they dive into some of their beloved segments, give a sleep update, celebrate Reece's birthday, plan out their classroom Valentine gifts, and so much more!
We're baaack! After skipping a week for sickness, single parenting, busy work schedules, and just not having time to record, we're back with a GREAT episode! In addition to our beloved segments, an update on the baby chiropractor, and talking through some big toddler feelings, we dig into HOW to actually use your breast pump. What does the bacon button actually do? How strong should the suction be? We break it all down in this week's episode!
There are a TON of breast pump options out there and so many different kinds! Do you need a hand pump? Hospital grade? Is the Willow or Elvie worth the splurge? Cassie and Lindsey dissect everything you need to know and look for before pulling the trigger on purchasing a breast pump! They also share some highs and lows of the week, what they've been recently influenced by, and some exciting daycare chronicles!
This week we're SHARING about SHARING! Should we be forcing our toddlers to share, or helping them learn to stand up for themselves? Is sharing as important as teaching self-regulation? Does how your parent impact how well your kids shares? We dig into it all and share a lot of highs (Lindsey) and major low (Cassie), some great mom-fluenced insights, and so much more!
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WELCOME BACK! It's 2023, and Cassie and Lindsey are ready to tackle the mess. The first How to Mom episode of the year is centered around how to organize toys. The post-Christmas toy attack has hit both Cassie and Lindsey's houses, and the new year's goal is to get organized. This week, in addition to sharing some highs and lows from the holidays, some juicy daycare chronicles, and what they've been momfluenced by, Cassie and Lindsey dig into the research of why it's important to organize toys, how to do a toy rotation, and what products you need to be successful!
You're ready to have baby #2 (or #3, or #4), and realize you're running out of space in your home! Or you want a dedicated toy room (or office, or guest room) and realize it's time to get your kids in the same room.
It seems like we all grew up sharing a room with a sibling at some point, but the transition can be totally overwhelming, especially if the kids you're putting in the same room are babies and toddlers, whose sleep is SO unpredictable! This week Cassie + Lindsey share tips from the experts (as well as first hand tips from Lindsey!) on how to make this transition, and what steps you can take to make it easier!
They also dive into your favorite segments, and are officially counting down until Christmas!
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Bedtime for babies of any age can easily be a source of stress and anxiety, but studies show a consistent bedtime routine can help a newborn distinguish between night and day, help a baby fall asleep and stay asleep, help a toddler regulate their emotions with a regular routine, and even has emotional benefits for mom (or dad)!
This week Cassie + Lindsey dive into why and obviously how to create a bedtime routine. They share what they did with their firsts, and how they have added a second into the mix, which does change the flow and elongate the process!
In addition, they talk about affordable and practical stocking stuffers, share some baby led weaning meals they've cooked (or ordered) this week, and as always share their relatable lows and their happy highs!
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When should you transition to a sippy cup? Do you use water or milk? What's the best cup to use?
Cassie and Lindsey dig into it all this week!
Being away from your kids is hard enough - being away from them and trying to figure out how on earth to get 75 ounces of PURE GOLD breastmilk home is much harder. Whether you're gone for a night, a week, or even longer, the logistics of having the right pump and parts, pump cleaning supplies, ice packs, travel bags, and more is so overwhelming. This week Cassie and Lindsey share their experience in traveling without their babies, and talk not only about the mom guilt of being away, but also the hurdles jumped to get that milk home!
They also dive into some great segments, including a new segment where they share their latest baby led weaning meals!
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Starting solids can be so scary - from figuring out what to serve and how to cut it to dealing with the anxiety around choking and gagging. This week, just in time to serve your baby a turkey leg and a pile of sweet potatoes, Cassie and Lindsey dig into baby led weaning. They'll discuss how to get started, share their favorite accounts to follow for safety tips and recipe recommendations, and talk about their approach to feeding baby (with a toddler running around no less)!
They also talk about toddler tantrums, get real about postpartum bodies, and have a few laughs along the way!
Cassie and Lindsey are extra thankful you're tuning in this week! Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Baby Led Weaning!
Maternity leave (no matter how long you get) is too short, and returning to work after having a baby can be so hard, both emotionally and physically.
This week Cassie and Lindsey talk about the emotional roller coaster that is going back to work after having a baby. They share tips on how to talk to your employer to set expectations about pumping and schedules, and talk through things they did and didn't do at the end of their maternity leaves. They also share their best tips on what outfits are most pumping-friendly, how to transport your milk from the office to home, and even how to have the tough conversation with your boss should you decide you don't want to return to work at all!
All of this in addition to your favorite segments - Lindsey was mom-fluenced by Cassie (!!), Cassie is going to get back to the books, and both of them are battling, like most moms, the never-ending sicknesses that are plaguing parents nationwide!
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Starting solids (in any form) can be totally intimidating - have no fear, Cassie and Lindsey are here to break it all down for you and hopefully make it a little easier! They (of course) dig into some beloved segments, share their highs and lows of the week, talk about the sicknesses taking out daycares across the country, share some things they've been influenced by, and then dive into a touchy subject!
When is the right time to start solids? What does the research say? Should you really be making your own purees or will the Gerber jar be okay? What supplies do you need to be successful? Cassie and Lindsey discuss it all.
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Being a mom can be so alienating, and doing it without a supportive friend group can be nearly impossible. This week Cassie & Lindsey talk through how they've managed to make mom friends (apart from each other!) and give some helpful tips on how others can do the same! They also share their mommy highs and lows of the week, some daycare chronicles, and what they've been "mom-fluenced" by this week. Looking to make mom friends? Follow the tips in this episode and you'll go from having two mom friends (it's us, hi!) to too many!
Tune in to How to Mom and be sure to follow Cassie and Lindsey along on Instagram, where they share even more about what they packed, some pictures of their cute kids, and links to their favorite products!
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On this week's episode of How to Mom, Cassie and Lindsey look at the latest research from the CDC, WHO, and other alphabet soup organizations to figure out once and for all how and when to consume alcohol while nursing. Should you abstain completely until your breastfeeding journey ends (answer: no). Should you be pumping and dumping? Diluting? Is it true that if you can find your baby you can feed your baby?
So many questions (and so much judgement) go with drinking alcohol while being a breastfeeding or pumping mom. We're here to share everything we've learned in our research + what we've done while raising and nursing our kids so you can (safely) say bottom's up!
This week, Cassie and Lindsey revisit some of your favorite segments, including Mommy highs and lows of the week, Daycare Chronicles, and Mom-fluenced. They also take a look at the million packing lists available out there for nervous moms-to-be preparing to go to the hospital, and discuss what items they brought the first time, what they brought the second time around as more seasoned moms, and what they wish they had added to the bag. They talk about snacks, gifts for the nurses, and the lactation consultant's worst nightmare - nipple shields.
Tune in to How to Mom and be sure to follow Cassie and Lindsey along on Instagram, where they share even more about what they packed, some pictures of their cute kids, and links to their favorite products!
In this episode, Cassie and Lindsey look at how to give a baby a bath - seems easy until you realize how slippery these things are as soon as you get them wet! The girls are bringing the latest research on how often babes should be bathed, and talk through sink baths vs tub baths vs otteroo baths. They also talk through what they did with their first baby, what they're doing with their second, and giving all the tips and tricks you could possibly need when it comes to giving a baby a bath!
We're Cassie & Lindsey - two moms (and BFFs) navigating life and learning how to mom. In our very first episode, we'll introduce ourselves and review some of the segments you can expect to hear every week, including Daycare Chronicles, Mom-fluenced, and Mommy highs and lows of the week. Tune on Wednesdays to learn How to Mom!