TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL BREASTFEEDING

1. Get the baby latched as soon as possible after birth.
2. Get 3-4 good nursing bras (we recommend at least one Bravado Original bra as it stretches with your body changes).
3. Get a good double-electric breastpump (we recommend the Medela Pump In Style Advanced)
4. Rest, rest, rest. Nap when baby naps. Party when baby parties.
5. Ask to see a Lacation Consultant in the hospital and, when needed, after discharge. Better to get off on the right foot than get off track.
6. A firm nursing pillow, such as the My Brest Friend, is key.
7. Nurse often and don't limit time.
8. Count diapers to make sure baby is getting enough.

FASHION BOBBIES INSTALLMENT #DEUX

Dig this dawgs; catch this hepcats and hepkittens:

Last season birds were "It", this year it looks like the "It" creature is going to be...

OWLS! Owls? Yup, owls!

GROOVY TOT FASHION TREND OF TODAY
Reminiscent of 1970s teenage boy bedroom poster fashion, (yup, you read that write, cool cats) today's infant and toddler boy T-shirts feature skulls (more Grateful Dead-ish than the previously popular pirate version), snowboarders, vintage trucks, 70's cars (think the Cheech character in the movie Cars) and choppers. Some are done in a scratchy pen-and-ink style popular in '70s pop culture, others are groovier with large arcs of '70s color and swoop. We've seen these subjects and styles a few seasons now.

But brand new to the upcoming fall season is the subject matter of Great North animals like Grizzlies, Elk, Cariboux, and oddly enough, Owls. Owls seem to be everywhere children's apparel is, for little ones to little kids, from boys to girls. So if you wanna stay hip, cats, grab a groovy owl piece done in a '70s-style pen-and-ink drawing on a cool Tee. Coming soon to The Milky Way in Charlotte, NC and now here online at www.amilkyway.com.

FASHION BOBBIES INSTALLMENT #UNO

You've probably noticed the mid-to-late '60s mod style of our website. Not all our apparel and diaper bags, etc., are reminiscent of that era. But some are and if we were to pick our absotively grooviest period in fashion history it would have to be the '60s. And nowhere on earth was it more happenin' than in Swingin' London during the '60s. Think Twiggy. Think Austin Powers. Think of some recent poses by Kate Moss. If that ain't exactly your thing then think Audrey Hepburn and Jackie O. The '60s had it goin' on. From music to art to fashion, the '60s were mean. Sick. Twisted. Groooooooovvvvvyyyy, baby.

So the 3 of us are going to opt for a London '60s alias for our fashionista alter-egos. Instead of the fashion police, we're the Fashion Bobbies. As in British police officers. As in truncheons, mounted officers on horses and those cute little hats.

As our first installment, we're bringing you a little commentary on color. Ever since we've been in the baby biz, chocolate and pink and then chocolate and blue have been all the rage. So that's always a good way to go, but it's getting a bit yesterday (all my troubles seemed so far away......). Last year for boys clothing orange was IT. I mean it. And why the heck not? Orange pops. Orange is new. It's loud. It's fun. See our toddler guitar tee by Charlie Rocket to see some of last seasons vestiges of hip colorocity.

This season, for boys it's a rusty, brick orange. Peep the safari outfit by Sweet Potatoes in a buttery yellow with burnt orange trimmings. Also check out the many boys outfits by Deux par Deux (which translates to 2 by 2 as in Noah's animales) that are decked out and piped and trimmed and highlighted in burnt orange.

CIAO FOR NOW!
The Fashion Bobbies
(Wooten & Adam and Catherine)