A good night’s sleep is a rare commodity once kids come into the equation. Even though days can be hectic and exhausting for mamas, it’s often still difficult to actually fall asleep when you finally get to bed. We find ourselves worrying about the kids, stressing about work, and planning the future. On top of that, a sleepless baby or little one who fights bedtimes can really wear you down. All of this can take away from our precious beauty rest. We’ve pulled together some of our favorite ways to help mamas get some much needed Z’s. Dream On- There’s a supplement for everything right...

Most parents are prepared for the sleepless newborn phase - you hear A LOT about it when you’re pregnant, but there’s nothing quite like experiencing it yourself for the first time. Luckily there are a few ways to sneak in a few extra minutes of sleep every day. Take turns with your partner. As soon as your baby will take a bottle, take turns with the night feedings so you can count on getting a solid stretch of sleep a few times a week. Just the psychological aspect of knowing you will get a break can...

As we usher in the holiday season it’s time to reflect on what we’re most thankful for. Through our vibrant community, we’ve had the chance to connect to so many moms and moms-to-be who have been open and generous in sharing their motherhood journey.  We feel so blessed to have a supportive online community to and to have you as part of our tribe. Here are a just few things that we hold near and dear to our hearts: Baby snuggles New siblings  Workout buddies Sweet indulgences (guiltless cravings)  At Belabumbum we value all of the relationships in our lives:...

Since public places designated for breastfeeding are rare, poorly designed, uncomfortable, and practically reinforce the isolation of mothers, the Prague-based design studio 52hours has created a gorgeous breastfeeding bench for use in public spaces, to offer comfort and privacy for breastfeeding moms. The bench, called Heer, is designed to offer mothers and babies a 'small oasis of peace' in public spaces where they can come to rest, feed their child or simply isolate themselves from the hectic urban surroundings. [caption id='attachment_15393' width='550'] Breastfeeding in public in style with the new Heer bench.[/caption] The name for the bench,...

Preparing to breastfeed before you give birth is one of the many ways you can set yourself up for a successful breastfeeding journey. From finding a local lactation consultant to work with, to taking a breastfeeding class or even by reading a book - there are many things you can do to educate yourself! We also highly suggest getting acquainted with these wonderful resources below! Lactation Link: Started by Lindsey Shipley an RN, Childbirth Educator, and IBCLC-certified Lactation Coach - Lactation Link offers online breastfeeding courses, webinars and an active social media community.   Kelly Mom: Without a...