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Hi, my name is Kate

Kate is the mama of 3 kids under five years + uses this and her experience as a NICU nurse to bring parents realistic advice. Kate created a team of four supportive and empowering mothers to help run Bumble Baby! Together we blend our expertise and offer services on topics ranging from infant feeding to maternal mental health. Welcome to our cozy corner of the internet!

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This post is about the neonatal ICU🤍 It’s #nursesweek - and we’ve seen the neonatal ICU from all sides. Natalie, Kate and Lauren all were NICU nurses for 5-10 years and worked together at the same hospital! Kate and Deema’s very own babies had NICU stays (meconium aspiration and IUGR).

Being the nurse and then being the parent gives a whole new perspective to how I cared for my patients 🤍 Your patient (the baby) isn’t your only patient. It’s the entire family 🤍

Many people think of NICU as “feeder/growers” or premature babies. But there are many other reasons babies can go to the NICU:
▫️respiratory distress
▫️a heart condition or surgical issue needed to be tended to right after birth
▫️multiples (twins, triplets +)
▫️respiratory distress after birth
▫️blood sugar instability
▫️a genetic disorder
▫️infection
▫️+ so many more!

Our patients and families are true warriors - we love to see our patients grow up and keep in touch with families. We love and honor those who are no longer earth side 🤍 It’s without a doubt the most special place in the world.

Happy Nurses Week to all of us who work so hard to change the world, one little, teeny tiny step at a time. — This post is about the neonatal ICU🤍 It’s #nursesweek - and we’ve seen the neonatal ICU from all sides. Natalie, Kate and Lauren all were NICU nurses for 5-10 years and worked together at the same hospital! Kate and Deema’s very own babies had NICU stays (meconium aspiration and IUGR). Being the nurse and then being the parent gives a whole new perspective to how I cared for my patients 🤍 Your patient (the baby) isn’t your only patient. It’s the entire family 🤍 Many people think of NICU as “feeder/growers” or premature babies. But there are many other reasons babies can go to the NICU: ▫️respiratory distress ▫️a heart condition or surgical issue needed to be tended to right after birth ▫️multiples (twins, triplets +) ▫️respiratory distress after birth ▫️blood sugar instability ▫️a genetic disorder ▫️infection ▫️+ so many more! Our patients and families are true warriors - we love to see our patients grow up and keep in touch with families. We love and honor those who are no longer earth side 🤍 It’s without a doubt the most special place in the world. Happy Nurses Week to all of us who work so hard to change the world, one little, teeny tiny step at a time.

Milk bags taking up too much space in your freezer

Milk bags taking up too much space in your freezer?? Save room (and prevent accidental punctures) with this milk baggie tip! 🍼 comment bag for a link to our favorite milk storage options! Getting all the air out of your milk baggie will not only save room in your freezer, but will prevent accidental punctures! After removing air, lay flat on a cookie sheet in freezer for easy storage or to make breastmilk/expressed milk bricks. Check out our “storing breastmilk” blog post for more info — link in profile to blog. DON’T FORGET TO SAVE THIS POST FOR LATER! 🤍 PS: We love these @lansinoh baggies! They have a double zip to prevent against leaks. Remember that expressed human milk should only be stored in sterile milk baggies, see our IG guides on storing human milk for more info. Follow my shop @bumble.baby on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post. 📲 https://liketk.it/3REPV

Rent your baby gear with @babyquip ! No more need to bring *all the things* with you - BabyQuip will match you with a specialist in your vacation area who will hand deliver the items that you need. Anything from cribs, high chairs, toys, bottle warmers, strollers and so much more! Ask me about my experience or if there’s something specific you want to rent below.

#babyquip, #packlighttravelhappy, #babygear, #travelingfamily — Rent your baby gear with @babyquip ! No more need to bring *all the things* with you - BabyQuip will match you with a specialist in your vacation area who will hand deliver the items that you need. Anything from cribs, high chairs, toys, bottle warmers, strollers and so much more! Ask me about my experience or if there’s something specific you want to rent below. #babyquip, #packlighttravelhappy, #babygear, #travelingfamily

HERE’S WHY YOUR BABY WON’T TAKE A BOTTLE OR PACI:

The top reasons I see bottle refusal and pacifier refusal as a NICU RN and certified breastfeeding counselor is this:

1. A high arched palate (roof of mouth)
This is a normal findings (some babies have high palates and some have regular arched palates). A high arched palate can make it difficult for baby to latch to a bottle or pacifier

2. Wrong bottle nipple shape
Using the wrong shaped bottle nipple makes it harder to baby to latch deeply, causing frustration and disinterest/refusal of the bottle

3. Stiff/not flexible pacifiers
Baby can’t latch and will gag or lose interest

4. Poor timing for bottle or introducing the bottle too late
Babies have a sucking reflex that diminishes about 6-8 weeks. If a bottle is introduced too late, baby will likely refuse. Babies are more likely to refuse if they are over tired, over hungry, or not hungry enough.

So what’s the magic?! It takes a professional to tie all of these things together!

Options for support:
Comment WEBINAR for our recorded bottle webinar with all our tips and tricks
Comment CONSULT for info on bottle/feeding consultations with 2 weeks of support
Comment BOTTLE for bottles we love
Comment PACI for pacis we love

Things CAN be resolved!!! We can help🤍 — HERE’S WHY YOUR BABY WON’T TAKE A BOTTLE OR PACI: The top reasons I see bottle refusal and pacifier refusal as a NICU RN and certified breastfeeding counselor is this: 1. A high arched palate (roof of mouth) This is a normal findings (some babies have high palates and some have regular arched palates). A high arched palate can make it difficult for baby to latch to a bottle or pacifier 2. Wrong bottle nipple shape Using the wrong shaped bottle nipple makes it harder to baby to latch deeply, causing frustration and disinterest/refusal of the bottle 3. Stiff/not flexible pacifiers Baby can’t latch and will gag or lose interest 4. Poor timing for bottle or introducing the bottle too late Babies have a sucking reflex that diminishes about 6-8 weeks. If a bottle is introduced too late, baby will likely refuse. Babies are more likely to refuse if they are over tired, over hungry, or not hungry enough. So what’s the magic?! It takes a professional to tie all of these things together! Options for support: Comment WEBINAR for our recorded bottle webinar with all our tips and tricks Comment CONSULT for info on bottle/feeding consultations with 2 weeks of support Comment BOTTLE for bottles we love Comment PACI for pacis we love Things CAN be resolved!!! We can help🤍

Comment ZOE for a discounted link! Discount applied at checkout.

Check out the Zoe Traveler in action! As a mom to three busy kiddos, the Traveler is BY FAR the best and easiest stroller to use while we are running around the city or traveling. It’s small and compact, but it is mighty! I love how easy it is to toss into the back of our car or in an overhead bin on a plane while traveling. It’s super lightweight (only 12 pounds!) and can be collapsed with just one hand which is a necessity when you are out and about with multiple children.

Whether it’s walking through a crowded museum or zooming through a busy airport, I love how the Traveler is easy to navigate one-handed (even my 7 year old can do it!) and is sturdy enough for my 5 year old to hop in when her legs need a break. Ready to make your life a little bit easier for all of your spring and summer travel?! Time to get yourself the Zoe Traveler! Comment ZOE for a discounted link — Comment ZOE for a discounted link! Discount applied at checkout. Check out the Zoe Traveler in action! As a mom to three busy kiddos, the Traveler is BY FAR the best and easiest stroller to use while we are running around the city or traveling. It’s small and compact, but it is mighty! I love how easy it is to toss into the back of our car or in an overhead bin on a plane while traveling. It’s super lightweight (only 12 pounds!) and can be collapsed with just one hand which is a necessity when you are out and about with multiple children. Whether it’s walking through a crowded museum or zooming through a busy airport, I love how the Traveler is easy to navigate one-handed (even my 7 year old can do it!) and is sturdy enough for my 5 year old to hop in when her legs need a break. Ready to make your life a little bit easier for all of your spring and summer travel?! Time to get yourself the Zoe Traveler! Comment ZOE for a discounted link

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Vacation coming up? Going back to work? Going out on the town? Shop our Meta store for a discount!

The Maia by @pippysips is a ✨game changer✨for busy parents. We don’t have time to worry about how and where we are going to safely store our expressed milk whether it be at work, out running errands, or traveling.

☑️The Maia’s unique freezable cooling puck along with its stainless steel insulated shell can keep milk cool for up to 16 hours.

☑️The thermo-lid allows you to keep an eye on the temperature of your milk to make sure it’s still safe by simply tapping on the lid or giving it a gentle shake.

#maia #pippysips #breastmilkstorage #pumpingmom #expressedmilk — 🌟comment LINK for a discounted link DMed to you🌟 Vacation coming up? Going back to work? Going out on the town? Shop our Meta store for a discount! The Maia by @pippysips is a ✨game changer✨for busy parents. We don’t have time to worry about how and where we are going to safely store our expressed milk whether it be at work, out running errands, or traveling. ☑️The Maia’s unique freezable cooling puck along with its stainless steel insulated shell can keep milk cool for up to 16 hours. ☑️The thermo-lid allows you to keep an eye on the temperature of your milk to make sure it’s still safe by simply tapping on the lid or giving it a gentle shake. #maia #pippysips #breastmilkstorage #pumpingmom #expressedmilk

Baby’s Only has created an organic plant-based pea protein toddler drink to use after your baby’s first birthday as a cow’s milk alternative.

As parents, we are all concerned with the foods we consume and the foods we feed our kids and babies. There is so much information out there about feeding your infant, but not as much guidance for when your infant turns to a toddler. It is only natural to wonder what to feed your child to maximize their nutrition. More and more parents are choosing non-dairy options these days; whether due to an allergy or personal preference.

Baby’s Only Plant-Based Pea Protein toddler drink is:

✅USDA organic
✅uses non-GMO ingredients
✅dairy-free, soy protein free
✅gluten-free
✅contains no palm oil (palm oil free)(palm oil has been linked to constipation in infants)
✅contains no corn syrup (corn syrup free)
✅contains no maltodextrin or sucrose (maltodextrin free, sucrose free)
✅Clean Label Purity Award winner

Want some easy ideas of how to incorporate Baby’s Only Organic Plant-Based Pea Protein Toddler Drink Into your toddler’s nutritional routine? Comment PEA and I’ll send you the blog post! — Baby’s Only has created an organic plant-based pea protein toddler drink to use after your baby’s first birthday as a cow’s milk alternative. As parents, we are all concerned with the foods we consume and the foods we feed our kids and babies. There is so much information out there about feeding your infant, but not as much guidance for when your infant turns to a toddler. It is only natural to wonder what to feed your child to maximize their nutrition. More and more parents are choosing non-dairy options these days; whether due to an allergy or personal preference. Baby’s Only Plant-Based Pea Protein toddler drink is: ✅USDA organic ✅uses non-GMO ingredients ✅dairy-free, soy protein free ✅gluten-free ✅contains no palm oil (palm oil free)(palm oil has been linked to constipation in infants) ✅contains no corn syrup (corn syrup free) ✅contains no maltodextrin or sucrose (maltodextrin free, sucrose free) ✅Clean Label Purity Award winner Want some easy ideas of how to incorporate Baby’s Only Organic Plant-Based Pea Protein Toddler Drink Into your toddler’s nutritional routine? Comment PEA and I’ll send you the blog post!

✨Comment BOTTLE for a link to our favorite bottles! The key to bottle acceptance and preventing bottle preference is introducing early, consistently, and in a position that mimics latching. Allowing your baby to control the flow of the bottle with positioning and pacing creates a positive experience and increases chances of bottle acceptance!

Check out our “how to correctly bottle feed your baby” blog post and bottle feeding tips on IG guides.

We also offer bottle consultations and bottle introductions virtually and in home for Chicago.

Did your baby refuse a bottle?⬇️

[bottle introduction, introducing a bottle to your baby, bottle feeding tips, bottle refusal, oral aversion] — ✨Comment BOTTLE for a link to our favorite bottles! The key to bottle acceptance and preventing bottle preference is introducing early, consistently, and in a position that mimics latching. Allowing your baby to control the flow of the bottle with positioning and pacing creates a positive experience and increases chances of bottle acceptance! Check out our “how to correctly bottle feed your baby” blog post and bottle feeding tips on IG guides. We also offer bottle consultations and bottle introductions virtually and in home for Chicago. Did your baby refuse a bottle?⬇️ [bottle introduction, introducing a bottle to your baby, bottle feeding tips, bottle refusal, oral aversion]

Baby won’t drink high lipase milk or hypoallergenic formula? Try adding 1-2 drops of alcohol free vanilla extract! This can help mask the taste and smell. Always check with your provider before.

Not sure what high lipase milk is? Want more remedies for high lipase milk? Check out our blog post. Comment BLOG and I’ll DM it to you! — Baby won’t drink high lipase milk or hypoallergenic formula? Try adding 1-2 drops of alcohol free vanilla extract! This can help mask the taste and smell. Always check with your provider before. Not sure what high lipase milk is? Want more remedies for high lipase milk? Check out our blog post. Comment BLOG and I’ll DM it to you!

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Milk bags taking up too much space in your freezer

Milk bags taking up too much space in your freezer?? Save room (and prevent accidental punctures) with this milk baggie tip! 🍼 comment bag for a link to our favorite milk storage options! Getting all the air out of your milk baggie will not only save room in your freezer, but will prevent accidental punctures! After removing air, lay flat on a cookie sheet in freezer for easy storage or to make breastmilk/expressed milk bricks. Check out our “storing breastmilk” blog post for more info — link in profile to blog. DON’T FORGET TO SAVE THIS POST FOR LATER! 🤍 PS: We love these @lansinoh baggies! They have a double zip to prevent against leaks. Remember that expressed human milk should only be stored in sterile milk baggies, see our IG guides on storing human milk for more info. Follow my shop @bumble.baby on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post. 📲 https://liketk.it/3REPV

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