Taayoo Murray

1 week ago | babygaga.com | Taayoo Murray

It's summertime, so that means beach trips! Having a baby shouldn't change your plans, but it will require careful planning and certain adjustments. You will need to consider exposure to sunlight and excessive heat. Planned correctly, a beach day with a baby will be a day of sensory delight. Remember to hydrate, carry a couple of toys, and take lots of pictures.

3 weeks ago | babygaga.com | Taayoo Murray

Babies who are being exclusively breastfed may not always be able to get milk directly from the breast. This is the primary function of breast pumps. If you are a new mom, you may feel more confident starting with a manual breast pump. Or you may just want to make use of the one you got at the baby shower. Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended, if possible, for the first six months of your baby's life, and continued with complementary foods for up to two years.

1 month ago | essence.com | Taayoo Murray

It started as a regular Monday morning in November 2018 for 42-year-old Nicholas Powell. Then suddenly, while sitting at his desk, the room started spinning. “When I woke up that morning, I felt a little pain in the back of my neck, but thought nothing of it,” Powell says. By 9:15 a.m., he had his head down at his desk and had soaked through his shirt with perspiration. He worked as a social worker at a clinic, so after having an EKG on site, he was rushed to the emergency room.

1 month ago | babygaga.com | Taayoo Murray

Feeding your baby is one of your biggest responsibilities. If you choose to breastfeed, you may always be present to feed directly, or you may want to include your partner in the feeding process. This means expressing breast milk. Storing this breast milk safely is key. A popular storage medium is a disposable breast milk storage bag.

1 month ago | babygaga.com | Taayoo Murray

Breastfeeding your baby is a multifaceted process involving multiple components. One such item is nursing pads. When you start breastfeeding or pumping regularly, your breasts will leak from time to time. Leaking breasts after you start breastfeeding is common, due to the body's natural process of milk production and the let-down reflex.