As the Beatles lyrics go, “The best things in life are free” — like breastfeeding! But breastfeeding accessories can be pricey, so for February’s Carnival of Breastfeeding, I want to know your tips for saving money while breastfeeding.
Submit your money-saving tips! Email me your submission by February 9, 2009, for consideration for the carnival on February 16, 2009. As a reminder, here are the guidelines that will increase the chances a post will be selected for inclusion in the carnival:
– A well-written, grammatically correct post
– Thoughtful commentary directly on point for the carnival subject
– Overall quality of the rest …read more

Last week I listed five tips for nursing in public. One of those suggestions was to come up with a combination of clothing that makes you feel most comfortable breastfeeding in public.
5 Alternatives to Regular Nursing Clothing
While it’s great if you can afford nursing clothing (see Where to Find Nursing Clothes) and can find styles that you like, there are other options.
1. Layer a button-down blouse over a tank top. When you lift up (or pull down) the tank top to nurse, the sides of the open blouse will offer coverage.
2. Layer a regular shirt over a loose-necked tank …read more