I have posted several times about my advocacy for breastfeeding, but moms I didn’t always feel that way.

At first, breastfeeding seemed like a choir, a choir that caused me to leak, squirt and chaff.  Sorry to have painted that vivid picture, but moms-to-be you need to know. Also getting my son to latch on was indeed a task in its itself. Ok, so maybe “love” is a strong word for the title of this post, but by reading on you will understand.

Take it from me, its a road that not every moms ventures, but if you do then this post is for you.

So here are my 10 reasons why I loved to breastfeed my son.

1. Instant Weight Loss: Forget the gym, I was able to loss 10 pounds in just a few short weeks of breastfeeding.

2. Talk About Multitasking:  With the help of my My Breastfriend, a cool nursing pillow, I was able to sip on water, chat on the phone and read a book.

3. Instant Bonding Moments: I loved gazing into my son’s eyes, playing with his toes and holding his hands while breastfeeding.  Sorry Dads!

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ShāToBu – The Workout You Wear™ – is the first-ever shaper that helps women shape, tone muscle and burn more calories during everyday activities.  Say what? an undergarment said to give women a sleeker silhouette, well this I had to try!

When the folks from ShāToBu reached out to me with a product claiming that it can help me burn calories while shaping my hips, thighs and tummy, I could not wait any longer. Especially since my body is no longer of a 21 year old and a mom to a 16 month old, what did I have to loss?

So is slimming down really as easy as wearing a girdle? Researchers from the University of Virginia seem to think so. “We tested this shapewear garment under controlled scientific conditions and showed that when women wore ShāToBu, the energy expenditure increased significantly during walking, which translates to more calories burned,” said Arthur Weltman in a press release for the company.

I was given the waist to knee shaper, $48 to try-on (which is your traditional bicycle short garment). After I broke into a sweat from the grunting and wiggling from trying on the garment (is this the beginning of the weight loss?) I checked myself out in the mirror and was surprised, damn, I looked sexy and skinny!  The shaper rested above my belly, with no feeling of discomfort or tightness around the leg or belly portion, as one would expect from a shapewear.

So after wearing the shaper all day and incorporating it in my daily activities (running errands, going to the gym, playing with my toddler) I soon forgot that I even had on a body shaper as it was very comfortable and fitted my body like a glove.  I also felt like I was wearing resistance, which made me feel like I was getting a overall body workout.  What did suck for me was the bathroom breaks.  Remember when I said that I broke out into a sweat from trying it on? well, I broke out in even more of a sweat after pulling them up after my bathroom breaks. No pain, no gain, right? right!

So after a long day of breaking into sweats, feeling a overall body workout, I did feel 10 pounds thinner with no indent around my middle or leg area after taking it off.

So all in all, this is must-have product!  Its innovative and one a kind.

ShāToBu ranges from $48-$58, thights from $34-$38 and is available at www.shatobu.com.

Pros:  bulge-free, does not roll down, makes you look and feel 10 pounds thinner

Cons:  Can be difficult putting on (worse than putting on pantyhose), you have to wear everyday in order to see accurate results.

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*Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was received for this review and all opinions are those of Mommy Posh ONLY.*

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I recently saw a commercial for a product called the Ride On Carry On, its said to help you while traveling with your kids.  Ok, being the cynic that I am, my first reaction was hysterical laughter, seriously if you need this product then maybe you shouldn’t be a parent….ok hold your remarks…you be the judge.

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But after much thinking it lead me to look for other innovative products that are said to help parents on the move. And believe you me there are more that you thought…

In honesty, traveling with your kids can get overwhelming so you deserve all the help you can get right?  right!  here are a few items that are sure to help you with your extra special cargo.

Ride On Carry On (Amazon, $47.75)

Roller Buggy (Pixstudio)

Trunki (Amazon, $39.00)

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A new doll that mimics breast-feeding is coming to the States.  Some argue that the doll makes little girls grow up too fast while others think it’s the best way for a little girls to connect with their mommies.

Called “Breast Milk Baby,” the doll sold in Europe through Berjuan Toys for $89 allows children to imitate the act of breast-feeding by using a special halter top that comes with the toy.

The commercial shows a little girl, probably around 7 or 8 years old, putting on the halter top, which is from a colorful material with two flowers positioned where nipples would be. When the doll’s mouth is brought close to a sensor embedded in the flower, the baby makes motions and sounds consistent with suckling.

As a breast-feeding mom, I am huge advocate for promoting rights for breast-feeeding moms and believe that this may grow the popularity of breast-feeding, but a breast-feeding doll geared for girls seems a little too much!

See also: Breatfeeding Saves Lives!

View the video below and tell us what you think.

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The CEO of Baby Phat, Kimora Lee Simmons, 35, is under a lot of scrutiny these days, not for being a mother, wife and entrepreneur, but for her new svelte figure.

Check out: Kimora Lee Simmons Family Tree

“Six months ago, I was a size 10…and now this other story is throwing sensational salt on me, saying that I’m anorexic!” says Simmons about her 25 pound weight loss.

“That story quotes me as saying ‘I don’t eat.’ Well, I had said, ‘I don’t eat bags of Doritos and cheeseburgers like I used to,’ but the writer ended the quote at, ‘I don’t eat.’ That’s irresponsible reporting. It really upset me because it’s not at all my message, and I want people to know that. I’m first and foremost a mother and a wife, and I’m raising three kids.” Simmons continues saying.

This month, Simmons is set to launch her sixth fragrance called, Luv Me, a fruity floral scent that is targeted to 16-to-24 year olds.  Simmons hopes to send a positive message to young women facing peer pressure or social injustice.

As for the 25 pound weight loss that sparked the eating disorder rumors, Simmons says a good old fashion change towards healthier eating and more exercise is what gradually did it for her. Simmons reveals it took two years worth of lifestyle changes after having son Kenzo Lee Hounsou to accomplish the feat.

Check: How to lose weight after giving birth

Luv Me by Kimora Lee Simmons ($28)

 

 

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