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Nursing Hacks I Wish I Knew as a First-Time Mom

Nursing Hacks I Wish I Knew as a First-Time Mom

I'll never forget the early days of struggling with oversupply as a newborn mom. I'd be sitting on the couch trying to nurse by baby and she would choke and gag, then unlatch and my breastmilk would spray everywhere.  She would be slippery, crying, hungry, and impossible to relatch. It was so tough, I would never even attempt to feed her in public because I'd have to constantly relatch her with milk all over the place. The few times I did attempt feeding her in public I felt vulnerable and exposed. I felt like a human milk fountain and I didn't want that out in the public domain.
August 01, 2024 — Candice Collison
Tags: Breastfeeding New Mom Tips
Lessons Learned & Intentions Set: A Mother's 2024 New Year Musings

Lessons Learned & Intentions Set: A Mother's 2024 New Year Musings

Last was a year of major family milestones, personal growth, and exciting developments for Of an Origin. 2024 will be the year to trust my instincts as a mother, to grow as a person, and to grow the mission of Mightly and Of an Origin - creating responsibly made, clean, non-toxic clothing for the modern family. Here’s what I’m celebrating from last year, and looking forward to in 2024!
January 02, 2024 — Candice Collison
Tags: Breastfeeding Mightly x Of an Origin New Mom Tips
Entertaining for the Holidays: Sustainably, Worry-Free and Stylish

Entertaining for the Holidays: Sustainably, Worry-Free and Stylish

When you're a mama, the holiday season is equal parts magical and chaotic. It's a time for joy, family, traditions and celebration. It's also the perfect opportunity to entertain your loved ones. But entertaining during the holidays can be stressful, and often overwhelming, especially when you're already overstimulated. The good news is that you can host a festive gathering that's sustainable, worry-minimal, all while feeling effortlessly stylish and comfortable. I'm sharing my little tips to make entertaining this holiday season a little more sustainable, worry-free (or -less), and comfortably stylish.
November 20, 2023 — Candice Collison
Tags: Breastfeeding Style Mightly x Of an Origin New Mom Tips
Tips for Pumping Mamas to Make Traveling Easy(-ier)

Tips for Pumping Mamas to Make Traveling Easy(-ier)

Traveling for nursing/pumping mamas made easy(ier)! I spent the last week in March traveling to Vegas for a conference followed by a girls weekend. Even with planning pumping-friendly outfits and amazing pumping gear it’s still stressful.

As a third-time pumping & breastfeeding mama, here are my top tips and favorite gear for traveling while pumping.

May 03, 2023 — Candice Collison
Tags: Breastfeeding New Mom Tips Pumping
Exploring Baby-Led Weaning

Exploring Baby-Led Weaning

When I had my first, I was working full-time at a demanding job in tech. My supply dropped after returning to work, and I was looking forward to exploring solids with my baby. I was intimidated by the idea of making purees myself, and hadn't heard about it until we were well into our journey with store-bought purees and rice cereal. 
July 27, 2022 — Candice Collison
Tags: New Mom Tips
Three Newborn Must-haves from a Third-time Mama

Three Newborn Must-haves from a Third-time Mama

Three newborn must-haves for sleep and everyday. As a mama of three, you'd think I would have all the answers, but with a new baby, there's a lot rediscover. These are a few of my favorites for Lilah at 2 months old.
March 29, 2022 — Candice Collison
Tags: New Mom Tips Newborn Sleep Tips
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A Mama's Intentions for 2022

Working mother's intentions for the year. Ten intentions for 2022 from startup founder, freelancer, and mama of two (almost three), to bring balance, joy, and stability to #momlife and the postpartum journey.
January 10, 2022 — Candice Collison
Tags: New Mom Tips Postpartum advice
New Mom Tips from Linda Szmulewitz: Newborn Sleep & New Mom Guru

New Mom Tips from Linda Szmulewitz: Newborn Sleep & New Mom Guru

When I became a mama, I had no idea how much I would change, and how little I would know. I was in awe of everything my sweet girl did, was obsessive over her naps, feedings, and felt guilty if I took a shower and came back to her awake from a nap and crying for me. 

Becoming a mama changes you in ways you couldn’t imagine. You will never have all the answers, no matter how many Google searches you make or how many mom forums you follow, but with a tribe of mamas going through the same experience, and experts like Linda, you can feel supported and more prepared!

September 11, 2021 — Candice Collison
Tags: New Mom Tips Newborn Sleep Tips Postpartum advice
Eco-friendly Hospital Bag Essentials

Packing the Perfect Sustainable Hospital Bag

The eco-friendly list of hospital bag essentials for mama and baby from mother of two, and Of an Origin CO-founder & CEO, Candice Collison.
November 15, 2020 — Candice Collison
Tags: New Mom Tips