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Where to Buy Face Masks in Baton Rouge and Beyond

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Louisiana’s stay-at-home order has been extended until May 15 and Gov. John Bel Edwards is encouraging residents to use the next two weeks to adapt to the new normal and obtain masks as soon as possible. It has been recommended that everyone 2 years of age and up wear a mask anytime that they are around others that are not in their immediate household. If you’ve had a hard time finding a face mask, no worries! There are many options for purchasing face masks in Baton Rouge and online.

Should I be wearing a face mask outside?

It is strongly encouraged that non-healthcare workers wear fabric face coverings when they go out in public. These coverings may include cloth masks or scarves. The virus travels in small respiratory liquid droplets that we exhale when we are talking, sneezing, and coughing. Many people who have the virus and are asymptomatic can spread COVID-19 unconsciously.

Where to Buy Face Masks in Baton Rouge and Beyond

If you’re not in the mood for crafts, there are many in Baton Rouge and beyond making and selling masks. We asked the Baton Rouge Family Fun community where they were buying masks and we have compiled a comprehensive list from those recommendations. A new study has shown that some of the most effective materials for face masks ― when factoring in filtration and breathability ― are cotton, denim, and canvas. The study also shows that multiple layers of material are more effective at blocking coronavirus particles than just one single layer.

Contact @alfrieda_judson on Instagram to purchase in children and adult sizes in Zachary, La.

Face Masks in Baton Rouge

Beegee_law’s adorable kiddos sporting masks made by their Mema. Contact @alfrieda_judson on Instagram to purchase in children and adult sizes in Zachary, La.

Merci Beaucoup
New face masks have arrived. Now online https://www.mercib.net/! At checkout type in Baton Rouge for curbside pick up.
7539 Corporate Blvd
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809
(225) 344-0280

Vinh Phat Market | Baton Rouge
Reusable, washable, and come with a built-in filter pocket. Available in adult ($7) and children ($5) 
12351 Florida Blvd (10.54 mi)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70815
(225) 273-1175

Where to Buy Face Masks in Baton RougeZi Howard | Baton Rouge
Kids: $5
Adults: $7
Shipping: $8 (If not in Baton Rouge)

Where to Buy Face Masks in Baton Rouge

 

Sanctuary Home & Gifts | Baton Rouge
Call 11-2 Monday-Saturday for curbside pickup. Shipping is easy! (225) 757-0927
7480 Highland Rd
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808

Where to Buy Face Masks in Baton Rouge

Young Fashions Uniforms | Baton Rouge

My Holistic Journey to Wellness | Baton Rouge

Stitch | Baton Rouge 

AIM Print & Ship | Baton Rouge

Belle Cher

Mae Lah Maternity Boutique or First Glimpse 3D/4D/HD Ultrasound Group & Baby Boutique Group are selling masks $4-5/each at

Tiger Wear & Dancer’s Lair | Gonzales
To place an order visit www.eurotard.com – Don’t forget to enter discount code for 10% Off (code is 82433-TWDLMASK) – Please email TWDLOrders@eatel.net or Text at 225-363-8389 for additional information or bulk orders!

Monogramming Unlimited | Gonzales
Please call 225-644-0464 to place your prepaid order. Orders filled daily. Available in both Adult and Youth. Double layer of 100% Cotton with lining. Washer and dryer safe. Please call 644-0464 or email team@monogrammingunlimited.com with any questions.

D & D Creations, Inc. | Kenner
Order here: www.dndcreations.net/store/c7/Masks
Masks with elastic are $4. Masks with cloth ties are $6. Female and male versions of the “shapes mask” are available.Where to Buy Face Masks in Baton Rouge

NOLA MASKS | New Orleans
Handmade masks with NOLA spirit!
https://www.nolamasks.com/

Dead Oak Crafts | Houma 

Loveyourmelon.com

Etsy 

How to Make a No-Sew Face Mask

Making a no-sew face mask is easier than you might think, and is a great alternative if you can’t sew or don’t have the proper materials. You can find a great tutorial here and see the video below for a simple t-shirt sleeve option. 


How to Properly Wear a Facemask for COVID-19 Protection

Putting on a cloth facemask is simple. Make sure you know these important points to get the mask on right so it will protect you and taking it off so you don’t contaminate your hands. Watch as Patty George, MD, demonstrates the correct way to put on and take off a cloth mask. 

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‘Front Porch Project’ – Making Memories & Supporting Local Businesses

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Before the COVID-19 pandemic suddenly turned life as we know it upside down, I was just starting my “busy season” for spring portraits. In the first two weeks of March, I photographed over 600 elementary school students, preschoolers, toddlers, and babies. My calendar was jammed packed with senior sessions, more school photographs, special events, a birthday celebration in New Orleans, a mini-vacation to Austin, and my children’s field trips. I can remember looking at my calendar thinking “WOW! How did this many things find their way on my calendar?” 

Then, just like that, everything came to a screeching halt. 

All my plans for a busy, full, productive spring were canceled and I found myself safe at home every day, all day, with my two kids and my husband. 

We make the most of our time together. We’ve enjoyed having picnic lunches outside, going on walks around the subdivision, taking coffee breaks, and my youngest has even learned to ride his bike without training wheels! It wasn’t what I  planned, but we enjoy the sudden slow pace and have tried focusing on the good parts of our lives and not the bad. 

Don’t get me wrong I have my freak out moments. I’ve battled anxiety and feared my business will never recover. I worry that I am ruining my children because I am suddenly now a homeschool mom, and I am not very good at it.

Despite all the fear, this is a special time, and I decided that every day I was going to take out the camera…. the good camera not the one on my phone…and no matter what is going on, I will snap three pictures each day of my family.

Front Porch Project

My little three pictures a day personal project is an unexpected joy for me. I’ve tried new things with my camera and rediscovered my love for using natural light. I’ve enjoyed the creative process and knowing my children will have photographs to look back and reminisce on the good that happened in the midst of a global pandemic.

I share the three photographs on my personal Facebook page daily. One day my friend Kelly commented, “Can you come shoot my kids’ pictures…. from the safe distance of 6,12 or 20 feet away!”  

I started off photographing my own kids but Kelly’s comments got me thinking…another friend had sent me a viral post from Tausha Ann Photography in Tennessee. This photographer had simply walked through her neighborhood and gotten some pretty amazing photographs of her neighbors just sitting on their front porches. 

Going to sleep that night it hit me…why can’t I do what that photographer did? 

I have these photographs that I LOVE of my kids! I can give Kelly a way to remember this time too. I can just drive by, hop out the car and take a few shots of her kiddos. While I am at it, I don’t need to do this just for Kelly, I can see if any other families want some photographs too! Front Porch Project

Drive By Shooting

And well, me being me I decided right then and there that I WAS going to do it and that the perfect name for it would be “Drive-By Shooting.” 

My husband made a cute little “Drive-by Shooting” graphic for me and I couldn’t wait to post it to Instagram and Facebook and invite the community to sign up. Before I posted the invitation on social media a long time client of mine texted me and told me about the Front Porch Project in Baton Rouge. The project is doing free front porch sessions and in exchange, requests participants to purchase a gift card from a local small business. 

Front Porch Project

Front Porch Project

The idea of asking the participants to support a small business just fueled an even greater desire within me to get my own project started.

My “Drive By Shooting” project was definitely a team effort of these different friends and clients sharing their ideas and desires with me. I wish I could say it was a creative genius call on my part, but as most things in my life, it wasn’t. It was a team effort and I was finally ready to invite the community to participate. 

I posted the invitation to sign up on social media expecting a handful of faithful clients to sign up. I was completely OVERWHELMED with the response!! There were so many signing up that I  had to stop booking dates within a few hours of posting my invitation. 

Complete strangers signed up! If you have never pulled up to someone’s house who you have never met and they are pointing nerf guns at you and holding a sign saying “stay 6 feet away or we will shoot,” I would strongly recommend it! It has been so much FUN!!! I am pretty sure I have spent most of my time laughing. 

Once, I pulled up to someone’s home and started laughing so hard I didn’t think I could stand up much less properly operate my camera. 

Front Porch Project

Everyone who I’ve photographed has been excited and also very thankful. I’ve lost count of how many have told me “thank you for giving us something fun to do today.” Some families have gone to outrageous lengths to capture a funny moment, and some have put on their Sunday best and posed for a great, classic family portrait.

This project is supporting local businesses, but the heart of it is giving families in our area memories to look back on. I feel very blessed to have met so many people and have given them a reason to smile. I’ve even had people tell me how much they enjoy just scrolling through the photographs online and are looking forward to seeing more. 

Front Porch Project

The arts have a way of soothing us in times of trouble. This is a very scary time we are living in, but bringing a little light when things seem so dark has been deeply rewarding for me. 

My Sister and I Photography, LLCKatie has been involved in the photography industry for almost 20 years, beginning as a teenager working as an assistant at a local studio. She holds a B.A. in business management from Southeastern. She started My Sister and I Photography, LLC. nine years ago and has grown her studio to specialize in family, highschool senior and school/daycare photography. She is bubbly, energetic and LOVES to laugh. She is married to her high school sweetheart and together they have two children and reside in Walker. Her husband is an assistant pastor at a church in Central and is also a talented graphic designer. Together they have a weekly podcast called “Just Be Creative” that explores what life and work looks like in the creative field. Katie loves traveling, checking out live music, spending quality time with her family and friends, thinking she can dance, and ordering food in restaurants. Find me online via Facebook and Instagram!

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Introducing Baton Rouge Virtual Playdates – Join us for some virtual fun!

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As you already know, events are being canceled, businesses are temporarily closing and kids are out of school for the next month. We know that school closings will cause lot of disruption and worry for some families. Baton Rouge Moms (soon to be Baton Rouge Family Fun) hopes to make the transition a little easier and a little more fun! Beginning this week, we will be partnering with local businesses and organizations to help you over the upcoming weeks – in the form of Baton Rouge Virtual Playdates!!

Baton Rouge Moms Virtual Playdates

Many thanks to our community partners for making this project possible.

Do you have a business or organization that would like to get involved? Email Tiany at Tiany@batonrougemoms.com to let us know you are interested.

 

Baton Rouge Moms Virtual Playdates

We’re lining up some of your favorite small businesses, organizations and groups to lead us through daily 15-30 minute activities via video.

The Virtual Playdate videos will be available each day on our Facebook and Instagram pages. We hope that this will be a great way to keep our families engaged in the community even while practicing social distancing.

Look Forward to:

  • Follow-Along Dance Lessons
  • Special Character Appearances
  • Study Tips for doing Schoolwork at Home
  • Fun Science Experiments (Video demos you can follow along to)
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Fun Treats Kids Can Make at Home
  • Easy Art & Craft Ideas (How to videos with these too)
  • Family Challenges
  • Ideas for Helping Families in need
    and more!

How to Follow Along 

>> Virtual Playdate videos will be posted to our Facebook and Instagram pages starting this week! 

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PetSuites Baton Rouge – Stay and Play, Boarding and more!

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We recently had the opportunity to visit the new PetSuites Baton Rouge facility at 8200 Perkins Road near Southside Produce. We were pleasantly surprised by the facility, the qualified and knowledgable Pet CPR certified team and the many services they provide. It’s guaranteed to be your pet’s new favorite place! Pet Suites has a gorgeous facility focusing on safety, comfort, and fun for your fur babies!  It’s truly a one of a kind experience that features bone-shaped in-ground pools, indoor play yards and unique services including all-day play and puppy preschool! 

PetSuites Baton Rouge

There’s no doubt that PetSuites Baton Rouge will provide the most fun a dog can have. They will also provide a tailored, safe environment for your four-legged bestie. The attention to detail on every level is impressive. The facility is sparkling clean with climate-controlled indoor playrooms, they keep clean bedding and high-quality (easy on the tummy) food available for their guest.

Stay and Play, Boarding and Grooming

Above all, they really get to know the dogs and cats and cater to each pet’s unique personality. Playgroups are arranged by pet size and personality after rigorous safety evaluations. They also monitor every feeding and playtime to make sure guests are eating well and getting plenty of exercise. 

PetSuites Baton Rouge

As the “Leader of the Pack” in the pet boarding industry, PetSuites currently operates 27 locations in 12 states. For nearly 20 years, PetSuites has been providing a convenient one-stop location for daycare, overnight stay, and grooming services, therefore, Pet Parents can have peace of mind knowing that PetSuites’ top priority is caring for their pet’s needs with genuine love and exceptional care – keeping them happy, healthy, and safe. 

PetSuites Baton Rouge

One of our Baton Rouge Moms Ambassadors, Courtney Cotharn-Lambert, had the opportunity to check out PetSuites and get her dog groomed, here’s a short review from a Baton Rouge Pet Mama:

“I had the pleasure of getting to tour the PetSuites facility off of Perkins. They have suites for dogs and cats to stay; indoor and outdoor play spaces, yard time, play time, and cuddle time. They also provide puppy training and grooming. My sweet Yorkie and Carin terrier mix needed a bath and a cut badly. They got her shot records and then escorted her back. A little less than two hours later I get a call that she’s finished and ready to be picked up. I pick her back up with little wait time in the lobby and let me tell you that eleven year old girl looked some kind of cute! She was dressed in a purple bow and bandanna. This place is cute, well staffed, and I’m looking forward to using them again in the future. Go take some time and check them out!”

PetSuites Baton Rouge

PetSuites Baton Rouge New Customer Specials: 

  • New customers will receive $35 off their first services (boarding, grooming, etc.) – not valid on retail items. All they have to do is type the code “SOCIAL35” in the additional information section if they fill out the registration form online.

  • New customers can also book now and get their first day of daycare FREE! https://batonrouge.petsuitesofamerica.com/reservation

Unique Services:

All Day Play – for the most energetic and social guests! Over 8 hours of play during the day, large outdoor play yards include exercise equipment and puppy pools in warm weather, the indoor playground provides lots of room to play and relax when needed.

The new PetSuites Baton Rouge care facility features fun and expansive play areas, comfy cat condos, appealing daycare options, overnight boarding, grooming and more. Amenities include early check-in/late check-out and an extensive retail area for all your pet’s needs. Stop by the Baton Rouge location for a free tour and experience the PetSuites difference for yourself! To learn more, visit Pet Suites on Facebook, Instagram and on their website. 

Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated BRM via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor. 

Mother Son Dance benefiting OLOL Children’s Hospital – Giveaway

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Calling all BOY MOMS, grab your dancing shoes and get ready to enjoy a memorable evening for mothers and sons! Baton Rouge Moms is honored to be a media sponsor for the annual Mother-Son Dance hosted by Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital. Activities will include face painting, balloon artists, dancing contests, fun games, costumed characters, music and much more! Proceeds from the Mother-Son Dance will benefit Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital.

Mother Son Dance

 

*NEW THIS YEAR*

Superpower Hour
3 – 4 pm

Use your SUPERPOWERS for fewer lines and more fun with early access to the 2020 dance! Limited tickets are available for our first-ever SUPERPOWER HOUR and they will sell quickly, secure your spot today! *Please note, all Superpower Hour attendees must also purchase tickets for the dance. Superhero Sponsors will receive 10 complimentary tickets to Superpower Hour.

Mother Son Dance

Activities throughout the evening are appropriate for ages up to 13 years old.

When: Sunday, January 12, 2020, 4 – 6 pm

Where: Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge, LA

Tickets: Learn more and purchase tickets at http://www.ololchildrens.org/mothersondance

Proceeds from the Mother-Son Dance will benefit the freestanding Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital.

What is the Mother-Son Dance?
The Mother-Son Dance is an opportunity for moms and their sons to spend a fun-filled, memorable evening together.

Is there an age limit for the dance?
Activities throughout the evening are appropriate for ages up to 13 years old.

What is the attire for the dance?
Dressy casual is recommended.

Will food and drinks be provided?
Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided. A cash bar will also be available.

What is the individual ticket price?
Tickets are $50 per attendee. (So, $50 for Mom and $50 for each son.)

What is the Superpower Hour ticket price?
Superpower Hour tickets are an additional $25 per attendee. All Superpower Hour attendees must also possess tickets to the Mother Son Dance. (So, $75 for Mom and $75 for each son to attend the Mother Son Dance with early access to Superpower Hour.)

The new hospital, designed specifically for children, has six floors, 350,000 square feet,  It includes inpatient beds, a pediatric emergency room, surgical unit, a dedicated hematology/oncology unit that will serve both inpatients and outpatients, playrooms on every floor and more. The hospital also includes a four-story, 95,000 square foot medical office building primarily for pediatric medical specialists. Whether through community outreach programs, health education, physician training, advanced research, or a state-of-the-art hospital completely dedicated to the care and healing of children, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital stands ready to change our children’s future and we are so very thankful for them.

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Mother Son Dance Ticket Giveaway

Baton Rouge Moms is hosting a giveaway for two tickets to the dance!! Simply enter via our Rafflecopter Giveaway widget below with more entry options on our Facebook and Instagram pages!

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Operation Imagination: NEW Indoor Play Area in Baton Rouge

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Something NEW and EXCITING has opened up for families in Baton Rouge! If you’ve been wishing for another indoor play option for your littles, you’ll want to visit Operation Imagination, an intimate 2,000 square foot imaginative indoor play area where children can explore, learn and have fun through pretend-play! We’ve partnered with Operation Imagination to host a giveaway, be sure to enter below!! 

Operation Imagination

Operation Imagination is a unique and imaginative play experience designed for young children. The play stations have been well planned with great attention to detail to stimulate children’s minds through exploration and pretend play. Unlike other local facilities, Operation Imagination doesn’t just focus on active play but use pretend-play to engage the mind. The elements/activities are structured for preschool-age children to learn gross motor skills and build confidence as they interact in this “town within a town” with settings such as a grocery store, a theater, a camping area, home, education station, a mail stop, construction area, streets, an airplane to fly and more!

Operation Imagination

 

Pretend play is the acting out of stories that involve multiple perspectives and the playful manipulation of ideas and emotions; an important part of thinking and brain development. Our focus is for those 6 months to 7 years old looking for a play space to put their imagination to the test. 

Operation Imagination

There are endless options for pretend play inside of the magical walls of Operation Imagination. If you’re searching for a new birthday venue for your little one, you can book parties too! You can also reserve a time for larger groups of field trips. Have questions about Operation Imagination, no worries, they have answers on their FAQ page here!

Events

Operation Imagination also holds events and craft times – the next event is coming up in December. Wear your Christmas PJs and join Operation Imagination for milk & cookies, letters to Santa, elf hats and Playtime and a special Elf guest all the way from the North Pole! Register here!! 

Operation Imagination

 

WHERE:
4606 Jones Creek Rd, 100
Baton Rouge, LA 70817, US

HOURS: 
Monday Closed
Tuesday 9:30am – 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am – 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am – 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am – 4:30pm
Saturday 9:00am – 1:00pm
Sunday Closed

PRICE: 
Children under 1 (utilizing the play space) – $4
Children over 1 – $7
Adults – Free

GIVEAWAY

We stopped by Operation Imagination and we were blown away by this locally mom-owned play area, it was evident that it was created with much thought and love. Don’t miss out on this gem, your little ones will LOVE it! We’ve partnered with Operation Imagination for a fabulous GIVEAWAY too! Operation Imagination wanted to bless one mama with a 10 Visit Punch Card – valued at $70! 

 

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Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated BRM via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor. 

Mistletoe Market Shopping Extravaganza

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Mistletoe Market Baton Rouge Eighteen years ago, two women entrepreneurs were on a mission to develop a market where local vendors could create a memorable shopping experience and it has grown to be more than they could have ever imagined! What started with 10 vendors, has now grown to over 120 vendors, and from just a handful of shoppers to now an expected 6,000 shoppers at Mistletoe Market! 

 

Shoppers will have access to a multitude of vendors from boutiques, to chefs, to hand crafted work. Mistletoe Market always strives to provide the best shopping experience by creating a child-friendly environment with wide aisles for ease of shopping. Make sure to stop by the Kids Zone at Mistletoe Market to meet everyone’s favorite Snow Queen and her friends! They will be available at different times for meet and greets and pictures free of cost! 

Mistletoe Market

Mistletoe Market Shopping Extravaganza VIP

Baton Rouge Moms is excited to partner with Mistletoe Market for the third year as a premier media sponsor! We will host a Mistletoe Red Carpet for some photo fun at this year’s Mistletoe in the Morning VIP Shopping Experience – Saturday Nov. 11th!! 

 

Purchase a VIP Shopping Pass for just $20 and receive discounts, FREE premiere parking, sweets & treats and fun in a relaxed, comfortable shopping atmosphere.

What is included with the VIP Shopping Pass?
  1. VIP Shopping from 8am to 10am
  2. Premiere Parking {FREE & close}
  3. Princess Greeting
  4. Royal Shopping with complimentary orange juice in champagne glasses and sweets and treats at the Baton Rouge Moms table
  5. Exclusive discounts! (Receive 20% off select popular retailers from 8am to 10am)
  6. Photo fun on our Mistletoe Red Carpet hosted by Baton Rouge Moms
  7. Get your shopping done early, before the crowds, in a fun comfortable atmosphere!

  Learn more and purchase tickets —> http://bit.ly/MistletoeVIP

Cookies with Santa at Mistletoe Market – SOLD OUT

Mistletoe Market at Lamar Dixon (9039 S. St. Landry Ave, Gonzales, La 70737)

This year Mistletoe Market is excited to offer something new for your little ones. Cookies with Santa! This fun experience will include:

Decorating cookies w/individual decorating kits. Write letters to Santa and receive a personalized reply. Child will deliver the letter directly to Santa -photo with Santa -storytime & sing along with Santa & Mrs. Claus -and other fun activities Come and let us show your children a Santa experience like no other. ***How it works…. Purchase one ticket per child. Parents get in free to take pictures, assist their child and observe the fun. Parents please note that table seating is reserved for the children unless you want to purchase an extra ticket for yourself.

Why Mistletoe Market?

Mistletoe Market is a firm believer in giving back to the community. Each year, Mistletoe Market chooses a local charity, involved with children who have terminal illnesses, and donates a portion of admission prices. Last year, Mistletoe Market was able to raise over $5,000! 

This year’s chosen charity is Cheering for Breanna Foundation, a local organization that makes dreams come true for children with a terminal illness, from electronics to family trips. 

Don’t delay, get your VIP shopping pass today and we’ll see you at the Mistletoe Market!

Causey Med Aesthetic Baton Rouge Giveaway – ($250 Value)

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Is the stress of Back to School season showing in all the wrong places? If you feel like you’re wearing all of the excess stress on your face, this giveaway may be for you! We’re here with a solution for one lucky mom! Baton Rouge Moms has partnered with Causey Med Aesthetic to host a giveaway for one area of Free BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment (valued at $250) (Forehead, Glabella, Crow’s Feet) to one lucky winner! (SEE BELOW!)

Causey Med Aesthetic

Causey Med Aesthetic in Baton Rouge proudly brings the most cutting edge medical spa and aesthetic services to their clients. Drs. Danielle and Drew Causey provide the best experience in Baton Rouge while promising a relaxing, high-end atmosphere and the best services to suit your needs. Causey Med Aesthetic in Baton Rouge offers a range of services, including medical-grade cosmetics and aesthetic services. They also provide medically enhanced weight loss programs and state of the art lifestyle enhancement services.

Causey Med Aesthetic

Causey Med Aesthetic is giving one lucky reader one area of Free BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment! (valued at $250 – Forehead, Glabella, Crow’s Feet) 

Botox is the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment, with more than 6 million Botox treatments administered each year. Botox injectable treatments can reduce fine lines and wrinkles without invasive surgical procedures, which could help patients attain youthful-looking skin.

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For more information about Causey Med Aesthetic, or for a full menu of available services, please visit Causey Med Aesthetic online today!

Causey Med Aesthetic
18135 E. Petroleum Dr. Suite F
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810

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Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated BRM via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor. 

World Breastfeeding Week: Encouragement, Struggles & Support

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Maybe you’re wondering why your social feeds are suddenly filled with so much lactation love. World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is here!  WBW is an annual event by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action. They partner with individuals and groups across the globe to promote breastfeeding year-round. August 1 – 7 every year is a celebration of their work. 

This year’s World Breastfeeding Week focus: Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding. 

World Breastfeeding Week

We’ve all heard about the immense benefits of human milk. “Breast is best” is a very well known, even controversial, phrase.  Knowledge is one thing, but what happens at two AM when your four-day old baby is screaming and won’t latch? 

All of the lactation knowledge in the world is meaningless until it can be applied when needed the most. To enable breastfeeding we have to first empower parents. Read on for some ways we can empower ourselves and those around us. 

Before Pregnancy

It starts even before pregnancy.  The current generation of breastfeeding families can set up the next.  Breastfeed your babies whenever and wherever in whatever way that is comfortable for you and baby.  Normalizing breastfeeding is just that simple and it can have a profound cultural effect. When children are raised seeing their brothers and sisters and cousins nursed, it becomes a normal thing. 

During pregnancy

During pregnancy is the time to gather information. Seek out your resources so you know who to call later on.  There are amazing books like The Breastfeeding Book by Dr. Sears and So That’s What They’re There For by Janet Tamaro. For the parent who enjoys a group setting La Leche League welcomes pregnant moms to their meetings and breastfeeding 101 classes are readily available through our local hospitals.  Personalized prenatal learning is available in a private consult with a lactation consultant. Introverts may enjoy an online breastfeeding class or a virtual visit with a lactation consultant. Whatever the path, knowing what to expect is a surefire way to be empowered.  

Immediately after birth

Immediately after birth, you want to give you and your baby time to get that first latch. “The golden hour” is being implemented in many birth settings to give mom and baby time to bond. Baby may not immediately latch on, and that’s perfectly normal.  Having baby skin to skin and tummy to tummy is stimulating all of those reflexes that will help baby to latch on for the first time. Hop onto YouTube to find examples of “laid back breastfeeding,” an excellent position for when you have just birthed a human being. If your hospital has a lactation program, ask for a visit! 

Early days of breastfeeding

When you’re home on your own, those early days of breastfeeding can be very emotional. This is often when nipples start to get sore, latch issues arise, and worry about enough milk is frequently on your mind.  Support is the best medicine in this situation, apply it liberally. Reach out to your friend who nursed her baby and talk it through. On Facebook, you can join Baton Rouge Breastfeeding Support for peer to peer guidance.  Professional support is available to you from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). You can schedule a home visit or use your computer or phone for a virtual visit. During the immediate post-partum time, it’s easy to minimize what you’re going through.  However, it’s hard to find a mom who regrets asking for breastfeeding help. Your feelings are valid and you deserve to be heard.

There are so many ways you can celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. You can be the person who empowers another parent!  Bring over a casserole, pop it in the oven, and take the older kids for a walk. Share your fabulous laundry folding skills or clean the kitchen for a breastfeeding family.  Gift a pregnant mom with a prenatal lactation consult. You hold the key to empowering families and enabling them to meet their goals.

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World Breastfeeding WeekAmanda is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and mom of four. She began Magnolia Lactation Consulting with a mission to help families meet their breastfeeding goals and overcome the challenges. 

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Summer Travel Safety Tips – Ask the Experts on Baton Rouge Moms

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“Ask the Experts” is a series on Baton Rouge Moms where local experts share their thoughts, opinions and answer questions relating to health, wellness, parenting and living in Baton Rouge. This week on Ask the Experts, Smith Shanklin Sosa, fellow Baton Rouge parents, are sharing a few Summer Travel Safety Tips.

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Summer and road trips go together like peas and carrots.  Traveling during these high traffic times can be dangerous and it is important to be extra cautious when sharing the road with large trucks and buses.  Even though truck drivers are well aware of the dangers their vehicles present to other passenger vehicles, I can guarantee that this mama is not going to trust my family’s safety to another driver.  As a personal injury attorney, I have seen beautiful vacations turn tragic on highways and interstates.  Follow my top 3 Summer Travel Safety Tips and put your family and yourself in a better position to avoid tragic accidents.

Summer Travel Safety Tips

Summer Travel Safety Tips

  1. Be Aware of the “No Go Zones”

Large trucks and buses have huge blind spots as shown in the below photo.  It is best to spend as little time as possible in these “No Go Zones”.  If you have a feeling that the driver of a large truck or bus does not see you, make some noise and honk that horn.  I know that horns can make you feel like your yelling at the other drivers on the road, but I personally have avoided my fair share of accidents by letting my horn rip. 

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  1. Safe Passing

Make sure you can see the driver in the vehicle mirror. If you do not see the driver, it is best to assume he/she cannot see you.  When passing a truck or bus, make sure the truck or bus is visible in your rearview mirror before you pull in front giving extra space.  If possible, it is a good idea to avoid passing trucks and buses when you are traveling downhill.  These big trucks and buses take longer to stop and you do not want to be on the receiving end of their failure to slow down.

Summer Travel Safety Tips

 

  1. Avoid Wide Turns

Buses and trucks make wide turns.  Be aware that these trucks usually have around a 55-foot turning radius.  A lot of times truck/bus drivers will swing wide to accommodate this turning radius and you want to avoid them swinging into your vehicle.

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Disclaimer: The purpose of this site is to share BRM’s experiences with food,  fitness, health, and life as well as opinions from some of our local experts. This content is for informational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for professional medical advice.  When it comes to your health or the health of your child, please be sure to contact your physician.