Welcome to the Kindred Bravely Blog

We're dedicated to creating a community of moms who support each other on the motherhood journey. As a team of moms, we hope our blog will be a source of education and encouragement - whether you're packing your hospital bag or glued to the couch during a cluster feeding session.

By moms. For moms.

On Being a Mom: <br>BraveMom Spotlight #2

On Being a Mom: BraveMom Spotlight #2

Guest post by Jessica Winstead McClure

Every parenting journey is unique, and we're so honored each time a mom shares her story with us. Since our mission is to bring comfort and community to moms, in our new blog series, we're asking...

On Being a Mom: BraveMom Spotlight #2

Guest post by Jessica Winstead McClure

Every parenting journey is unique, and we're so honored each time a mom shares her story with us. Since our mission is to bring comfort and community to moms, in our new blog series, we're asking BraveMoms to share their stories with you. We hope you'll be as...

Your Ultimate Guide to Car Seats

Your Ultimate Guide to Car Seats

Guest post by Jennn Fusion

Choosing a car seat for your child is a major decision, and we’ve got you covered! In this article, we’ll address all your car seat questions: What are the different types...

Your Ultimate Guide to Car Seats

Guest post by Jennn Fusion

Choosing a car seat for your child is a major decision, and we’ve got you covered! In this article, we’ll address all your car seat questions: What are the different types of car seats? How long are babies in infant car seats? How...

On Being a Mom: <br>BraveMom Spotlight #1

On Being a Mom: BraveMom Spotlight #1

Every pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding journey is unique, and we're so honored each time a mom shares her story with us. Since our mission is to bring comfort and community to moms, in our new...

On Being a Mom: BraveMom Spotlight #1

Every pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding journey is unique, and we're so honored each time a mom shares her story with us. Since our mission is to bring comfort and community to moms, in our new blog series, we're asking BraveMoms to share their stories with you. We...

The Best Maternity & Nursing Clothes: Kindred Bravely's Award Winners

The Best Maternity & Nursing Clothes: Kindred Bravely's Award Winners

As moms, we believe that every mom deserves the very best when it comes to nursing and maternity clothes. Kindred Bravely’s collection of pregnancy and breastfeeding gear includes award-winning products...

The Best Maternity & Nursing Clothes: Kindred Bravely's Award Winners

As moms, we believe that every mom deserves the very best when it comes to nursing and maternity clothes. Kindred Bravely’s collection of pregnancy and breastfeeding gear includes award-winning products that are sure to help with any mama’s maternity or...

Kindred Bravely’s Fifth Birthday Celebration

Kindred Bravely’s Fifth Birthday Celebration

Our fifth birthday is Sunday, June 7, and we want each and every one of you to know how thankful we are to have you as part of our Kindred Bravely...

Kindred Bravely’s Fifth Birthday Celebration

Our fifth birthday is Sunday, June 7, and we want each and every one of you to know how thankful we are to have you as part of our Kindred Bravely family. Since no birthday party is complete without games and...

Confessions of a <br> Work-from-Home Parent

Confessions of a Work-from-Home Parent

Guest post by J.K. Coy

When I started working from home two years ago, I knew there was no way I could work with my kids at my feet, so they began full-time daycare. But whenever my...

Confessions of a Work-from-Home Parent

Guest post by J.K. Coy

When I started working from home two years ago, I knew there was no way I could work with my kids at my feet, so they began full-time daycare. But whenever my kids have an appointment, are sick, or school is closed...

Extended Breastfeeding: 10 Things to Know About Nursing Beyond a Year

Extended Breastfeeding: 10 Things to Know About Nursing Beyond a Year

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

Breastfeeding beyond a baby’s first birthday, often referred to as extended breastfeeding, offers significant health, nutrition, and social-emotional benefits for your child. Breastfeeding a toddler or young child can be...

Extended Breastfeeding: 10 Things to Know About Nursing Beyond a Year

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

Breastfeeding beyond a baby’s first birthday, often referred to as extended breastfeeding, offers significant health, nutrition, and social-emotional benefits for your child. Breastfeeding a toddler or young child can be flexible and fun -- and it can help both you...

How to Win at Dinnertime: <br>Tips for Weeknight Family Meals

How to Win at Dinnertime: Tips for Weeknight Family Meals

Guest post by Sarah Ortmayer

Last year, guest writer Sarah Ortmayer shared her tips for making weeknight family meals easier. These tips feel especially relevant now since many of us are cooking more than ever....

How to Win at Dinnertime: Tips for Weeknight Family Meals

Guest post by Sarah Ortmayer

Last year, guest writer Sarah Ortmayer shared her tips for making weeknight family meals easier. These tips feel especially relevant now since many of us are cooking more than ever. With stay-at-home orders, distance learning, and all the other stressors...

Why We Give

Why We Give

By Deeanne Akerson

When my husband and I started planning our family, I knew we’d teach our children about the importance of being generous, and when we decided to start Kindred Bravely, I...

Why We Give

By Deeanne Akerson

When my husband and I started planning our family, I knew we’d teach our children about the importance of being generous, and when we decided to start Kindred Bravely, I knew that generosity would be part of our company’s DNA....

10 Tips to Guide You Through the Fourth Trimester from a Mom of Three

10 Tips to Guide You Through the Fourth Trimester from a Mom of Three

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

Your baby has arrived! Welcome to the fourth trimester, the phrase commonly used for the three months after delivery. While this is a joyous time filled with oh-so-many baby snuggles, if this...

10 Tips to Guide You Through the Fourth Trimester from a Mom of Three

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

Your baby has arrived! Welcome to the fourth trimester, the phrase commonly used for the three months after delivery. While this is a joyous time filled with oh-so-many baby snuggles, if this is your first child, you may also be thinking, “Why...

Bra Care 101: How to Store and Clean Your Bras

Bra Care 101: How to Store and Clean Your Bras

Guest post by Hannah Danto-Dorafsha

Bras are one of those things that almost every woman owns but rarely talks about. To help you get the most out of your Kindred Bravely bras, we’re breaking the...

Bra Care 101: How to Store and Clean Your Bras

Guest post by Hannah Danto-Dorafsha

Bras are one of those things that almost every woman owns but rarely talks about. To help you get the most out of your Kindred Bravely bras, we’re breaking the silence and sharing best practices for bra care.

9 Tips for Managing Anxiety (and Other Emotions) in the Time of Coronavirus

9 Tips for Managing Anxiety (and Other Emotions) in the Time of Coronavirus

Guest post by Keira Merkovsky, LCSW

In the blink of an eye, we have found ourselves in unprecedented times, with no clear end date. Most aspects of life have drastically changed, and we have no clarity...

9 Tips for Managing Anxiety (and Other Emotions) in the Time of Coronavirus

Guest post by Keira Merkovsky, LCSW

In the blink of an eye, we have found ourselves in unprecedented times, with no clear end date. Most aspects of life have drastically changed, and we have no clarity about what the future holds. If you’re overwhelmed with emotions during...