Maria is a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with many years of hands-on experience supporting new families through their feeding journeys. After training at an accredited university and working on hospital postpartum and NICU floors, she went on to run a private lactation practice. At Kiddopicks she reviews breastfeeding gear, bottles, breast pumps, and nursing essentials, testing each product against the real-world needs of pumping, latching, and feeding so parents know exactly what works at 3 a.m.
Credentials
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Latest from Maria Santos, IBCLC, RN
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Toddlers feeding guide
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Best teether for twins
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Best baby bathtub for tall parents
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How to dress baby for every season at night
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How to transition baby from crib to bed
Transition your baby from crib to bed when they are around 2.5-3.5 years old or actively climbing out, which poses a safety…
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