Problem: Article: If you purchase a breastfeeding pillow before your baby arrives you can use it to provide relief from pains and discomforts during pregnancy. Tucking the breastfeeding pillow between bent knees during sleep offers lower back support. You can also tuck the pillow behind your back to help you stay on your side while sleeping. If you have pregnancy related heartburn, you can use an extra pillow to raise your head while sleeping. Tummy time is a routine in which a baby is placed on his tummy for a little bit each day. The purpose of tummy time is to strengthen a baby's neck muscles and teach him how to push, roll over, crawl, and stand. Breastfeeding pillows can be used to enhance tummy time. Most baby's sleep on their backs, in accordance to standards laid out by the American Academy of Pediatricians in 1992. This is to prevent sudden infant death syndrome. As babies spend so much time on their backs rather than their stomachs, tummy time can be stressful. Babies might resist being forced on their stomach. A breastfeeding pillow can help ease your baby into tummy time. Propping a baby up on a pillow can give him a new perspective and allow him to see more of a room. This can distract him from the discomfort of being on his belly, and prevent crying and distress during tummy time. Make sure you don't prop your baby up using a breastfeeding pillow before 3 or 4 months, as his neck muscles might not be strong enough for this to be safe until then. Breastfeeding pillows can be a great tool, but they do not work for every mother. Sometimes, a breastfeeding pillow can result in your baby having difficulty latching. Some babies do not take to breastfeeding and prefer to be held, resulting in them becoming fussy or difficult to nurse when using the pillow. Nursing pillows are bulky and can be difficult to take from place to place. Some others also report having to lean over the pillows and experiencing back aches because of this. Remember, a nursing pillow is designed to provide you added comfort. Some women find the pillow to be helpful to them and their babies, but if a breastfeeding pillow causes you discomfort it's not a necessity. Old fashioned breastfeeding is fine if you don't feel comfortable with a breastfeeding pillow.
Summary: Use a breastfeeding pillow during pregnancy. Add a breastfeeding pillow to tummy time. Understand the pillow is not for everyone.

Problem: Article: There are many different types of eyeliner that come in a pencil form, each of which has a different consistency and texture, application, and effect. Powder-based pencils, sometimes called kohl, offer less intense color. They're also a good option if you want to smudge the eyeliner for a "smoky eye" effect. You can make the color appear more dramatic by wetting the tip before you apply the eyeliner. Gel- or cream-based pencils offer simple and excellent application. These pencils apply a rich and intense color. They're a good choice if you want to apply a winged, or cat eye, look. You can also purchase gel or cream eyeliners that come in a pot and can be applied with a tapered brush applicator. Liquid eyeliner pencils offer the most dramatic and intense application. Many liquid liners come in pen form (though it more closely resembles a felt marker), making application fairly simple. However, mistakes are very visible and difficult to correct because of the deep color, so you must have a steady hand during application. Tips range from very thin to thick depending on how intense you want the look or if you want to apply a cat-eye or winged look. Most companies offer different eyeliner formulas for different needs including sensitive eyes and organic, animal-friendly products. Some even offer formulas that include serums to elongate your lashes. If your eyes are sensitive because you wear contact lenses, or if you suffer from allergic reactions to certain formulas, certain companies (like Almay) make non-allergenic (also called hypoallergenic) makeup, including eyeliner. If you prefer an eyeliner that is ethically produced, made of organic materials, and is not tested on animals, for example, companies including, Aveda, NARS, Arbonne, The Body Shop, and Josie Maran Cosmetics offer these products. Pencil eyeliners come in a broad range of colors from electric blue and emerald green to traditional colors like black and brown. A good rule of thumb is to apply shades such as black, dark brown, deep plum, or grey if you want a more natural look. You can intensify or soften these colors as you like to achieve your desired look. Unusual colors such as electric blue, orange, or emerald green will really stand out against your eyes and eyelids, so it's a good idea to use them for special, non-professional occasions. If you want to tone down these colors for an everyday look, pair them with a darker, neutral-colored liner. Different eyeliner colors highlight each eye color differently. For example, plum eyeliner makes green eyes "pop," while grey eyeliner looks great on blue eyes. Purple-toned liners can enhance brown eyes, and black is a good choice for any eye color. Once you've decided on the color, format, and formula, you are ready to purchase the pencil or pencils either at a store or online. Eyeliners vary greatly in price. They can cost as little as 99 cents and as much as 50 dollars or more. You can buy eyeliners at retailers including drugstores such as CVS, stores like Target or Walmart, or department stores such as Macy's or Saks Fifth Avenue. Sephora, a large French makeup retailer with stores across the world, is another excellent place to purchase eyeliner. Most vendors, including CVS, Target, Macy's, and Sephora, also have websites where you can purchase your eyeliner. If you want to try out different colors or types of eyeliner, visit the makeup counter at your favorite retailer and ask about samples. They may provide you with samples to take home, or they may apply the eyeliner to your eyes so you can see how it looks.
Summary:
Consider what type of pencil eyeliner to use. Consider the eyeliner formula. Choose an eyeliner color. Buy your eyeliner.