On Friday, June 24th, Afrykayn Moon stood waiting in line for the 11:50am 275 SMART Bus from Meijer in Taylor, Michigan (outside Detroit) north to Pontiac. While she waited for the hour long bus ride, Moon quietly nursed her two week old son in a football hold, supported by her Moby Wrap. With her, she had two car seats for the ride, a stroller, and her three year old daughter. As the SMART bus pulled up, the others waiting in line before her boarded. She approached the bus, and the driver, Darcell, looked at Moon with a puzzled look. "What IS that?!" she asked. "What is that you're holding that way?! I know that's not a baby..." she said to Moon, leaning over for a better look. "Ah... is that a titty?!" Darcell shrieked. "Yes," Moon replied. "That is my son. I am feeding my son." "You're going to have to cover that up!" Darcell ordered Moon, who continued to nurse as she helped her three year old onto the bus, ...
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Breatdeeding video from LLL of Canada
This video is from La Leche League of Canada but it's true no matter where you live:)
Summer Fun With Toddlers
In case you missed the last morning meeting, Tama shared some great resources with the group for activities to do with toddlers over the summer in South Bend. Fun With Toddlers
June's morning meeting
Next week's morning meeting will be about summer fun in Michiana! Local things to do with babies and toddlers, day trips, and tips for making them work your nurslings! Of course we will always have time for concerns you might have and insights you'd like to share, along with general chatting, support, and library perusal. See you then!
Summer Reading
Looking for some good reads for the kids this summer? Check out http://www.in.gov/isdh/17360.htm for a great list of kids books that show breastfeeding as the norm. Lot's of these books can be found at the local libraries:) Enjoy!