La Leche League of South Bend

Believe it or not, February begins next week, so our monthly playgroup is coming up! Please join us on Tuesday at the Main Library in downtown South Bend--our usual room is unavailable this week, so we'll be meeting on the 3rd floor in the Children's Section. The lovely and friendly Dawn (mama to Eliana) will be our host so that you'll know you're in the right spot! Those of you with tiny babes or babes still in utero, please know that this playgroup is for you too! Support from other mothers is what we're all about:) Tuesday, February 2 between 10 and noon 304 South Main Street  South Bend, Indiana 46601  http://sjcpl.org/locations

At our next morning meeting we will be discussing that precious commodity for all parents--Sleep. There are as many sleep philosophies and set-ups as there are babies. Come share ideas of what has worked for your family, struggles you face, and an open heart for commiseration.  We have several books in the LLL library you may want to check out, including the new LLL book written by the women who brought you "The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding": "Sweet Sleep:Nighttime and Naptime Strategies for Breastfeeding Families". We're really excited about this book--it is so helpful and truthful in a way that no other sleep book has been brave enough to be before. We have other favorites as well: Dr. Sears's "Nighttime Parenting: How to Get Your Baby and Child to Sleep" and Dr. McKenna's "Sleeping with Your Baby: A Parent's Guide to Cosleeping, Whether you do it occasionally or every night, do it safely." We're looking forwa...

We are back at River Park Branch Library on Tuesday, January 12 at 7 p.m. to discuss fussy babies.  Have you found any tips to soothe a baby? How has breastfeeding helped in your mothering experience?  How do you deal with a "high needs" baby?  Come share your ideas, thoughts and questions with baby in tow.

Did you make a New Year's Resolution to spend more time with supportive Mamas? Then you're in luck--the La Leche League playgroup is this week! Dawn and little Elli will be ready to greet you on Tuesday at the Main Library in downtown South Bend--we have reserved the Humphrey's room in the basement where there is plenty of room for crawlers to crawl, big kids to play, and mamas and babies to cuddle, nurse, and chat. Feel free to bring toys to share or pop upstairs to borrow books and toys for the morning! And those of you with tiny babes or babes still in utero, please know that this playgroup is for you too! Support from other mothers is what we're all about:) Tuesday, January 5 between 10 and noon 304 South Main Street South Bend, Indiana 46601 http://www.sjcpl.org/main/ Humphreys Multimedia Room:  http://www.sjcpl.org/meetingrooms/ --  La Leche League of South Bend http://lllofsouthbend.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/lllofsouthbend A donation will be made t...