La Leche League of South Bend

Hello Mamas! What do you love about  wearing  your  baby  or toddler? What type of carrier have you always wanted to try? Is there a tricky back or side carry you need demonstrated? At the next La Leche League meeting some of the more experienced babywearers in our group will be ready to demonstrate and assist with hands-on practice. Bring your carriers and try ours! We'll have ring slings, pouches, knit & woven wraps, soft structured carriers, and more. Of course we always have space for your breastfeeding questions, concerns, and successes. See you  Tuesday, September 26 @10:15am Harris Branch Library 51446 Elm Road Granger, IN 46530 An important rundown on safe  babywearing :  http://www.s choolofbabywearing.com/Images/ TICKS.pdf Here is an article about the drawbacks of over-using strollers and carseats: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/wom en/mother-tongue/10693168/Leav ing-infants-in-buggies-may-cau se-long-te...

Hello Wonderful Mamas! 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're also looking forward to hearing  your breastfeeding questions, concerns, and successes. 10am Tuesday, September 20 Sunnyside Presbyterian Church 115 S. Frances St. South Bend, IN 46617 Did you know that the foremost expert of mother-baby cosleeping is right here at Notre Dame? http://cosleeping.nd.edu/safe- co-sleeping-guidelines/ http://neuroanthropology.net/ 2008/12/21/cosleeping-and- biological-imperatives-why- human-babies-do-not-and- should-not-sleep-alone/ Information and resources from LLLI about the new book:  http://www.llli.org/ sweetsleepbook Here are some ideas for helping baby sleep: http://www.phdinparenting.co...

Join us Tuesday Evening at 7 pm, River Park Branch Library to share how your tips on Baby Wearing.  Bring your favorite baby carrier to demonstrate to others.  If you don't have one, no problem, we are happy to demonstrate for you. Expectant mothers and babies are all welcome.  Feel free to bring along any breastfeeding questions or concerns you may have.

It's always a welcome breather to surround ourselves with other families with young children and babies after a holiday, don't you think? Conveniently, this month's LLL Playgroup falls the day after Labor Day!  Parkovash is a quiet little park with room for parents to walk around with their wee ones snuggled, toddlers to run, climb, and swing, and nice shady spots for babies and parents to sit and visit. Come on out and join us--no baby is too young for its mama to benefit from a playgroup, (even the ones still in utero!)  Robin and Emerson will be on hand to welcome you. (In case of rain or cold, we will move to the Main Library Children's Services!) See you on Tuesday, September 5, between 10am-noon Parkovash Park 277 Parkovash Avenue South Bend, Indiana 46617 http://sbpark.org/parks/parkovash-park/