La Leche League of South Bend

Are you thinking about starting solids? Wondering about how best to care for your own nutritional needs as a nursing mother? Dealing with a picky toddler or preschooler? Tuesday's meeting will be all about introducing first foods and encouraging nutritious eating as our children grow. Come with questions or experiences to share. We are thrilled to be able to show a short video on the subject that we made in collaboration with a video production class at Saint Mary's College--you'll see some familiar faces!! As always, we will have time for any breastfeeding questions, concerns, and successes you'd like to share. We're looking forward to seeing you at 10:00 am, Tuesday April 24th Bittersweet Branch Library 602 N Bittersweet Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46544 Some links about solids: Why it's best to wait until at least the middle of the first year to begin introducing solids, as seen in the LLL philosophy statement: "For the healthy, full-term baby, breas...

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, April 17 at 10am Sunnyside Presbyterian Church 115 S. Frances St. South Bend, IN 46617 An important rundown on safe babywearing: http://www.schoolofbabywearing.com/Images/TICKS.pdf Here is an article about the drawbacks of over-using strollers and carseats: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/mother-tongue/10693168/Leaving-infants-in-buggies-may-cause-long-term-harm.html and an article on the health and developme...

Babies grow and our nursing relationship changes with them.  What are some of the joys and challenges you have experienced when nursing and older baby?  Come share your thoughts and questions, Tuesday at 7 pm. at the Tutt Branch library, corner of Ewing and Miami.  Expectant women and babies are welcome.