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. We're looking forward to seeing you at 10:00 am, Tuesday September 25th Bittersweet Branch Library 602 N Bittersweet Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46544 https://goo.gl/maps/vCCEi7z3jZ12 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/Leavin

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 18 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:  https://www.llli.org/ resources/sweet-sleep/ Here are some ideas for helping baby sleep: http://www.phdinparenting.co

Join us Tuesday, September 11 at 7 p.m. at the Tutt Brach Library. Please bring your favorite baby carrier to demonstrate to other mothers. Or if you have a carrier and don't know how to use it, someone can help. Feel free to also ask any breastfeeding related questions. Babies and expectant mothers welcome.

Good Morning!  We are looking forward to our monthly playgroup coming up next week at Parkovash Park - 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 a mama to benefit from a playgroup! (Even the ones still in utero!) Robin will be waiting to welcome you. (In case of rain or cold, we will move to the Main Library Children's Services!) See you on Tuesday, September 4, between 10am-noon Parkovash Park 277 Parkovash Avenue South Bend, Indiana 46617 http://sbpark.org/parks/parkovash-park/