LLL Meeting - Sleep & Other Challenges

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.com/2009/02/28/gentle-baby-and-toddler-sleep-tips/#.UED8_xzRzZx

And some reasons it's okay to "still" be nursing your older baby/toddler at night:

https://breastfeedingusa.org/content/article/does-your-older-baby-still-need-night-feedings-0

One mother's story about her co-sleeping journey:

http://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com/when-they-need-you-to-fall-asleep-self-soothing-and-other-myths/

and finally, here's some comedy from the Honest Toddler--the inner voice many of our babes share:

http://www.thehonesttoddler.com/2012/08/big-bed_25.html

http://www.thehonesttoddler.com/2013/01/the-nap-window_7.html