La Leche League of South Bend

At our next meeting we'll share our ideas about dealing with summer as parents of littles. Do you have tips for fielding family questions/opinions about parenting and breastfeeding choices? Traveling with babies and children? Keeping ourselves and our kids healthy in the midst of sweets and germs?  Trying to maintain some semblance of routine amongst the craziness? Of course we will always have time for concerns you might have and insights you'd like to share, along with general chatting, support, and  library perusal. We're looking forward to seeing you at  10:15am Tuesday, May 23 Harris Branch Library 51446 Elm Road Granger, IN 46530 **Photo courtesy of NormalizeBreastfeeding.org** Here is some lovely language for extended family from  The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding : http://www.llli.org/docs/0000000000000001WAB/WAB_Tear_sheet_Toolkit/11_yourgrandchildisbreastfed.pdf Some nice go-tos for handli

**We will soon only be sending out meeting notices via Google Groups. Please join us at https://groups.google.com/foru m/#!forum/lalecheleagueofsb ** 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, May 16 @10am Sunnyside Presbyterian Church 115 S. Frances St. South Bend, IN 46617 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

Join us Tuesday, May 9 at 7 pm, River Park Branch Library, to share your thoughts on becoming a mother.  For some of you it will be your first mother's day next week.  How has your life changed since having your baby?  How do you find time to care for yourself when there is someone who needs so much of your time?  Expectant mothers and babies are welcome. Come share your thoughts, questions and concerns.

Brrrr! It's wet and chilly out--let's gather in the Children's section of the Main Library! 304 S Main Street South Bend, IN 46601.