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A Guide To Help Moms Wean From Breastfeeding Gently, Safely And Painlessly. Perfect For Breastfeeding Moms Who Would Like To Know How To Express Breast Milk, Stop Lactation, Feed Solids Or First Foods To Baby, And Overcome Weaning Problems.

From: Wendi Blaire

Re: Why It’s Absolutely, Vitally Important That You Wean Your Baby From Breastfeeding The Gentle Way – For Your Sake And For Your Baby’s Sake!

Dear Breastfeeding Mom,

Having a new born baby can be fun and exciting. Bonding with your child and getting to know your little one is one of the most rewarding things you can ever do! Your little baby was definitely worth the nine month wait! For mothers, breastfeeding is a completely unique way of bonding and being connected to your child. The magic of breastfeeding is something nothing in this world can replace.

As much as you love nurturing and nourishing your child, though, the reality is that you do have other responsibilities, and you do have to Read more…

Help remember all of baby’s activities with this easy to fill-in format. Each of our journals is complete with thoughtful prompts true to the Journals Unlimited style. Baby Care, My Baby Journal is NOT your typical baby book! This journal is formatted with prompts to document you journey with new life.

The perfect journals to leave with your child care provider or to help the sleepy new moms and dads keep track of important needs your first 3 to 4 months with new baby.

• Easy To Fill-In, Prompted Format
• Printed On Recycled Paper with Soy-Based Ink Read more…

“Baby Formula”

by: Jackie G. Maxwell.
Breast milk is the most natural food for your baby, but if you can’t breastfeed, or have chosen not to, then learning how to choose a baby formula is relatively simple.

You might try asking the pediatrician you have chosen to care for your baby, before the actual birth. See if they have a preference of brands or composition, since baby formula should be rich in protein, fats, sugars and sodium.

Most baby formula manufacturers try as hard as possible to mimic the mineral and other composition of natural breast milk. While that’s not completely possible, forumulas have come a long way in the last few years, in meeting the nutritional needs of newborn and growing babies. Read more…

“Poor Milk Supply”

Almost all women don’t have a problem with producing enough milk to breast feed.  The ideal way to make sure that your baby is getting enough milk is to be sure that he’s well positioned, attached to the breast, and feed him as often as he gets hungry.

Some mom’s that are breast feeding will stop before they want to, simply because they don’t think they have enough breast milk. Read more…

“Breast Feeding”

Breast milk is actually the only food your baby will need until 4 months of age, although most babies do well on breast milk alone for 6 months or better.  There is really no advantage to adding other foods or milks before 4 – 6 months, except under unusual circumstances. Read more…