Convenient for the Whole Family
December 25, 2008 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under advantages of breastfeeding, breastfeeding, mothering
Sometimes a mother expecting another baby worries about how her first child will feel about the time the mother spends nursing the new baby. I can say from experience that it works out just fine (have a set of toys and books and snacks at the ready for nursing sessions, and use the time to cuddle with and read to your older child). Eventually, your child might even come to appreciate the convenience of nursing, just like my 4-year-old has. We had this conversation yesterday:
4-year-old: “Mom, let’s play the elf game when we get home.”
Me: “Okay, after I get Nicole …read more
