Comments for Leche, Baby! http://www.lechebaby.com Nourishing thoughts on motherhood, organic and natural baby products and alternative medicine Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:21:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 Comment on Weaning a toddler by nursingmomma http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/27/weaning-a-toddler/#comment-714 nursingmomma Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:28:53 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/27/weaning-a-toddler/#comment-714 I am nursing my almost 2 year old daughter and if it were up to her, she would nurse all the time. I night weaned a month ago and I have to agree the absolute most important thing was consistency. My daughter screamed intensely for several nights; she is very strong and vocal in general. We didn't scold her, simply held her and cuddled her and told her over and over that " the bubbies are sleeping; they are very tired and they can nurse again when the sun comes up." I also prepared her in advance; whether or not she understood is a question. It was very helpful to be able to pass her to my husband since he has no bubbies; she was clawing at me intensely. It also helped to wear a tight tank top, not so easy access. I was worried I was being mean, but she would be dandy in the morning. She occasionally still wakes up and asks to nurse at night, but knows she can't. We always have a sippy cup of water in the bed with us, and I show her where it is every night. She now sometimes wants me to rub her back or tummy to go back to sleep and will even put my hand on her if she wakes up and that is what she wants. I really tried to make sure that night weaning did not decrease her cuddling and contact time, especially by adding daddy to the mix more. It worked and we're all happier. I am nursing my almost 2 year old daughter and if it were up to her, she would nurse all the time. I night weaned a month ago and I have to agree the absolute most important thing was consistency. My daughter screamed intensely for several nights; she is very strong and vocal in general. We didn’t scold her, simply held her and cuddled her and told her over and over that ” the bubbies are sleeping; they are very tired and they can nurse again when the sun comes up.” I also prepared her in advance; whether or not she understood is a question. It was very helpful to be able to pass her to my husband since he has no bubbies; she was clawing at me intensely. It also helped to wear a tight tank top, not so easy access. I was worried I was being mean, but she would be dandy in the morning. She occasionally still wakes up and asks to nurse at night, but knows she can’t. We always have a sippy cup of water in the bed with us, and I show her where it is every night. She now sometimes wants me to rub her back or tummy to go back to sleep and will even put my hand on her if she wakes up and that is what she wants. I really tried to make sure that night weaning did not decrease her cuddling and contact time, especially by adding daddy to the mix more. It worked and we’re all happier.

]]> Comment on Weaning a toddler by momma2gm2k http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/27/weaning-a-toddler/#comment-489 momma2gm2k Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:53:23 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/27/weaning-a-toddler/#comment-489 My daughter is 2 yrs and 8mos, and we are on the SLLOOOWWWW train when it comes to weaning. We've gotten it down to only nursing to sleep for naptime and bedtime. Right now we're working on middle-of-the-night weaning. We co-sleep and she still wakes up 2-5 times a night wanting to nurse back to sleep. She won't accept a drink of water or milk when I offer it instead. She cries and nuzzles and fondles and tries to get my nipple in her mouth. I tell her "there's no milkies right now. There will be more tomorrow." -- Mostly true since my milk production is pretty much gone in one breast, and really reduced in the other. But she's not satisfied with that answer. Eventually I can cuddle and sing her to sleep. It's such a sad thing for her (and me!) right now. When I tell her that we're nursing less because she's becoming a big girl, she says "No Mommy, I'm a little girl." I need some answers that work when she asks "WHY can't I nurse Mommy?" It's a legitimate question, and I don't want to make up stories or put yucky tasting substances (vinegar, lemon juice) on my nipples to discourage her. I would feel like I was being dishonest with her. She's a pretty bright kid and expects some real answers. I would LOVE some suggestions!!! My daughter is 2 yrs and 8mos, and we are on the SLLOOOWWWW train when it comes to weaning. We’ve gotten it down to only nursing to sleep for naptime and bedtime. Right now we’re working on middle-of-the-night weaning. We co-sleep and she still wakes up 2-5 times a night wanting to nurse back to sleep. She won’t accept a drink of water or milk when I offer it instead. She cries and nuzzles and fondles and tries to get my nipple in her mouth. I tell her “there’s no milkies right now. There will be more tomorrow.” — Mostly true since my milk production is pretty much gone in one breast, and really reduced in the other. But she’s not satisfied with that answer. Eventually I can cuddle and sing her to sleep. It’s such a sad thing for her (and me!) right now. When I tell her that we’re nursing less because she’s becoming a big girl, she says “No Mommy, I’m a little girl.” I need some answers that work when she asks “WHY can’t I nurse Mommy?” It’s a legitimate question, and I don’t want to make up stories or put yucky tasting substances (vinegar, lemon juice) on my nipples to discourage her. I would feel like I was being dishonest with her. She’s a pretty bright kid and expects some real answers. I would LOVE some suggestions!!!

]]> Comment on Weaning a toddler by ep http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/27/weaning-a-toddler/#comment-471 ep Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:50:30 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/27/weaning-a-toddler/#comment-471 I'm trying to wean my 21 month old because I'm pregnant (9 weeks) and had a miscarriage earlier this year, which even though people say was unrelated to the nursing I still worry. Anyway, so far it is soooo hard. My daughter likes to nurse for comfort at bedtime, during the night and anytime I'd let her. Any advice would be welcome. I’m trying to wean my 21 month old because I’m pregnant (9 weeks) and had a miscarriage earlier this year, which even though people say was unrelated to the nursing I still worry. Anyway, so far it is soooo hard. My daughter likes to nurse for comfort at bedtime, during the night and anytime I’d let her. Any advice would be welcome.

]]> Comment on Weaning a toddler by playing pretend by Rebecca http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/02/09/pretending-to-nurse-to-wean/#comment-462 Rebecca Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:31:21 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/02/09/pretending-to-nurse-to-wean/#comment-462 Thank you so much for blogging about this experience. I came across your blog by searching "weaning toddler". I'm actually at about the same point you were: I sadly needed to wean my 2.5 year old (to get baby #2 on the way) from her nap nursings, but I've been terrified of losing that personal time and her losing the sleep she so desperately needs. (She's VERY sensitive to sleep changes, didn't sleep through the night regularly until only the past few months, even though I haven't nursed her at night for at least a year if not much longer.) I'll just have to try this tomorrow. Thanks again for sharing your "ah-ha!" moment! Thank you so much for blogging about this experience. I came across your blog by searching “weaning toddler”. I’m actually at about the same point you were: I sadly needed to wean my 2.5 year old (to get baby #2 on the way) from her nap nursings, but I’ve been terrified of losing that personal time and her losing the sleep she so desperately needs. (She’s VERY sensitive to sleep changes, didn’t sleep through the night regularly until only the past few months, even though I haven’t nursed her at night for at least a year if not much longer.) I’ll just have to try this tomorrow. Thanks again for sharing your “ah-ha!” moment!

]]> Comment on Weaning a toddler by playing pretend by nkd5 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/02/09/pretending-to-nurse-to-wean/#comment-457 nkd5 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:31:02 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/02/09/pretending-to-nurse-to-wean/#comment-457 Hi Jane, Thanks for your comment. My son would have never self-weaned, he loved it too and in fact is still 'pretending' to nurse (6 months after I stopped nursing him). There are some good sources about how to deal with unsupportive family members (http://www.kellymom.net/bf/criticism.html)- but if your husband is not willing to learn all the benefits of breastfeeding and even extended breastfeeding, then it seems that he is not willing to change his mind. Weaning was a very difficult thing to navigate, very emotional, it would have been extremely stressful for me if my husband was not supportive. One thing that your doctor left out- is that you will always remember it too. You need to feel good about the way this beautiful, fleeting, part of your relationship with your son, ends. Also, keep in mind that if you are both waking up 2-3 times through the night, you are not getting enough rest, which can have significant impacts on your mood, stress level and general daily functions. Hi Jane,
Thanks for your comment.
My son would have never self-weaned, he loved it too and in fact is still ‘pretending’ to nurse (6 months after I stopped nursing him). There are some good sources about how to deal with unsupportive family members (http://www.kellymom.net/bf/criticism.html)- but if your husband is not willing to learn all the benefits of breastfeeding and even extended breastfeeding, then it seems that he is not willing to change his mind.

Weaning was a very difficult thing to navigate, very emotional, it would have been extremely stressful for me if my husband was not supportive. One thing that your doctor left out- is that you will always remember it too. You need to feel good about the way this beautiful, fleeting, part of your relationship with your son, ends.

Also, keep in mind that if you are both waking up 2-3 times through the night, you are not getting enough rest, which can have significant impacts on your mood, stress level and general daily functions.

]]> Comment on Weaning a toddler by nkd5 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/27/weaning-a-toddler/#comment-456 nkd5 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:59:04 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/27/weaning-a-toddler/#comment-456 Hi Cynthia, Thanks for your comment. I found it very difficult to stop the night feeding, and we had several false starts and plenty of tears (but it only lasted 2-3 days). I also did not mind nursing him to bed at night and that eventually became the only nursing in a 24 hour period. I found the best way for me to get my son to stop nursing at nap and in the morning was to explain to him, in a positive and friendly way, that he couldn't have milk now b/c he could have it before bed and then I would often offer an alternative, like holding my hand very tightly. He wasn't thrilled about it, but he got it. After a few days of being consistent, it was much easier for him. And he did start sleeping through the night very soon after, the first full night of sleep we all had in about 22 months! Once I night weaned, my period came back after a month or two (22 months after his birth). Trying to conceive was a big incentive for me to cut back breastfeeding. I very much wanted to get my period back and start trying for a second child. I also told myself that my son would much prefer a sibling than a few more months of breastfeeding (I am 36 so feel like my clock is ticking). I know plenty of women conceive while breastfeeding- but my body was slow to get regular again. As far as finding a 'happy medium' with your husband I would suggest reading this post on Kellymom: http://www.kellymom.com/bf/criticism.html I never had to deal with this issue myself, but I would imagine that it could cause a lot of stress on a relationship. I do not know how long I would have kept nursing without my husbands support. Also, keep in mind that if you are both waking up 2-3 times through the night, you are not getting enough rest, which can have significant impacts on your mood, stress level and general daily functions. Hi Cynthia,
Thanks for your comment. I found it very difficult to stop the night feeding, and we had several false starts and plenty of tears (but it only lasted 2-3 days). I also did not mind nursing him to bed at night and that eventually became the only nursing in a 24 hour period. I found the best way for me to get my son to stop nursing at nap and in the morning was to explain to him, in a positive and friendly way, that he couldn’t have milk now b/c he could have it before bed and then I would often offer an alternative, like holding my hand very tightly. He wasn’t thrilled about it, but he got it. After a few days of being consistent, it was much easier for him. And he did start sleeping through the night very soon after, the first full night of sleep we all had in about 22 months!

Once I night weaned, my period came back after a month or two (22 months after his birth). Trying to conceive was a big incentive for me to cut back breastfeeding. I very much wanted to get my period back and start trying for a second child. I also told myself that my son would much prefer a sibling than a few more months of breastfeeding (I am 36 so feel like my clock is ticking). I know plenty of women conceive while breastfeeding- but my body was slow to get regular again.

As far as finding a ‘happy medium’ with your husband I would suggest reading this post on Kellymom:

http://www.kellymom.com/bf/criticism.html

I never had to deal with this issue myself, but I would imagine that it could cause a lot of stress on a relationship. I do not know how long I would have kept nursing without my husbands support. Also, keep in mind that if you are both waking up 2-3 times through the night, you are not getting enough rest, which can have significant impacts on your mood, stress level and general daily functions.

]]> Comment on How Effective are Herbal Remedies for Children? by natural anxiety remedy http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/02/18/be-wary-of-herbal-remedies-for-children/#comment-454 natural anxiety remedy Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:28:42 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/02/18/be-wary-of-herbal-remedies-for-children/#comment-454 Great info - thanks Great info - thanks

]]> Comment on Weaning a toddler by playing pretend by jane Lalonde http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/02/09/pretending-to-nurse-to-wean/#comment-453 jane Lalonde Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:12:50 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/02/09/pretending-to-nurse-to-wean/#comment-453 I am 44. My son Charlie is my second child. He is 18 months and still nursing. He loves it so much that he squels with delight. He nurses at night (sometimes 2 or 3 times during the night) then a few more times during the day. I use my breast to put him to sleep, so I cannot go out on dates with my husband much. I keep waiting for him to self wean, like my daughter did at 15 months. I love it, mind you. But my husband is very impatient. In fact he is hostile about it. He thinks I am babying him and there is no value in it. He won't read the research I have. I am torn between this gentle child who is not ready to wean and a husband who is demanding I wean. Any one have advice for me? My doctor said, your husband will remember this for a long time, and your child will never remember it. I felt like this respone was too clinical. Any thoughts? I am 44. My son Charlie is my second child. He is 18 months and still nursing. He loves it so much that he squels with delight. He nurses at night (sometimes 2 or 3 times during the night) then a few more times during the day. I use my breast to put him to sleep, so I cannot go out on dates with my husband much. I keep waiting for him to self wean, like my daughter did at 15 months. I love it, mind you. But my husband is very impatient. In fact he is hostile about it. He thinks I am babying him and there is no value in it. He won’t read the research I have. I am torn between this gentle child who is not ready to wean and a husband who is demanding I wean. Any one have advice for me? My doctor said, your husband will remember this for a long time, and your child will never remember it. I felt like this respone was too clinical. Any thoughts?

]]> Comment on Weaning a toddler by Cynthia http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/27/weaning-a-toddler/#comment-452 Cynthia Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:34:08 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/27/weaning-a-toddler/#comment-452 My husband and I are unfortunately conflicted about when to wean our toddler. Our 19 month old still nurses at bedtime and if he wakes up in the middle of the night. More often than not he wakes up once or twice. I'd like to eliminate those feedings but don't mind nursing him at bedtime until he's at least two. My husband thinks I'm crazy for still nursing him at all. I'm just not sure how to handle what I think is right - without upsetting my husband. We also would like another child - but my cycle is all over the place probably since I'm still nursing. Oh I wish stopping were easier on my son and I... if I refuse it's hours of screaming. My husband and I are unfortunately conflicted about when to wean our toddler. Our 19 month old still nurses at bedtime and if he wakes up in the middle of the night. More often than not he wakes up once or twice. I’d like to eliminate those feedings but don’t mind nursing him at bedtime until he’s at least two. My husband thinks I’m crazy for still nursing him at all. I’m just not sure how to handle what I think is right - without upsetting my husband. We also would like another child - but my cycle is all over the place probably since I’m still nursing. Oh I wish stopping were easier on my son and I… if I refuse it’s hours of screaming.

]]> Comment on Klean Kanteen Coupon code- 20% off by Kay http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/05/20/klean-kanteen-coupon-code-20-off/#comment-419 Kay Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:26:16 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/05/20/klean-kanteen-coupon-code-20-off/#comment-419 Correction to my prior comment...the link to the article about Klean Kanteens is: http://mommysupershopper.com/?p=33 Correction to my prior comment…the link to the article about Klean Kanteens is: http://mommysupershopper.com/?p=33

]]> Comment on Timeout tales by nkd5 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/06/30/timeout-tales/#comment-414 nkd5 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:16:37 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/06/30/timeout-tales/#comment-414 I think the part in the article about staying calm is so important. A very good friend, and parent that I often try to emulate, gave me some great parenting advice. He said he always tries to keep the same tone and stay calm. That way the situation doesn't escalate. If their child is not listening to them they will take the child aside and talk about it privately. I think it is important that the child doesn't feel humiliated or embarrassed. I think the part in the article about staying calm is so important. A very good friend, and parent that I often try to emulate, gave me some great parenting advice. He said he always tries to keep the same tone and stay calm. That way the situation doesn’t escalate. If their child is not listening to them they will take the child aside and talk about it privately. I think it is important that the child doesn’t feel humiliated or embarrassed.

]]> Comment on Klean Kanteen Coupon code- 20% off by Kay http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/05/20/klean-kanteen-coupon-code-20-off/#comment-356 Kay Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:27:53 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/05/20/klean-kanteen-coupon-code-20-off/#comment-356 Hi…You can buy discounted Klean Kanteens at http://www.greenfeet.com (same thing, but has the Greenfeet logo printed on it). For the 40oz, it’s $23.95 compared to $28.95 at Amazon. And I think shipping is a little cheaper. See www.mommysupershopper.com for more info. Hi…You can buy discounted Klean Kanteens at http://www.greenfeet.com (same thing, but has the Greenfeet logo printed on it). For the 40oz, it’s $23.95 compared to $28.95 at Amazon. And I think shipping is a little cheaper.
See http://www.mommysupershopper.com for more info.

]]> Comment on Our Favorite Toys for Toddlers by natural baby & toddler toys http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/20/our-favorite-toys-for-toddlers/#comment-272 natural baby & toddler toys Tue, 20 May 2008 06:29:29 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/20/our-favorite-toys-for-toddlers/#comment-272 I love the brands you mentioned. They are high quality and designed to be developmentally appropriate. Also, check out this new online store that sells <a href="http://www.childtrek.com" title="unique, natural toys for babies & toddlers" rel="nofollow">unique, natural baby and toddler toys</a>. I think it has a good selection as well. mamabear I love the brands you mentioned. They are high quality and designed to be developmentally appropriate.

Also, check out this new online store that sells unique, natural baby and toddler toys. I think it has a good selection as well.

mamabear

]]> Comment on Klean Kanteen Coupon code- 20% off by gfcfmom http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/05/20/klean-kanteen-coupon-code-20-off/#comment-251 gfcfmom Mon, 12 May 2008 02:40:12 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/05/20/klean-kanteen-coupon-code-20-off/#comment-251 hi there...thanks for the info and the coupon...i ordered the bottles from amazon and couldn't get the coupon to work. is it from there? I would love the original source of the coupon if you have it. THANKS. hi there…thanks for the info and the coupon…i ordered the bottles from amazon and couldn’t get the coupon to work. is it from there? I would love the original source of the coupon if you have it. THANKS.

]]> Comment on Klean Kanteen Coupon code- 20% off by nkd5 http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/05/20/klean-kanteen-coupon-code-20-off/#comment-214 nkd5 Fri, 02 May 2008 14:30:21 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/05/20/klean-kanteen-coupon-code-20-off/#comment-214 Hi thanks for sharing this! Please let us know of others if you come across them.. Hi thanks for sharing this! Please let us know of others if you come across them..

]]> Comment on Klean Kanteen Coupon code- 20% off by Jen http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/05/20/klean-kanteen-coupon-code-20-off/#comment-213 Jen Fri, 02 May 2008 06:28:28 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/05/20/klean-kanteen-coupon-code-20-off/#comment-213 Hi - I found a 30% coupon code for SIGG water bottles while doing a search tonight. Not sure if it is still valid, but it's worth a try: VIP302008 Hi - I found a 30% coupon code for SIGG water bottles while doing a search tonight. Not sure if it is still valid, but it’s worth a try: VIP302008

]]> Comment on Weaning a toddler by playing pretend by Phae http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/02/09/pretending-to-nurse-to-wean/#comment-195 Phae Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:09:46 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/02/09/pretending-to-nurse-to-wean/#comment-195 Ah, its interesting to see someone doing what we have been doing. My son is older (3), but he pretends to nurse now - or asks to pretend to be a baby, and be cradled, but doesn't actually nurse. I'm still nursing my youngest so haven't had to deal with any engorgement. It really is such a sweet way to end the bfing relationship. Ah, its interesting to see someone doing what we have been doing. My son is older (3), but he pretends to nurse now - or asks to pretend to be a baby, and be cradled, but doesn’t actually nurse.
I’m still nursing my youngest so haven’t had to deal with any engorgement. It really is such a sweet way to end the bfing relationship.

]]> Comment on Weaning a toddler by playing pretend by Suzanne http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/02/09/pretending-to-nurse-to-wean/#comment-184 Suzanne Fri, 04 Apr 2008 05:01:14 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/02/09/pretending-to-nurse-to-wean/#comment-184 I really liked this suggestion. We are down to three times a day, morning, nap, and night. And each of those nursings is SOOOO important, I was just stuck as to how to move forward. I will definitely try this trick. Thank you. I really liked this suggestion. We are down to three times a day, morning, nap, and night. And each of those nursings is SOOOO important, I was just stuck as to how to move forward. I will definitely try this trick.

Thank you.

]]> Comment on Weaning a toddler while pregnant by Rosemarie http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/12/weaning-a-toddler-while-pregnant/#comment-178 Rosemarie Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:59:14 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/12/weaning-a-toddler-while-pregnant/#comment-178 Dear Tara, Thank you for the advise on weaning. I am about five weeks pregnant and I am also nursing my 18 month old son. He does not nurse me all through the day but wants the comfort in the night. Since my pregnancy he is demanding it throughout the night and gets up often and ask for it. I told him about the baby and I sometimes tell him the "tea-tea" is gone. He understands but still gets up to nurse in the early morn. I am thinking about letting him sleep with his Grand-ma a few nights in and out since he is very found of her to start the weaning process. Anyway thank you for the advise. Dear Tara,
Thank you for the advise on weaning. I am about five weeks pregnant and I am also nursing my 18 month old son. He does not nurse me all through the day but wants the comfort in the night. Since my pregnancy he is demanding it throughout the night and gets up often and ask for it. I told him about the baby and I sometimes tell him the “tea-tea” is gone. He understands but still gets up to nurse in the early morn. I am thinking about letting him sleep with his Grand-ma a few nights in and out since he is very found of her to start the weaning process. Anyway thank you for the advise.

]]> Comment on Weaning a toddler while pregnant by Tarin http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/12/weaning-a-toddler-while-pregnant/#comment-172 Tarin Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:20:37 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/12/weaning-a-toddler-while-pregnant/#comment-172 I'm 14 weeks pregnant with my second child and am also still breastfeeding my 22 month daughter. She also wakes at least 3 times a night to feed and feeds at least 3 - 4 times a day. I'm also in the process of trying to wean her, and am trying the distraction technique. She is still quite persistant and seems to need that comfort, so we are taking it one day at a time. My nipples were also quite sore once I became pregnant again, but have persevered and they are only sensitive now. All the best with weaning your toddler, hang in there, rest assured that your toddler will eventually not need to feed anymore, and will not breastfeed forever. I do understand your frustrations completely though! I’m 14 weeks pregnant with my second child and am also still breastfeeding my 22 month daughter. She also wakes at least 3 times a night to feed and feeds at least 3 - 4 times a day. I’m also in the process of trying to wean her, and am trying the distraction technique. She is still quite persistant and seems to need that comfort, so we are taking it one day at a time.

My nipples were also quite sore once I became pregnant again, but have persevered and they are only sensitive now.

All the best with weaning your toddler, hang in there, rest assured that your toddler will eventually not need to feed anymore, and will not breastfeed forever. I do understand your frustrations completely though!

]]> Comment on Harmful Chemicals in Baby wash and dish soap by nkd5 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/03/18/harmful-chemicals-in-baby-wash-and-dish-soap/#comment-171 nkd5 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:34:25 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/03/18/harmful-chemicals-in-baby-wash-and-dish-soap/#comment-171 Hi Chrystie, Thanks for your comment, it is nice to put a persons with a company. I did read the 7th Gen blog (and added a link to it) which shed some light on the issue. Trying to keep harmful chemicals out of the home can be an all consuming job (they seem to be in almost everything) so to find out that companies leave ingredients off the label (that are harmful) is particularly disheartening. Green minded consumers put so much trust into 'green' companies. We have to, otherwise the only thing left to do is mix our own household products. Who has time for that? Nicole @ Lechebaby Hi Chrystie,
Thanks for your comment, it is nice to put a persons with a company. I did read the 7th Gen blog (and added a link to it) which shed some light on the issue.

Trying to keep harmful chemicals out of the home can be an all consuming job (they seem to be in almost everything) so to find out that companies leave ingredients off the label (that are harmful) is particularly disheartening.

Green minded consumers put so much trust into ‘green’ companies. We have to, otherwise the only thing left to do is mix our own household products. Who has time for that?

Nicole @ Lechebaby

]]> Comment on Harmful Chemicals in Baby wash and dish soap by Chrystie http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/03/18/harmful-chemicals-in-baby-wash-and-dish-soap/#comment-167 Chrystie Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:18:32 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/03/18/harmful-chemicals-in-baby-wash-and-dish-soap/#comment-167 Hi Nicole, As a mom of four and a Seventh Generation employee, I very much appreciate your concern for your kid and your immediate environment. Please know that Seventh Generation is very concerned about ingredient disclosure and transparency, and we applaud the Organic Consumer Association’s (OCA) recent research efforts to educate consumers about the safety of personal care and home cleaning products. It is important for consumers to know that Seventh Generation’s dish liquid, which does contain a minute amount of the ethoxylate 1,4-dioxane, is deemed safe according to the FDA’s and our own strict guidelines. We are committed to eliminating all harmful chemicals from household cleaning products. Consistent with our core mission, we have worked with surfactant manufacturers for many years to reduce levels of 1,4-dixoane in ethoxylated surfactants and it is our intent to completely eliminate 1,4-dioxane from all of our products. We share the OCA’s concerns about the misuse of terms such as “organic” and “natural” and the lack of disclosure requirements. We have championed this cause and have led the market for twenty years. We also believe that the decision to stop using conventional synthetic chemical cleaners is one of the most important ones you’ll ever make for the health of your family and the safety of your home. While our products are not perfect today, we will continue to improve them and are confident that they are a much better and safer choice than traditional cleaning products. For more information about Seventh Generation's commitment to consumers, please visit our <a href="http://www.seventhgeneration.com/learn/blog/seventh-generations-response-oca/" rel="nofollow">7th Gen blog!</a>. Again, thank you for keeping your audience informed. Chrystie Heimert, Seventh Generation Hi Nicole,

As a mom of four and a Seventh Generation employee, I very much appreciate your concern for your kid and your immediate environment.

Please know that Seventh Generation is very concerned about ingredient disclosure and transparency, and we applaud the Organic Consumer Association’s (OCA) recent research efforts to educate consumers about the safety of personal care and home cleaning products. It is important for consumers to know that Seventh Generation’s dish liquid, which does contain a minute amount of the ethoxylate 1,4-dioxane, is deemed safe according to the FDA’s and our own strict guidelines.

We are committed to eliminating all harmful chemicals from household cleaning products. Consistent with our core mission, we have worked with surfactant manufacturers for many years to reduce levels of 1,4-dixoane in ethoxylated surfactants and it is our intent to completely eliminate 1,4-dioxane from all of our products.

We share the OCA’s concerns about the misuse of terms such as “organic” and “natural” and the lack of disclosure requirements. We have championed this cause and have led the market for twenty years. We also believe that the decision to stop using conventional synthetic chemical cleaners is one of the most important ones you’ll ever make for the health of your family and the safety of your home. While our products are not perfect today, we will continue to improve them and are confident that they are a much better and safer choice than traditional cleaning products.

For more information about Seventh Generation’s commitment to consumers, please visit our 7th Gen blog!.

Again, thank you for keeping your audience informed.

Chrystie Heimert, Seventh Generation

]]> Comment on Weaning a toddler by playing pretend by spicyb http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/02/09/pretending-to-nurse-to-wean/#comment-153 spicyb Sat, 01 Mar 2008 03:48:30 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/02/09/pretending-to-nurse-to-wean/#comment-153 Thank you for the suggestion. I too am going to try it. I have a 27month old I have been trying to wean since June 2007! I keep feeling Sad about if or sorry it makes her so miserable and give in. I even thought of telling Sabrina we will have to mail my nipples to some else that needs them. But in the end she does this face and says just a tiny bit more.. and I give in... but I never thought of pretending! Thank you for such a great site too!! All the best, Spicyb. Thank you for the suggestion. I too am going to try it. I have a 27month old I have been trying to wean since June 2007! I keep feeling Sad about if or sorry it makes her so miserable and give in. I even thought of telling Sabrina we will have to mail my nipples to some else that needs them. But in the end she does this face and says just a tiny bit more.. and I give in… but I never thought of pretending!

Thank you for such a great site too!!

All the best,
Spicyb.

]]> Comment on YouTube for Toddlers? by Anna http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/12/12/youtube-for-toddlers/#comment-148 Anna Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:35:16 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/12/12/youtube-for-toddlers/#comment-148 I haven't showed the kids yet, but Mr Bean with his invisible drums is awesome! I'll bet your little drummer might like it too! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh17t7UeusI&feature=related I haven’t showed the kids yet, but Mr Bean with his invisible drums is awesome! I’ll bet your little drummer might like it too!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh17t7UeusI&feature=related

]]> Comment on YouTube for Toddlers? by Craig http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/12/12/youtube-for-toddlers/#comment-146 Craig Sun, 17 Feb 2008 01:15:14 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/12/12/youtube-for-toddlers/#comment-146 My two year old is currently into hippos, banjos, and little red cabooses (among other things). Here are a couple of his youtube favorites: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3NueKXS6dk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrlqQ1_vZVE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKIwZ6xdysQ Enjoy! My two year old is currently into hippos, banjos, and little red cabooses (among other things). Here are a couple of his youtube favorites:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3NueKXS6dk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrlqQ1_vZVE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKIwZ6xdysQ

Enjoy!

]]> Comment on The Pushy Noise that Saved Me from a C-Section by Sarah http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/02/09/the-pushy-noise-that-saved-me-from-a-c-section/#comment-144 Sarah Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:36:01 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/02/09/the-pushy-noise-that-saved-me-from-a-c-section/#comment-144 I imagined myself opening up. I opened up everything, including my mouth and I would chant 'open' as I worked through contractions. I used a lot of visualization and pictures things slowing moving or peeling away or flowing. I made it to 7 cm this way. I, unfortunately, came minutes away from having a c-section so I was obligated to get an epidural. Home births are rare in France (it is not covered by social security) so we chose a maternity renowned for it's natural births. They let me go a long, long time (20+ hours too) without anything even though they were concerned about the baby's heart rate. I am sure I could have done the whole thing natural but I was getting weak and gave in to their concern. They shaved me and got me ready for the c-section but luckily, at the very last minute while I was spread out on the operating table, the doctor suggested that we check on the baby one more time. I had completely dilated and the baby was on his way out so I had a vaginal labor after all! It was pretty exciting. It took me a long time to get over the fact that I had an epidural but I feel even more empowered not to have it the next time! I imagined myself opening up. I opened up everything, including my mouth and I would chant ‘open’ as I worked through contractions. I used a lot of visualization and pictures things slowing moving or peeling away or flowing. I made it to 7 cm this way. I, unfortunately, came minutes away from having a c-section so I was obligated to get an epidural. Home births are rare in France (it is not covered by social security) so we chose a maternity renowned for it’s natural births. They let me go a long, long time (20+ hours too) without anything even though they were concerned about the baby’s heart rate. I am sure I could have done the whole thing natural but I was getting weak and gave in to their concern. They shaved me and got me ready for the c-section but luckily, at the very last minute while I was spread out on the operating table, the doctor suggested that we check on the baby one more time. I had completely dilated and the baby was on his way out so I had a vaginal labor after all! It was pretty exciting. It took me a long time to get over the fact that I had an epidural but I feel even more empowered not to have it the next time!

]]> Comment on Weaning a toddler by playing pretend by nkd5 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/02/09/pretending-to-nurse-to-wean/#comment-142 nkd5 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 20:15:18 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/02/09/pretending-to-nurse-to-wean/#comment-142 Hi Sarah, Thanks for your comment. I have been very surprised at how much milk I still have, considering that my son only nursed once a day. After about a week my breast got partially engorged. I have had it wrapped in cabbage for a few days now, but it is still not going away! I have to do some research on what to do. I would hate for the 'final note' of breast feeding to be a breast infection! Hi Sarah,
Thanks for your comment. I have been very surprised at how much milk I still have, considering that my son only nursed once a day. After about a week my breast got partially engorged. I have had it wrapped in cabbage for a few days now, but it is still not going away! I have to do some research on what to do. I would hate for the ‘final note’ of breast feeding to be a breast infection!

]]> Comment on Weaning a toddler by playing pretend by Sarah http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/02/09/pretending-to-nurse-to-wean/#comment-141 Sarah Sat, 09 Feb 2008 19:52:32 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/02/09/pretending-to-nurse-to-wean/#comment-141 That is a great idea! I did the weekend away but we are still nursing every two days or so. We nurse in the morning but if I get up and moving before Felix wakes up, he just goes with the flow. If he wakes me up, then he asks to nurse. I don't even know if I have milk anymore! I might have to try this 'pretend' thing. Thanks! That is a great idea! I did the weekend away but we are still nursing every two days or so. We nurse in the morning but if I get up and moving before Felix wakes up, he just goes with the flow. If he wakes me up, then he asks to nurse. I don’t even know if I have milk anymore!

I might have to try this ‘pretend’ thing. Thanks!

]]> Comment on Weaning a toddler by MomOnTheGo http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/27/weaning-a-toddler/#comment-129 MomOnTheGo Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:36:44 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/27/weaning-a-toddler/#comment-129 I think your attitude is a good one. My daughter (now 3) still falls asleep nursing most nights and I tried to break her of that at one point but I just wanted to cry with her and it wasn't successful. My husband and I are going away in May for a few days. We'll have to see if she still wants to nurse when I get back. I think your attitude is a good one. My daughter (now 3) still falls asleep nursing most nights and I tried to break her of that at one point but I just wanted to cry with her and it wasn’t successful. My husband and I are going away in May for a few days. We’ll have to see if she still wants to nurse when I get back.

]]> Comment on Weaning a toddler by francesca http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/27/weaning-a-toddler/#comment-127 francesca Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:32:12 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/27/weaning-a-toddler/#comment-127 good advice, thanks for writing about it. i especially like that you engage your son in conversation, explaining to him why you won't nurse at that moment. he may not understand all of it, but it's good practice nonetheless! good advice, thanks for writing about it. i especially like that you engage your son in conversation, explaining to him why you won’t nurse at that moment. he may not understand all of it, but it’s good practice nonetheless!

]]> Comment on Weaning a toddler by Sarah http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/27/weaning-a-toddler/#comment-126 Sarah Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:40:52 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/27/weaning-a-toddler/#comment-126 Thanks for sharing your story! I'm currently breastfeeding my 2 year old (who I said I would nurse until 1) and feeling like I would like to stop soon too. We only nurse in the morning when he wakes up and it is oh-so-nice to have that extra time in bed for everyone! I just can't let it go and it really doesn't impact our lives much at all. The transition to 1x day went very easily but it took a long time. That wasn't something I expected - I feel as if we started to talk about weaning with our son at least a year before it happened. And it did happen - and is happening - just so slow! My husband and I are going out of town for our first romantic weekend away since Felix was born so that will mean two mornings without nursing. He has done this before but only because I've left in the morning before he woke up. I hope it will go ok! (I am so impressed with my body because I always have milk.) I'm nervous and excited all at the same time Thanks for sharing your story! I’m currently breastfeeding my 2 year old (who I said I would nurse until 1) and feeling like I would like to stop soon too. We only nurse in the morning when he wakes up and it is oh-so-nice to have that extra time in bed for everyone! I just can’t let it go and it really doesn’t impact our lives much at all. The transition to 1x day went very easily but it took a long time. That wasn’t something I expected - I feel as if we started to talk about weaning with our son at least a year before it happened. And it did happen - and is happening - just so slow!

My husband and I are going out of town for our first romantic weekend away since Felix was born so that will mean two mornings without nursing. He has done this before but only because I’ve left in the morning before he woke up. I hope it will go ok! (I am so impressed with my body because I always have milk.) I’m nervous and excited all at the same time

]]> Comment on Weaning a toddler by Christy http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/27/weaning-a-toddler/#comment-125 Christy Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:29:05 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/27/weaning-a-toddler/#comment-125 Having just weaned a toddler a few weeks ago I can relate to your article. It was so hard to let it go for me as well. I was pregnant when we weaned and I felt like for my daughter that was what we needed to do. Best of luck deciding when to be done for good. In the meantime, enjoy it. I really miss it at times. Having just weaned a toddler a few weeks ago I can relate to your article. It was so hard to let it go for me as well. I was pregnant when we weaned and I felt like for my daughter that was what we needed to do. Best of luck deciding when to be done for good. In the meantime, enjoy it. I really miss it at times.

]]> Comment on Weaning a toddler while pregnant by Leche, Baby! » Blog Archive » Weaning a toddler http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/12/weaning-a-toddler-while-pregnant/#comment-124 Leche, Baby! » Blog Archive » Weaning a toddler Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:55:41 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/12/weaning-a-toddler-while-pregnant/#comment-124 [...] found myself wondering, after reading Tara’s post weaning a toddler while pregnant, how many women need advice like this? What percentage of women are still breastfeeding a toddler [...] [...] found myself wondering, after reading Tara’s post weaning a toddler while pregnant, how many women need advice like this? What percentage of women are still breastfeeding a toddler [...]

]]> Comment on Push? That’s the point! by Bohi http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/17/push-thats-the-point/#comment-118 Bohi Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:57:26 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/17/push-thats-the-point/#comment-118 interesting, i think she's never had a baby or been in a position to be "told" and "handled" when it comes to her life and health. i also agree that for someone who says the film makers didn't do their research, she sure didn't do hers! she's pretty caught up in the fact that it's white women who can afford homebirths who are having them, but a large majority of homebirth in this country takes place in rural areas where the omish live and in places like alabama where there is a strong history of "granny" midwives attending women who can't afford the hospital and where the hospital is 200 miles away 1/2 way on a dirt road, and when they get there, they turn them away for having "outstanding debts" and these women have been being decommissioned and not allowed to practice leaving these pregnant women with no where to go. i am going to write a response too i think, i have a lot to say and i'm not sure if i can put that kind of time into it. but maybe. i'm not too concerned with the weakness of the film, i didn't think there were that many, even the parts i was thinking oh that's a little rough on the hospital, my friends who are nurses say, "no, it was right on, it's actually like that". she doesn't even bother to mention things like the history of obstetrics that was shown, i thought that was really well done, i mean can you put thalidomide in a good light? i think most women in this county have no clue the guinea pigs we have been for the last 100 years. anyway i'd want to mention that. i'll see what i can come up with. this dana woman is the kind of woman who is the worst kind, the kind that can't see where we need a sisterhood of support! interesting, i think she’s never had a baby or been in a position to be “told” and “handled” when it comes to her life and health. i also agree that for someone who says the film makers didn’t do their research, she sure didn’t do hers! she’s pretty caught up in the fact that it’s white women who can afford homebirths who are having them, but a large majority of homebirth in this country takes place in rural areas where the omish live and in places like alabama where there is a strong history of “granny” midwives attending women who can’t afford the hospital and where the hospital is 200 miles away 1/2 way on a dirt road, and when they get there, they turn them away for having “outstanding debts” and these women have been being decommissioned and not allowed to practice leaving these pregnant women with no where to go. i am going to write a response too i think, i have a lot to say and i’m not sure if i can put that kind of time into it. but maybe. i’m not too concerned with the weakness of the film, i didn’t think there were that many, even the parts i was thinking oh that’s a little rough on the hospital, my friends who are nurses say, “no, it was right on, it’s actually like that”. she doesn’t even bother to mention things like the history of obstetrics that was shown, i thought that was really well done, i mean can you put thalidomide in a good light? i think most women in this county have no clue the guinea pigs we have been for the last 100 years. anyway i’d want to mention that. i’ll see what i can come up with. this dana woman is the kind of woman who is the worst kind, the kind that can’t see where we need a sisterhood of support!

]]> Comment on Toxic sippy cups? by Leche, Baby! » Blog Archive » Potential toxicity of bisphenol A: Report http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/03/11/toxic-sippy-cups/#comment-116 Leche, Baby! » Blog Archive » Potential toxicity of bisphenol A: Report Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:46:57 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/03/11/toxic-sippy-cups/#comment-116 [...] Bisphenol A is the controversial chemical used in many plastic products, including childrens sippy cups. I have written about this before here and here. [...] [...] Bisphenol A is the controversial chemical used in many plastic products, including childrens sippy cups. I have written about this before here and here. [...]

]]> Comment on Weaning a toddler while pregnant by Nicole http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/12/weaning-a-toddler-while-pregnant/#comment-108 Nicole Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:00:01 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2008/01/12/weaning-a-toddler-while-pregnant/#comment-108 Great advice Tara! I also found that the best way to start the process of weaning was to just talk to my toddler about it. I would tell him that we are not going to nurse so much any more and that he can nurse at nap but not before bed. So at night when he asked to nurse I would say (in a very upbeat and confident manner), we already nursed today, you can nurse tomorrow at nap. He seemed surprisingly agreeable. Congrats to you for getting down to one nursing a day. I am having trouble letting go of the one nursing a day (I think we are both not quite ready)...I tell myself I will wean if I get pregnant again. Thanks for your post! Great advice Tara! I also found that the best way to start the process of weaning was to just talk to my toddler about it. I would tell him that we are not going to nurse so much any more and that he can nurse at nap but not before bed. So at night when he asked to nurse I would say (in a very upbeat and confident manner), we already nursed today, you can nurse tomorrow at nap. He seemed surprisingly agreeable.

Congrats to you for getting down to one nursing a day. I am having trouble letting go of the one nursing a day (I think we are both not quite ready)…I tell myself I will wean if I get pregnant again.

Thanks for your post!

]]> Comment on Business of Being Born documentary by labortrials http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/12/08/business-of-being-born-documentary/#comment-78 labortrials Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:44:50 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/12/08/business-of-being-born-documentary/#comment-78 I just saw it this past weekend. What is so great about it is that it really provides the context for starting/continuing/reinvigorating discussion in our communities. Our Q&A following the screening was really powerful, and I hope we can capitalize on the enthusiasm. The cesarean rate at my local hospital is above 30%. It's alarming that Montana reflects American birth culture and practice. I just saw it this past weekend. What is so great about it is that it really provides the context for starting/continuing/reinvigorating discussion in our communities. Our Q&A following the screening was really powerful, and I hope we can capitalize on the enthusiasm. The cesarean rate at my local hospital is above 30%. It’s alarming that Montana reflects American birth culture and practice.

]]> Comment on Breastfeeding and Sleep by Heather http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/09/17/breastfeeding-and-sleep/#comment-56 Heather Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:28:00 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/09/17/breastfeeding-and-sleep/#comment-56 There is light at the end of the tunnel. I never would have thought my son would leave our bed. We still invite him in or he'll ask to camp with us on occasion. He is a very well adjusted 7 1/2 year old. He stopped night nursing after 2 1/2 years and stopped nursing all together at 4 years old (by then he only nursed 5 minutes in morning and 5 minutes before bed). He moved into his own room at around 6 years old. I made the mistake to allow him to cry it out for a week when he was 8 months old. It seriously back fired. With my daughter she was far less demanding. She has slept in her own bed since 6-8 weeks old. She did well in a bassinet in our room only waking to nurse short periods. She has been in her own bedroom since 1 1/2 and does not night nurse at all and hasn't since she was about that same age. I could soothe her and lay her back. She was fine with me not nursing her. She just needed a few minutes of rocking and a couple of lullabies sung to her. She's 2 now. I think a lot of it has to do with her less demanding personality. She's just an easier child overall. I recommend with weaning from night nursing to switch to a bottle or sippy cup of water. This has worked wonders for both of my kidos. It takes the place of mom if they truly are thirsty or want to suckle. There is light at the end of the tunnel. I never would have thought my son would leave our bed. We still invite him in or he’ll ask to camp with us on occasion. He is a very well adjusted 7 1/2 year old. He stopped night nursing after 2 1/2 years and stopped nursing all together at 4 years old (by then he only nursed 5 minutes in morning and 5 minutes before bed). He moved into his own room at around 6 years old. I made the mistake to allow him to cry it out for a week when he was 8 months old. It seriously back fired. With my daughter she was far less demanding. She has slept in her own bed since 6-8 weeks old. She did well in a bassinet in our room only waking to nurse short periods. She has been in her own bedroom since 1 1/2 and does not night nurse at all and hasn’t since she was about that same age. I could soothe her and lay her back. She was fine with me not nursing her. She just needed a few minutes of rocking and a couple of lullabies sung to her. She’s 2 now. I think a lot of it has to do with her less demanding personality. She’s just an easier child overall. I recommend with weaning from night nursing to switch to a bottle or sippy cup of water. This has worked wonders for both of my kidos. It takes the place of mom if they truly are thirsty or want to suckle.

]]> Comment on Slings by Natural Baby Products, Natural Choices for Natural Products for a Natural World http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/05/01/slings/#comment-26 Natural Baby Products, Natural Choices for Natural Products for a Natural World Thu, 25 Oct 2007 05:38:27 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/05/01/slings/#comment-26 Natural Baby Products : Welcome to Natural Baby Products - Dental Care Music , Natural Baby Products, Natural Baby Care, Natural Products Natural Baby Products : Welcome to Natural Baby Products - Dental Care Music , Natural Baby Products, Natural Baby Care, Natural Products

]]> Comment on Breastfeeding and Sleep by Stacy http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/09/17/breastfeeding-and-sleep/#comment-21 Stacy Wed, 19 Sep 2007 22:43:27 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/09/17/breastfeeding-and-sleep/#comment-21 Hey There, I can totally relate. My 21 month old nurslings still co-sleep and night-nurse. We have the king sized bed and DH is regalated to the guest room. Some nights it kills me and other nights I love it. I'm planning on trying again to nightwean when they are 2 (don't tell them, they'll come up with a way to dissuade me!!) :) Mom to Maya/Thomas 21 months. Hey There, I can totally relate. My 21 month old nurslings still co-sleep and night-nurse. We have the king sized bed and DH is regalated to the guest room. Some nights it kills me and other nights I love it. I’m planning on trying again to nightwean when they are 2 (don’t tell them, they’ll come up with a way to dissuade me!!)

:)
Mom to Maya/Thomas 21 months.

]]> Comment on Breastfeeding and Sleep by Breastfeeding Carnival: Sleep « Half Pint Pixie http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/09/17/breastfeeding-and-sleep/#comment-20 Breastfeeding Carnival: Sleep « Half Pint Pixie Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:43:10 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/09/17/breastfeeding-and-sleep/#comment-20 [...] Tanya at The Motherwear Breastfeeding Blog: Breastfeeding and sleep Isil at Veggie Way: Breastfeeding and sleep Jen at Mama’s Magic: So Tired Sinead at Breastfeeding Mums Blog: Sleep, Oh Sleep! Wherefore Art Thou, Sleep? Amy at Crunchy Domestic Goddess: Co-sleeping for Sanity Angela at Breastfeeding123: Why Sleep Training Makes Me Want to Cry Jodi at Life with Twins: Breastfeeding and sleep Nicole at Leche, Baby: Breastfeeding and sleep Hathor the Cow Goddess: The Family Bed The Lactivist: To sleep, perchance to dream Andi at Mama knows Breast: Breastfeeding and Sleep [...] [...] Tanya at The Motherwear Breastfeeding Blog: Breastfeeding and sleep Isil at Veggie Way: Breastfeeding and sleep Jen at Mama’s Magic: So Tired Sinead at Breastfeeding Mums Blog: Sleep, Oh Sleep! Wherefore Art Thou, Sleep? Amy at Crunchy Domestic Goddess: Co-sleeping for Sanity Angela at Breastfeeding123: Why Sleep Training Makes Me Want to Cry Jodi at Life with Twins: Breastfeeding and sleep Nicole at Leche, Baby: Breastfeeding and sleep Hathor the Cow Goddess: The Family Bed The Lactivist: To sleep, perchance to dream Andi at Mama knows Breast: Breastfeeding and Sleep [...]

]]> Comment on Breastfeeding and Sleep by Crunchy Domestic Goddess http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/09/17/breastfeeding-and-sleep/#comment-19 Crunchy Domestic Goddess Tue, 18 Sep 2007 03:06:56 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/09/17/breastfeeding-and-sleep/#comment-19 i'm so glad to come across your blog via the carnival. :) i know it's hard when you are in the thick of it, but i always try to remind myself that this phase is really such a short amount of time in the grand scheme of things. and we all will sleep well again - someday. :) we still enjoy sharing a bedroom with our daughter (age 3) as well as our son (nearly 10 mos). my husband, me and our son are in a king-size bed and our daughter is in a twin-sized bed next to ours. it works for us for now and that's all that matters. :) amy i’m so glad to come across your blog via the carnival. :)

i know it’s hard when you are in the thick of it, but i always try to remind myself that this phase is really such a short amount of time in the grand scheme of things. and we all will sleep well again - someday. :)
we still enjoy sharing a bedroom with our daughter (age 3) as well as our son (nearly 10 mos). my husband, me and our son are in a king-size bed and our daughter is in a twin-sized bed next to ours. it works for us for now and that’s all that matters. :)

amy

]]> Comment on Breastfeeding and Sleep by Jen http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/09/17/breastfeeding-and-sleep/#comment-18 Jen Tue, 18 Sep 2007 03:02:26 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/09/17/breastfeeding-and-sleep/#comment-18 Oh, I sympathize!!! I too sometimes feel like I spend most of the night just waiting for the next nursing session. I also second the recommendation for No-Cry Sleep Solution. When we were ready to transition our son to his own crib (our daughter is still there) the book was invaluable. It also has some good info that is compatible with cosleeping. Good luck to you!!! Oh, I sympathize!!! I too sometimes feel like I spend most of the night just waiting for the next nursing session. I also second the recommendation for No-Cry Sleep Solution. When we were ready to transition our son to his own crib (our daughter is still there) the book was invaluable. It also has some good info that is compatible with cosleeping.

Good luck to you!!!

]]> Comment on Breastfeeding and Sleep by Angela http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/09/17/breastfeeding-and-sleep/#comment-17 Angela Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:32:01 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/09/17/breastfeeding-and-sleep/#comment-17 We went through lots of false starts at night-weaning too. I also found ear plugs to be extremely helpful (not to block out any crying, which it didn't, but to block out all other noises and soothe myself with the sound of my own heartbeat!) We went through lots of false starts at night-weaning too. I also found ear plugs to be extremely helpful (not to block out any crying, which it didn’t, but to block out all other noises and soothe myself with the sound of my own heartbeat!)

]]> Comment on Breastfeeding and Sleep by Why Sleep Training Makes Me Want to Cry http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/09/17/breastfeeding-and-sleep/#comment-16 Why Sleep Training Makes Me Want to Cry Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:17:21 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/09/17/breastfeeding-and-sleep/#comment-16 [...] ~ BreastfeedingMums talks about the sleep advantages of breastfeeding over formula-feeding. ~ Mama’s Magic writes about being “So Tired” and considering the end of co-sleeping. ~ The Motherwear Breastfeeding Blog sings the praises of the side-lying position for breastfeeding. ~ Hathor the Cowgoddess shares a comic on the family bed. (Note that while it’s safe for a toddler to sleep next to a sibling, an infant should not sleep next to an older child, only next to his parents.) ~ Leche, Baby! writes about the process of night-weaning. ~ Veggie Way writes about co-sleeping and letting her baby sleep where she wants. ~ Crunchy Domestic Goddess needs co-sleeping for sanity. ~ Life with Twins writes about her use of crying-it-out. breastfeeding, carnival, lactation, mothering, sleepShare This Related StoriesSleep, Glorious SleepGetting Your Child to Sleep through the NightUpdate on Nursing through a Child’s IllnessAnswer Me ThisSubmit Your Story on Breastfeeding and Sleep [...] [...] ~ BreastfeedingMums talks about the sleep advantages of breastfeeding over formula-feeding. ~ Mama’s Magic writes about being “So Tired” and considering the end of co-sleeping. ~ The Motherwear Breastfeeding Blog sings the praises of the side-lying position for breastfeeding. ~ Hathor the Cowgoddess shares a comic on the family bed. (Note that while it’s safe for a toddler to sleep next to a sibling, an infant should not sleep next to an older child, only next to his parents.) ~ Leche, Baby! writes about the process of night-weaning. ~ Veggie Way writes about co-sleeping and letting her baby sleep where she wants. ~ Crunchy Domestic Goddess needs co-sleeping for sanity. ~ Life with Twins writes about her use of crying-it-out. breastfeeding, carnival, lactation, mothering, sleepShare This Related StoriesSleep, Glorious SleepGetting Your Child to Sleep through the NightUpdate on Nursing through a Child’s IllnessAnswer Me ThisSubmit Your Story on Breastfeeding and Sleep [...]

]]> Comment on Breastfeeding and Sleep by Sinead@BreastFeedingMums http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/09/17/breastfeeding-and-sleep/#comment-15 Sinead@BreastFeedingMums Mon, 17 Sep 2007 19:42:46 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/09/17/breastfeeding-and-sleep/#comment-15 This is such a sweet post - I can really relate to the mattress thing - we opted for a super kingsize when we found all three of our kids in our bed after our last baby was born! (Our daughters, who had been sleeping in their own beds decided they just had to see their baby brother whatever time of the night it was!)Thankfully there's only one still between us these days :) but oh how I long for the day when it's just the two of us again! This is such a sweet post - I can really relate to the mattress thing - we opted for a super kingsize when we found all three of our kids in our bed after our last baby was born! (Our daughters, who had been sleeping in their own beds decided they just had to see their baby brother whatever time of the night it was!)Thankfully there’s only one still between us these days :) but oh how I long for the day when it’s just the two of us again!

]]> Comment on Breastfeeding and Sleep by Isil http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/09/17/breastfeeding-and-sleep/#comment-14 Isil Mon, 17 Sep 2007 19:01:54 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/09/17/breastfeeding-and-sleep/#comment-14 Eventually, one day we (we, parents) will sleep through the night, won't we ;) Eventually, one day we (we, parents) will sleep through the night, won’t we ;)

]]> Comment on Breastfeeding and Sleep by Michal Levy http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/09/17/breastfeeding-and-sleep/#comment-13 Michal Levy Mon, 17 Sep 2007 18:39:07 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/09/17/breastfeeding-and-sleep/#comment-13 It sounds like you'll also need the No-cry sleep solution! ;) It sounds like you’ll also need the No-cry sleep solution! ;)

]]> Comment on Breastfeeding and Sleep by Co-sleeping for sanity | Musings of a crunchy, domestic goddess http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/09/17/breastfeeding-and-sleep/#comment-12 Co-sleeping for sanity | Musings of a crunchy, domestic goddess Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:19:48 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/09/17/breastfeeding-and-sleep/#comment-12 [...] Nicole at Leche, Baby! wrote about her discovery of the Dr. Sears’ The Baby Sleep Book and co-sleeping [...] [...] Nicole at Leche, Baby! wrote about her discovery of the Dr. Sears’ The Baby Sleep Book and co-sleeping [...]

]]> Comment on Tara’s breastfeeding tips: Part 4 by Sinead@BreastFeedingMums http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/05/20/taras-breastfeeding-tips-part-4/#comment-11 Sinead@BreastFeedingMums Sat, 25 Aug 2007 13:34:46 +0000 http://www.lechebaby.com/2007/05/20/taras-breastfeeding-tips-part-4/#comment-11 Great advice! Personal experience is a great teacher :) Great advice! Personal experience is a great teacher :)

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