LLL of Sandy

Enrichment Meeting

2012-01-17T15:29:00.000-08:00

Don't forget this will be the only enrichment meeting during this series. So, come join us for Crafts with Kids enrichment meeting. Come share ideas for fun things to do with toddlers and preschoolers during the cold winter months.

Don't forget!

2011-12-18T10:33:00.000-08:00

To nurse your baby, that is! Unintended weaning can happy during busy or stressful times. The holiday season is a time we need to remember that our babies still need to nurse, even through the hustle and bustle. Enjoy this article, Holiday Weaning, and please remember to take it easy, nurse and enjoy the season!

Nutrition during the holidays

2011-12-07T18:48:00.001-08:00

Join us for next week's series meeting #4 Nutrition and Weaning where we will discuss nutrition during the holidays. What are you family's food traditions? How do you make sure you get proper nutrition nursing through the holidays? How do you avoid holiday weaning? How do you keep good intentioned we family members from giving baby foods they're not ready for? Let's talk about it!

Tuesday, December 13, 2011 10:00-11:30am

Changes

2011-12-02T18:17:00.001-08:00

La Leche League of Sandy is going through some changes. Long time leader, Kathy Grossman moved to Moab. While saying goodbye is hard, we are very happy to welcome a new leader to our ranks! Meghan Johnston, leader with LLL of Salt Lake City will now be leading with our group as well.

Rocio, Meghan and I (Renee) will be holding series meetings as usual, but our Enrichment meetings will be changing. We will now only offer three Enrichment meetings per year. They will be held the first month of each series on the usual day, the fourth Tuesday of the month. For 2012 we will have an Enrichment meeting in January, May and September.

We look forward to a new year full of helping mothers and babies. Hope to see at our next series meeting on December 13, 2011!

Enrichment Meeting tomorrow at 10 am!

2011-11-21T16:20:00.001-08:00

All La Leche League members are welcome to attend our enrichment meetings. Tomorrow we will be discussing extended nursing. Learn about some of the challenges and the many rewards of nursing beyond the first year. Hope to see you there!

Meeting tomorrow!

2011-11-07T14:20:00.000-08:00

Join us tomorrow at 10 am for Series Meeting #3: The Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties. We will be discussing the normal course of breastfeeding, recognizing challenges, caring for yourself, getting support. All mothers and the children who need them are invited to attend. Hope to see you tomorrow!

New Beginnings

2011-10-30T07:21:00.000-07:00

Please enjoy the latest issue of New Beginnings! NB_ISSUE4_11_Zmag.pdf

Enrichment Meeting tomorrow!

2011-10-24T15:48:00.000-07:00

All LLL members are welcome to our enrichment meetings. Tomorrow's topic is Sleep & Relationships and will be led by Kathy. Hope to see you there!

Meeting today!

2011-10-11T08:16:00.000-07:00

Today will be Series Meeting #2. Bringing Home Baby, The Family & The Breastfed Baby.

Breastfeeding Today

2011-09-30T11:08:00.000-07:00

Enjoy the latest issue of Breastfeeding Today!

Next Series meeting

2011-09-30T10:49:00.000-07:00

Join us! Tuesday, October 11, 2011. Series meeting #2: Baby Arrives: The Family and the Breastfed Baby: Preparing for birth, getting nursing off to a good start, and establishing nursing in the early weeks. All interested women and any children that need them are welcome! Hope to see you then.

New Beginnings Issue 3- 2011

2011-09-06T20:20:00.000-07:00

Enjoy great articles, mother's stories and much more!

NB_ISSUE3_11_Zmag.pdf

Breastfeeding Cafe

2011-08-08T19:03:00.001-07:00

Have you made it down to this year's Breastfeeding Cafe? There are lots of fun things going on! Be sure to check out the Events Calendar and go enjoy what the cafe has to offer!

Series Meeting Tomorrow

2011-08-08T19:01:00.001-07:00

Join us tomorrow at 10am for series meeting #4: Nutrition and Weaning
Starting solids, family nutrition, enjoying extended nursing, weaning naturally, and practicing loving guidance

Series Meeting Moved to Willow Creek Park

2011-07-08T20:16:00.001-07:00

Kids home for the summer? Want to see your La Leche League freinds but find it's hard to come to meetings? Our July 12 series meeting will be at the park!

We will be meeting at Willow Creek Park: 8400 South 2000 East in Sandy. Bring your kids and your sunblock for a good time! This will be an informal meeting, however leader will be available to answer questions from 10-11:30am.

Mothers See! Mothers Do!

2011-07-08T20:13:00.000-07:00

This year's Breastfeeding Cafe theme is

Mothers See! Mothers Do!

In Public, In Pictures & Online Too!

Latch On America!

2011-07-07T13:45:00.000-07:00

Milk for Thought and Latch on America are coming to Salt Lake City! July 22nd, SE (not NE) section of library square (main library 210 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, Utah.) There will be vendors and activities as well as members from Utah's breastfeeding support community uniting to bring the community together with the breastfeeding community. Hope to see you there!

Ways to Help

2011-07-04T23:03:00.000-07:00

If you are wondering how you can be a part of World Breastfeeding Week we have your answers!

*Volunteer at the 6th annual Salt Lake City Breastfeeding Cafe by emailing reneeyeoman@gmail.com

*Volunteer to help out or participate in The Big Latch On by emailing mctimbra@hotmail.com

*Blog in the 2nd annual Breastfeeding Cafe blog carnival by contacting clindstrom2@gmail.com

*Become a La Leche League member

*Join the Utah Breastfeeding Coalition

*Participate in a baby wearing flash mob!

Breastfeeding Cafe

2011-06-23T19:49:00.000-07:00

Would you like to volunteer to help at the 6th annual Breastfeeding Cafe this August? Email Renee for more information!

Meeting in the Park!

2011-06-16T15:23:00.001-07:00

Kids home for the summer? Want to see your La Leche League freinds but find it's hard to come to meetings? Our July series meeting will be at the park!

We will be meeting at Willow Creek Park: 8400 South 2000 East in Sandy. Bring your kids and your sunblock for a good time! This will be an informal meeting, however leader will be available to answer questions from 10-11:30am.

*** we will not be holding our regularly scheduled meeting at Community of Grace***

Series Meeting Tomorrow

2011-06-13T20:42:00.001-07:00

2: Baby Arrives: The Family and the Breastfed Baby
Preparing for birth, getting nursing off to a good start, and establishing nursing in the early weeks
June 14, 2011 @ 10am.

See you then!

Flash Mob Rehearsal!

2011-06-13T20:37:00.000-07:00

Attention all baby wearing moms and dads! Come with your carriers and babies this Friday to find out more about the flash mob that will be held in our community! Practice starts at 4pm at

Murray Park Church of Christ - LLL of Murray

494 East 5300 South

Murray, Utah

See you there!

Register for Latch on America!

2011-06-05T19:00:00.000-07:00

Get this event in our community!

Don't Forget!

2011-05-24T20:08:00.000-07:00

Don't forget our first Flash Mob rehearsal is coming up on Friday!!!

First practice May 27, 2011 at 5:30pm. Practice will be held at 494 East 5300 South, Murray, Utah. Hope to see you there!

Baby Wearing Moms & Dads!

2011-05-17T18:24:00.000-07:00

We will be hosting a flash mob somewhere in your community. Come be part of the fun!
First practice May 27, 2011 at 5:30pm. Practice will be held at 494 East 5300 South, Murray, Utah. Hope to see you there!

Like it?

2011-05-14T22:54:00.000-07:00

If you love this beautiful piece of art by local artist and LLL leader Kathy Grossman, it could be yours! This painting will be up for silent auction at this year's Breastfeeding Cafe! Don't miss the opportunity to hang it on your wall!

World Breastfeeding Week 2011

2011-05-13T20:24:00.000-07:00

This years Breastfeeding Cafe theme is:

“Mothers See! Mothers Do!”

The cafe will run August 1-15
Want to volunteer at the cafe? Contact Renee at LLLofSandy@gmail.com
Interested in being part of a flash mob? mctimbra@hotmail.com

Plus,be part of this year's blog carnival!
Visit the Cafe Blog for more information.

World Breastfeeding Week Fundraiser
For a second year, “Mini Breastfeeding Portrait Sessions” will be held August 3rd, 4th and 5th

Cost:

$20 minimum donation for a 20 minute portrait session, includes 3 full resolution images

(all $20 goes to group funds)

For an additional fee a CD of images may be purchased, 10% of this fee will stay with group

3 locations
Murray Park, Private Sandy Home, Liberty Park (respectively)

visit photographer's site for follow-up information

Looking forward to seeing many of you for all the exciting festivities!

See you today!

2011-05-10T07:36:00.001-07:00

For our monthly series meeting: 1: The Importance of Breastfeeding
Nursing benefits for baby, mother, father, families and the world
May 10, 2011

Memberships

2011-04-30T21:42:00.000-07:00

La Leche League leaders are all volunteers. Your membership helps leaders get the training and resources needed to helps mothers and babies. By entering "Sandy" when you purchase your membership you are keeping your money local and helping to support local mothers. When you purchase a membership with LLL of Sandy you also receive access to our lending library and enrichment meetings. Visit the LLL of Utah site today to purchase your membership, or contact Kathy at hkgrossman@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!

Series Meeting Tomorrow

2011-04-11T14:30:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow, April 12 is series meeting #4: Nutrition and Weaning: Discuss starting solids, family nutrition, enjoying extended nursing, weaning naturally, and practicing loving guidance.

Thank you Jennifer!

2011-03-22T20:23:00.000-07:00

Long time Sandy leader Jennifer Hermes has decided to retire. La Leche League of Sandy is proud to say Jennifer was a leader for seven years. Many mothers have benefited from Jennifer's knowledge and kind heart. Many thanks to Jennifer for all she's done for LLL of Sandy, our leaders, members and visiting mothers.

August 2010 Co-leaders Kathy, Jen and Jessica meet at Renee's house.

Sandy Co-leaders Kathy, Jen, Jessica and Renee

Lunch with Jennifer, Timbra, Elizabeth and Kathy all of whom are leaders with LLL of Utah.

Thank you Jennifer for all your hard work and dedication. You will be missed!

Next Series Meeting

2011-03-05T14:43:00.000-08:00

Will be #3: The Art of Breastfeeding & Avoiding DifficultiesThe normal course of breastfeeding, recognizing challenges, caring for yourself, getting support
on Tuesday, March 8, 2001 at 10am!

When will my baby sleep through the night?

2011-02-22T20:19:00.000-08:00

This seems to be on every mothers mind. If it's not our own worry it's that of friends, family and complete strangers! Many mothers of even the smallest infants have been asked if their baby is sleeping through the night. The real question is, "Should they be?"

The answer is not necessarily. Especially if you have a newborn. Breast milk is highly digestible and in the early weeks, your baby may not get enough nourishment if he sleeps through the night. Breastfed babies need to breastfeed at least eight to twelve times every 24 hours, usually every two to three hours. Most babies will gradually sleep for longer stretches at night, but they will continue to need night feedings for months.

You may have heard that giving your baby cereal will encourage sleeping longer at night. This simply isn't true. A baby's immature digestive system isn't ready for solid food until some time around the middle of the first year, and solids given too early may actually upset a baby's tummy. You will find information about this topic here.

Many mothers find that keeping baby close all night makes nighttime parenting less tiring. Throughout history, babies and mothers have traditionally slept close to each other. The idea that a baby belongs all alone in a crib is a fairly recent notion. Many have found "shared sleeping" or "the family bed" a good way to meet babies' nighttime needs with few interruptions to the parents' sleep. Rolling over to nurse your baby and drifting peacefully back to sleep is so much easier (and warmer in the winter!) than getting out of bed, going to the crib, sitting up to breastfeed the baby, and then struggling to get both of you back to sleep. This article discusses nighttime parenting.

Some authorities believe that parents need to teach babies to comfort themselves when they awaken at night, and some go as far as suggesting how long parents can allow a child to "cry it out" before responding. While such methods may work for some families, many other mothers and fathers have found peace in trusting their instincts and responding to their babies' cries. It helps to remember that babies' sleep cycles are very different from those of adults, and a young infant needs to awaken during the night in order to get enough nourishment.

Just like every adult has different sleep patterns, babies do too. Parenting is a 24 hour per day job. Remember to get rest when you can and know that your baby will sleep through the night when he is ready.

*this post was in-part taken from FAQ on the LLLI website. Please visit LLL's Frequently Asked Questions page for the answers to this and many other questions.

Raising Boys

2011-02-21T15:19:00.000-08:00

Join us tomorrow 2/22/11 at 10am for our enrichment meeting on raising boys. Enrichment meetings are open to all LLL members, but if this is a topic of interest to you please come and check it out! Hope to see you there!

	Community of Grace Presbyterian Church 2015 E Newcastle Drive (8890 South) Sandy, UT

IRS Decision a Victory for Nursing Mothers Everywhere

2011-02-11T15:53:00.000-08:00

IRS Decision a Victory for Nursing Mothers Everywhere

Breastfeeding Equipment to be Allowed as Medical Tax Deduction and Reimbursed by Flexible Health Spending Accounts

Washington, D.C. - In response to a request from Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tom Harkin (D-IA), and Representatives Sander Levin (D-MI) and Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced they will reverse a ruling that denies equipment used to help women breast feed from being covered as a health care expense. The previous ruling excluded breast pumps from coverage under flexible health spending accounts and made them non-deductible on tax returns.

Merkley, Harkin, Levin, and Maloney wrote to IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman in November to call for the decision to be reversed. Senators Merkley and Harkin were joined by 9 other Senators; 32 other House members joined Reps. Levin and Maloney.

In response to today's decision, Senators Merkley and Harkin and Reps. Levin and Maloney released the following statement:

"Today's decision is a huge victory for nursing mothers everywhere. Modern medicine has documented numerous health benefits linked to breastfeeding, including a reduced risk of illness in infants and a reduced risk of cancer in mothers. And because breastfeeding is so effective in preventing disease, it also happens to save billions in health care costs. We thank the IRS for their careful consideration and quick response."

A PDF of the complete House members' letter to Commissioner Shulman can be found here; the Senate version is here. (They are identical.)

Additional Background

A tax ruling by the IRS last year disallowed breast pumps and other breastfeeding supplies as medical deductions, thus also excluding them as permissible expenses under flexible health spending accounts.

Rep. Maloney and Sen. Merkley secured a provision in health care reforms passed earlier this year that employers of hourly workers are be required to provide breastfeeding employees with "reasonable break time" and a private, non-bathroom place to express breast milk during the workday, up until the child's first birthday.

Breastfeeding is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization for all children under six months.

Twenty-four states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have laws related to breastfeeding in the workplace; fully 43 states and the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands have laws which allow women to breastfeed in any public or private location.

View the list and more at the National Conference of State Legislatures: http://www.ncsl.org/IssuesResearch/Health/BreastfeedingLaws/tabid/14389/Default.aspx

Breast Milk Donation Center now in Utah!

2011-02-08T20:17:00.000-08:00

The Salt Lake Mothers’ Milk Donation Center serves as a screening and collection site for the non-profit Mothers’ Milk Bank in Denver, Colorado. Local nursing mothers wishing to donate excess milk can visit the Center to volunteer as donors. For more information please visit The Salt Lake Mothers’ Milk Donation Center.

Come to our next series meeting!

2011-02-06T20:48:00.000-08:00

This coming Tuesday is Series meeting #2: Baby Arrives: The Family and the Breastfed Baby
Preparing for birth, getting nursing off to a good start, and establishing nursing in the early weeks
February 8, 2010

As always, our meetings are open to all interested women and any babies or children who need them. Come talk about getting breastfeeding off to a good start and ask any questions you might have! See you Tuesday!

WHO on Breastfeeding

2011-01-31T18:15:00.000-08:00

The World Health Organization states,
"Breastfeeding is the normal way of providing young infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Virtually all mothers can breastfeed, provided they have accurate information, and the support of their family, the health care system and society at large.
Colostrum, the yellowish, sticky breast milk produced at the end of pregnancy, is recommended by WHO as the perfect food for the newborn, and feeding should be initiated within the first hour after birth.
Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to 6 months of age, with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to two years of age or beyond."

Benefits of Extended Nursing

2011-01-30T16:15:00.000-08:00

Toddlers breastfeed for many of the same reasons infants breastfeed: for nutrition, comfort, security, for a way to calm down and for reassurance. Mothers breastfeed their toddlers for many of the same reasons they breastfeed their infants: they recognize their children's needs, they enjoy the closeness, they want to offer comfort, and they understand the health benefits. (See the FAQ, "What are the Benefits of Breastfeeding My Baby?" for more information.) The American Academy of Pediatrics currently recommends that "Breastfeeding should be continued for at least the first year of life and beyond for as long as mutually desired by mother and child.." * The World Health Organization and UNICEF recommend that babies be breastfed for at least two years.
Breastfeeding a toddler helps with the child's ability to mature. Although some experts say a toddler who is not weaned will have difficulty becoming independent, it's usually the fearful, clingy children that have been pushed into situations requiring too much independence too soon. A breastfeeding toddler is having his dependency needs met. The closeness and availability of the mother through breastfeeding is one of the best ways to help toddlers grow emotionally.
Breastfeeding can help a toddler understand discipline as well. Discipline is teaching a child about what is right and good, not punishment for normal toddler behavior. To help a toddler with discipline, he needs to feel good about himself and his world. Breastfeeding helps a toddler feel good about himself, because his needs are being met.
Just as babies do, toddlers receive health benefits from breastfeeding. Your milk continues to provide immunities and vitamins, and can help protect your toddler from illness and allergies. If your toddler does get sick, nursing will help comfort him. In fact, a toddler with an upset stomach may be able to tolerate nothing but human milk.
Toddlers have a huge world to explore, and breastfeeding provides them (and their mothers!) with some quiet time in their busy, waking hours.

*See "Breastfeeding and Use of Human Milk" in PEDIATRICS Vol. 115 No. 2 February 2005, pp. 496-506

For this and more information on breastfeeding click here!

Call to Action

2011-01-20T07:08:00.001-08:00

The US Surgeon General's Breastfeeding Call to Action was released this morning. Read it here!

Breastfeeding Today

2011-01-11T21:16:00.000-08:00

Learn about Laid Back Breastfeeding in this issue of Breastfeeding Today!

Series Meeting Tomorrow

2011-01-10T13:21:00.000-08:00

Join us for Series meeting #1: The Importance of Breastfeeding
This meeting is about breastfeeding benefits for baby, mother, father, families and the world! As always, all interested women are welcome. Any babies or young children who need you are also welcome!

See you tomorrow, January 11, 2011at 10am for our first meeting of the new year!

When Should my Baby Start Solids?

2010-12-14T19:36:00.000-08:00

Human milk is the only food that healthy, full-term babies need for about the first six months of life. The composition of human milk varies according to the time of day and the age of the baby, so that each mother provides the milk that meets her own baby's unique needs. Human milk provides immunity factors for as long as the baby nurses, and many of the health benefits of breastfeeding continue well into childhood and beyond.
Most solid foods are lower in calories than human milk, of lower nutritional value, and can be difficult for young babies to digest. Introduced early, they can cause unpleasant reactions and even trigger allergies. These problems can be avoided by waiting until your baby is ready for solids. Some parents have found introducing solids before baby is ready to be a waste of time, energy and money.
Breastfed babies do not need to have complementary food introduced until about the middle of the first year. Before that time, you will notice some signs that your baby is changing developmentally, in preparation for beginning solids in a few months. You will notice that:

he becomes more sociable, playing and holding "conversations" with you during a nursing session
he has a growth spurt and nurses more frequently for a while
he imitates the chewing motions you make whilst eating -- he is practicing!

You will know that he is really ready to start solids when:

he is about six months old
he can sit up without any support
he continues to be hungry despite more frequent nursing which is unrelated to illness or teething
he has lost the tongue-thrusting reflex and does not push solids out of his mouth
he can pick up things with his finger and thumb (pincer grasp)

Babies who are ready for solids can usually feed themselves. Mothers often report that they knew their babies were ready when they picked up food from a plate, chewed it, swallowed it, and wanted more.
Listen to your baby! Babies with a tendency to allergies may refuse solids until later in their first year. As long as they are growing well and are happy and healthy, there is no need for concern.

For this and more information on starting solids visit the LLLI website's resource on starting solids.

Next Series Meeting

2010-12-12T21:19:00.000-08:00

Hope to see you Tuesday, December 14 at 10am for series meeting 4: Nutrition and Weaning. We will cover some of the following topics as well as any questions or concerns you may have: starting solids, family nutrition, enjoying extended nursing, weaning naturally, and practicing loving guidance. LLL meetings are open to all interested women and their babies and children who need them. See you Tuesday!

New Beginnings

2010-11-16T09:10:00.000-08:00

Please enjoy this issue of LLL's magazine, New Beginnings!
NB_Issue_1_10_FINALZmags.pdf

Breastfeeding Today

2010-11-13T19:55:00.000-08:00

Enjoy this publication of Breastfeeding Today!

Series Meeting Tomorrow

2010-11-08T17:10:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow, November 9, 2010 Series meeting #3: The Art of Breastfeeding & Avoiding Difficulties;The normal course of breastfeeding, recognizing challenges, caring for yourself, and getting support.

As always, our meetings are free to all interested women and any babies or children who need them. Hope to see you there!

LLL of Sandy is on Facebook

2010-11-08T12:02:00.000-08:00

Don't forget to follow LLL of Sandy on Facebook for current meeting topics, breastfeeding information and more!

The 10 Easy Reasons to Breastfeed

2010-11-05T14:59:00.000-07:00

Baby's whole body and brain benefit immensely.
Release for mother hormonally causing calmer feelings.
Easier digestion for baby than formula.
Available fresh instantly for hungry baby.
Soothing for a crying baby.
Treasure of a lifetime bond with your child.
Free (cheaper than formula by a long shot)!
Effortless pregnancy weight loss.
Enhanced poop smells better than formula-fed babies (until solids start!).
Decreased risk of SIDS than formula-fed babies.

From NEW BEGINNINGS, Vol. 23 No. 5, September-October 2006, p. 204

Did you know?

2010-11-04T18:40:00.000-07:00

Did you know that many of your breastfeeding questions can be answered with a click of your mouse? Check out these wonderful Breastfeeding Answers pages from llli.org! For instance did you know that human milk contains anti-infective properties?

Human Milk Has Anti-Infective Properties

Breastfeeding mothers often notice that their children are sick less often than children who aren't breastfed. Human milk provides different kinds of defense against disease, including secretory antibodies against specific pathogens. It also contains lactoferrin, which not only is the source of iron for breastfed infants, but also appears to have antibacterial and antiviral properties. Other components in human milk protect infants on a molecular level because their actual shape hinders certain pathogen's access to the infant.

Because human milk has protective qualities, infants who are not breastfed have more emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and treatments with antibiotics. The protective effects extend beyond weaning. (See the table below.)

Human milk offers immunological protection against many chronic diseases. According to Outcomes of Breastfeeding versus Formula Feeding, compiled by Ginna Wall, MN, IBCLC, and Jon Ahrendsen, MD, FAAFP, human milk feeding is associated with less risk of the following diseases: celiac disease, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, sudden infant death syndrome, childhood cancer, autoimmune thyroid disease, appendicitis, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, helicobacter pylori infection (associated with gastric ulcers), Crohn's disease, colitis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, tonsillitis, allergies, atopic disease, and asthma. (This comprehensive report can be found at www.lalecheleague.org/docs/Outcomes_of_breastfeeding_June_2007.pdf *.)

The mechanism of these apparent long-term immunologic benefits remains unclear, although theories abound. Human milk contains bioactive components that enhance the growth and development of the human infant.

One gastrointestinal hormone, cholecystokinine (CCK) signals sedation and a feeling of satiation and well-being. During suckling, CCK release in both mother and infant produces a sleepy feeling. The infant's CCK level peaks twice after suckling. The first peak occurs immediately after the feeding. It peaks again 30 to 60 minutes later. The first CCK rise is probably induced by suckling; the second by the presence of milk in the GI tract. The drop of infant CCK levels 10 minutes after a feeding implies a "window" within which the infant can be awakened to feed from the second breast or to reattach to the first side for additional fat-rich milk. Waiting 30 minutes after the feeding before laying the baby down takes advantage of the second CCK peak to help the infant to stay asleep.

* This link updated in May, 2007

Maya Ties for sale

2010-11-03T19:58:00.000-07:00

LLL of Sandy currently has two Maya Tie mei tei baby carries for sale. For prices and/or to purchase please email Renee at LLLofSandy@gmail.com

gentle discipline & loving guidance

2010-11-02T19:25:00.000-07:00

LLL has 10 concepts (see the bottom of our blog for all 10.) One of them is From infancy on, children need loving guidance which reflects acceptance of their capabilities and sensitivity to their feelings. Today at the LLL of Murray meeting Timbra talked about ways to put gentle discipline in action in our lives from gently helping a breastfeeding baby not to bite, to keeping toddlers out of mischief. When we give our babies and children respect as fellow members of the family and take their personality and needs into consideration we are giving them more than just discipline that will keep them from harm, but valuable tools that will help them deal with others throughout their lifetime.

For more information on gentle discipline read this article from LLLI, entitled What is Gentle Discipline?

Breastfeeding the Adopted Baby

2010-10-28T19:47:00.000-07:00

Here is what La Leche League has to say about adoptive breastfeeding.

How wonderful for you and your new baby that you want to breastfeed. You can read stories from mothers who have breastfed their adopted babies. Each situation is unique so it is important to educate yourself as much as possible about this exciting endeavor.

Most mothers are able to produce at least a little milk. Whether you have been pregnant before or not does not affect your ability to produce milk. Adoptive mothers may be able to induce lactation by using a breast pump every 2-3 hours, either before the baby comes or after. Some also use a device such as the Medela Supplemental Nursing System or the Lact-Aid Nurser Training System. These both enable you to feed your baby while he is at your breast. This way, your baby gets enough milk while stimulating your body to produce your own milk. The key to all this is that the more stimulation your breasts receive, either by pump or baby, the more likely milk will be produced.

Mothers who have breastfed adopted babies often say that having achievable goals for inducing lactation helped them feel successful in the long run. They also say that breastfeeding has numerous benefits in addition to nutrition.

Mothers who induce lactation vary widely in the amount of milk they are able to produce and in the amount of time required to produce milk. All agree that inducing lactation is a process that takes patience, commitment, diligence and education. Even mothers who have breastfed previous babies may not ever be able to fully breastfeed an adoptive baby. A sensible goal, then, might be to try to provide some, or maybe most, of your new baby's nutrition yourself, while fully enjoying the closeness and bonding that breastfeeding brings. Even if your baby does not breastfeed, you can still hold him for all his feedings (and lots of holding in between!) and foster the same kind of attachment that all babies have for the mommies and daddies who love them.

Attend a La Leche League Group meeting in your area for additional information and support. To find a Leader of a local Group, check out the section of our Web site entitled Finding a Local LLL Group .

Resources for Additional Information

These items are all available from the LLLI Online Store or through your local Leader.

Baby Wearing

2010-10-27T20:17:00.000-07:00

Tuesday we talked about baby wearing. There are many different types of carriers, but our focus was on soft carriers. Ring slings, mei tais, wraps and pouches are easy and comfortable ways to keep baby close and wonderful for discreet nursing. There are many benefits of baby wearing including ease for mother, less crying and increased learning for baby.
LLL on baby wearing
Dr. Sears on baby wearing

LLL of Sandy currently has two Maya Ties for sale. If you're interested in purchasing one please email Renee at lllofsandy@gmail.com.

October 26 Enrichment

2010-10-25T20:12:00.001-07:00

All LLL members are welcome to our enrichment meetings. Tomorrow's topic is babywearing. We'll be talking about the different types for baby carries, have displays and discuss the benefits of baby wearing. Hope to see you there!

Series Meeting Tomorrow

2010-10-11T07:52:00.000-07:00

Join us tomorrow, October 12, for series meeting #2
Baby Arrives: The Family and the Breastfed Baby
Preparing for birth, getting nursing off to a good start, and establishing nursing in the early weeks

LLL meetings are free for all interested women. Babies and young children who need you are welcome.

Infant Sleep, breastfeeding & Bed Sharing

2010-09-27T09:03:00.000-07:00

Join us for our Enrichment meeting tomorrow at 10am! Hope to see you there!

New Beginnings

2010-08-14T20:18:00.000-07:00

Check out an excerpt from the new revised edition of The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding about birth and it's important roll in the success of breastfeeding!
NB_ISSUE3_10_FINL_zmags.pdf

Nutrition and Weaning

2010-08-14T20:07:00.000-07:00

This month, led by Rocio, we discussed what natural, baby led weaning looks like, the changes we go through as a parent as our babies turn into toddlers and preschoolers, myths surrounding extended nursing, and how to wean gradually and with love.

For more information on toddler nursing and weaning please visit the following links.

Advantages of Toddler Nursing
Breastfeeding During Pregnancy
Breastfeeding and Weaning a Toddler
Would Weaning Make my Life Easier?
How to Wean

World Breastfeeding Week

2010-07-19T09:31:00.000-07:00

The first week of August marks World Breastfeeding Week.

There are many ways you can be involved in the promotion and protection of breastfeeding and it's "normalcy" this year.

1) Drop by read and comment on the blog Carnival posts http://yeoman5.blogspot.com/2010/07/baby-friendly-one-baby-at-time-718.html is where one mother blogs and at the bottom of each post, a list of other bloggers sharing their thoughts and ideas about each topic, EVERY DAY from July 18-31st

2) Take part in our fundraiser: The La Leche League of Murray will be holding a fundraiser for World Breastfeeding Week in the form of "Mini Breastfeeding Portrait Sessions." Timbra Wiist will be offering her photographic services and time as a donation to the Murray LLL group and to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. Please email landslidephotography@hotmail.com to RSVP for this fundraiser which will be held

~Murray Park Wednesday August 4th 4pm-7pm (Outdoor)
~Private Home in Sandy Thursday August 5th 1pm-4pm (Indoor/Outdoor) also silent auction to raise funds for LLL of Sandy
AND
~Liberty Park Friday August 6th 3pm-6pm (Outdoor)

Further location details will be given through private email at time of RSVP

Minimum donation for Mini Breastfeeding Portrait Session is $20 and includes 5-10 Full Resolution digital images (emailed or uploaded to a photo purchasing site)

Snacks provided and additional donations for WBW appreciated

AND the third way to take part in WBW is to either visit or volunteer at the Salt Lake City Breastfeeding Cafe, which is in it's FIFTH year, being held in the Share Space at the Downtown Library. Check out the blog for more information http://breastfeedingcafe.wordpress.com/

Next Series Meeting

2010-06-27T21:24:00.000-07:00

Join us on July 13, 2010 for topic #3: The Art of Breastfeeding & Avoiding Difficulties:
The normal course of breastfeeding, recognizing challenges, caring for yourself, getting support.

All LLL meetings are open to any interested women and any children that may need her. As always LLL is free of charge. Hope to see you there!

Supporting Troubled Kids

2010-06-20T19:37:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to join us for our monthly enrichment meeting for members! Laurel, with LLL of SLC will be leading our topic "supporting troubled kids." If you don't have a membership but the topic interests you we encourage you to come check it out!

A Planet Friendly Period

2010-05-28T14:12:00.000-07:00

This week we talked about natural menstrual products based on this article in Mothering Magazine. Cloth pads and pantyliners benefit women in lots of ways are are good for the planet too. They are free of toxic chemicals, are cute, and feel much nicer on the skin to name a few benefits. We also talked about menstrual cups and sea sponge tampons. Check out this article and decide if natural menstrual products are for you!

March/April 2010

A Planet Friendly Period

2010-05-24T15:35:00.000-07:00

Our enrichment meeting tomorrow is about how to have a natural/plant friendly period. Enrichment meetings are open to all members, but if you aren't a member and this topic interests you please join us!

LLL Philosophy

2010-04-27T19:26:00.000-07:00

La Leche League's philosophy is based on 10 concepts. Here they are:

*Mothering through breastfeeding is the most natural and effective way of understanding and satisfying the needs of the baby.

*Mother and baby need to be together early and often to establish a satisfying relationship and an adequate milk supply.

*In the early years the baby has an intense need to be with his mother which is as basic as his need for food.

*Breast milk is the superior infant food.

*For the healthy full-term baby, breast milk is the only food necessary until baby shows signs of needing solids, about the middle of the first year after birth.

*Ideally the breastfeeding relationship will continue until the baby outgrows the need.

*Alert and active participation by the mother in childbirth is a help in getting breastfeeding off to a good start.

*Breastfeeding is enhanced and the nursing couple sustained by the loving support, help and companionship of the baby's father. A father's unique relationship with his baby is an important element in the child's development from early infancy.

*Good nutrition means eating a well-balanced and varied diet of foods in as close to their natural state as possible.

*From infancy on, children need loving guidance which reflects acceptance of their capabilities and sensitivity to their feelings.

Meeting Tomorrow

2010-04-12T17:05:00.000-07:00

Join us tomorrow at 10am for Series Meeting # 4: Nutrition and Weaning
Starting solids, family nutrition, extended nursing, approaches to weaning, loving guidance.

As always, our meetings are free to all interested women & any children who need them. Our meetings are informal discussions, so don't worry if you're running late! We hope to see you there!

Art by Kathy Grossman

2010-03-31T14:57:00.000-07:00

A special thanks to Sandy leader Kathy Grossman for generously letting us use images of her beautiful paintings of mothers and babes for our website!

Attachment Parenting

2010-03-29T19:38:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Ginger for leading this month's Enrichment meeting on The Attachment Parenting Book by William Sears.

What is Attachment Parenting (or AP)? Attachment parenting is a style of caring for your infant that brings out the best in the baby and the best in the parents. The 7 B's or attachment tools, according to Dr. Sears' book, are: Birth Bonding, Breastfeeding, Baby Wearing, Bedding close to Baby, Belief in the Language value of your baby's cry, Beware of baby trainers, and Balance. That said, here is a bit more about AP:

AP is a starter style. There may be medical or family circumstances why you are unable to practice all of these baby B's. Attachment parenting implies first opening your mind and heart to the individual needs of your baby, and eventually you will develop the wisdom on how to make on-the-spot decisions on what works best for both you and your baby. Do the best you can with the resources you have – that's all your child will ever expect of you. These baby B's help parents and baby get off to the right start. Use these as starter tips to work out your own parenting style – one that fits the individual needs of your child and your family. Attachment parenting helps you develop your own personal parenting style.
AP is an approach, rather than a strict set of rules. It's actually the style that many parents use instinctively. Parenting is too individual and baby too complex for there to be only one way. The important point is to get connected to your baby, and the baby B's of attachment parenting help. Once connected, stick with what is working and modify what is not. You will ultimately develop your own parenting style that helps parent and baby find a way to fit – the little word that so economically describes the relationship between parent and baby.
AP is responsive parenting. By becoming sensitive to the cues of your infant, you learn to read your baby's level of need. Because baby trusts that his needs will be met and his language listened to, the infant trusts in his ability to give cues. As a result, baby becomes a better cue-giver, parents become better cue-readers, and the whole parent-child communication network becomes easier.
AP is a tool. Tools are things you use to complete a job. The better the tools, the easier and the better you can do the job. Notice we use the term "tools" rather than "steps." With tools you can pick and choose which of those fit your personal parent-child relationship. Steps imply that you have to use all the steps to get the job done. Think of attachment parenting as connecting tools, interactions with your infant that help you and your child get connected. Once connected, the whole parent-child relationship (discipline, healthcare, and plain old having fun with your child) becomes more natural and enjoyable. Consider AP a discipline tool. The better you know your child, the more your child trusts you, and the more effective your discipline will be. You will find it easier to discipline your child and your child will be easier to discipline.

You can find a complete AP index for this book at askdrsears.com.

Attachment Parenting

2010-03-22T20:07:00.000-07:00

Join us tomorrow, March 23, 2010 at 10am for a discussion on William Sears' The Attachment Parenting Book: A Commonsense Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your Baby.

hope to see you there!

Making Your Own Luck

2010-03-11T19:45:00.000-08:00

As mothers we often think we need many gadgets and accessories to get the job of mothering done. Nursing clothes, breast pumps and nursing pillows are on many "must have" lists for breastfeeding moms. As we discussed in this month's series meeting, most nursing moms find they need very few accessories to breastfeed. We also talked about coping with criticism, overcoming common and not so common obstacles. Here are a few helpful links for helping the breastfeeding mom to make her own luck!
Discreet Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding after a c-section
Engorgement
Sore breasts
Increasing milk supply
Sleeping through the night

Thanks to all the new moms that attended, and of course thanks to all our regular moms who keep coming back!

The Art of Breastfeeding & Avoiding Difficulties

2010-03-08T10:49:00.000-08:00

Join us tomorrow for series meeting #3, The Art of Breastfeeding & Avoiding Difficulties at 10am.
The normal course of breastfeeding, recognizing challenges, caring for yourself, getting support

Meetings are open to all interested women. Children who need you are always welcome. Series meetings are group discussions, not lectures. We encourage pregnant moms to come before baby is born to get information and support. Hope to see you there!

Join LLL of Murray tomorrow

2010-03-01T20:17:00.000-08:00

Murray LLL Series Meetings
Held the first Tuesday of each month at 12 noon.
Murray Park Church of Christ
494 East 5300 South
Murray, UT 84107

New Beginnings Issue 1

2010-03-01T20:15:00.000-08:00

Enjoy!

NB_Issue_1_10_FINALZmags.pdf

Enrichment Meeting Tuesday

2010-02-22T07:47:00.000-08:00

Join us tomorrow February 23, 2010 at 10am for a discussion on Elizabeth Pantley's No Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers: Gentle Ways to Stop Bedtime Battles and Improve Your Child's Sleep.

As always, enrichment meetings are for LLL members, but if you are thinking about membership or there is a topic that is of interest to you, please join us!

The Family and the Breastfed Baby

2010-02-09T19:03:00.000-08:00

To we answered the question: "How does the perfect man help a breastfeeding mother?" The answers ranged from helping with night time parenting, starting dinner, helping with bed time routines, to just giving a new mom praise and encouragement. We also talked about making our desires and needs known by communicating verbally or through "honey-do" lists.
We also talked a lot about tandem nursing, nursing right after birth, nursing strikes and weaning. In keeping with today's theme here is a wonderful FAQ page from llli.org entitled "What Is the Father's Roll in the Breastfeeding Relationship?"

Thanks to all who attended, especially the new Moms! We hope to see you next month for series meeting #3: The Art of Breastfeeding & Avoiding Difficulties- The normal course of breastfeeding, recognizing challenges, caring for yourself, getting support. That meeting will be on March 9, 2010 at 10am!

Tomorrow!

2010-02-08T16:35:00.000-08:00

Series Meeting #2: Baby Arrives: The Family and the Breastfed Baby
Preparing for birth, establishing nursing in the early weeks

LLL of Salt Lake launches "Cafe Day"

2010-01-26T18:02:00.000-08:00

LLL of Salt Lake is adding a fourth meeting option for moms and cafe kids! On Thursday January 28th they will launch their winter season Cafe Day at Cafe Niche, 779 East 300 South, from 10 am until 12 noon.

Diaper Free Baby

2010-01-26T17:55:00.000-08:00

Today's meeting was based on the book: The Diaper-free Baby: The Natural Toilet Training Alternative by Christine Gross-Loh. Also known as Elimination Communication or EC, The Diaper-free baby is based on mother-baby responsiveness and focuses on how we respond to cues for baby's feeding, sleeping, and other natural functions. You can learn more about EC at diaperfreebaby.org.

URGENT CALL FOR HUMAN MILK DONATIONS FOR HAITI INFANTS

2010-01-26T17:54:00.000-08:00

There is an urgent need for human milk to be donated for newborn (especially premature) babies in Haiti. . . . Here is the information regarding Haiti and below that, in red, a response to information from our nearest HMBANA Milk Bank (Denver) regarding eligibility and how to donate, beneath that more information on donating to programs that support mothers feeding their own children (in blue):

URGENT CALL FOR HUMAN MILK DONATIONS FOR HAITI INFANTS

The Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA), United States
Breastfeeding Committee (USBC), International Lactation Consultant
Association/United States Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA/USLCA), and
La Leche League International (LLLI) are jointly issuing an urgent call for
human milk donations for premature infants in Haiti, as well as sick and
premature infants in the United States.

This week the first shipment of human milk from mothers in the United States
will be shipped to the U.S. Navy Ship "Comfort" stationed outside Haiti.
"Comfort" is currently set up with a neonatal intensive care unit and
medical personnel to provide urgent care to victims of the earthquake. An
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant stationed at the U.S.
Navy base in Bethesda, MD is assisting with providing breast pump equipment
and supplies to the "Comfort." Dr. Erika Beard-Irvine, pediatric
neonatologist, is on board the "Comfort" to coordinate distribution of the
milk to infants in need. HMBANA, USBC, ILCA/USLCA, and LLL are responding to
requests to provide milk for both premature infants and at-risk mothers who
have recently delivered babies on board the U.S.N.S. Comfort, but an urgent
need exists for additional donations.

At the current time, the infrastructure to deliver human milk on land to
Haiti infants has not yet been established. As soon as that infrastructure
is in place, additional donations will be provided to older infants.

Mothers who are willing to donate human milk should contact their regional
Mothers' Milk Bank of HMBANA. A list of regional milk banks is available at
the HMBANA website at www.hmbana.org.

Currently milk banks are already low on donor milk. New milk donations will
be used for both Haiti victims as well as to replenish donor supplies to
continue to serve sick and premature infants in the U.S. Donor milk provides
unique protection for fragile preterm infants. Financial donations are also
strongly encouraged to allow HMBANA, a nonprofit organization, to continue
serving infants in need.

UNICEF, the World Health Organization, the Emergency Nutrition Network, and
medical professionals all recommend that breastfeeding and human milk be
used for infants in disasters or emergencies. Human milk is life-saving due
to its disease prevention properties. It is safe, clean, and does not depend
on water which is often unavailable or contaminated in an emergency. Relief
workers, health care providers, and other volunteers are urged to provide
support for breastfeeding mothers to enable them to continue breastfeeding,
and to assist pregnant and postpartum women in initiating and sustaining
breastfeeding.

For more information, contact HMBANA at 408-998-4550 or
www.hmbana.org . Additional information can be
provided from the United States Breastfeeding Committee at 202-367-1132
(www.usbreastfeeding.org), ILCA/USLCA at
1-800-452-2478 (www.ilca.org or
www.uslca.org), or La Leche League at 847-519-7730
(www.llli.org).

The Science of Mother's Milk

2010-01-12T20:34:00.000-08:00

Our meeting today was based on the article "The Science of Mother's Milk" by Ayala Ochert on pages 28-29 in Issue 3 / 2009 NEW BEGINNINGS. We talked about prebiotics (sugars naturally found in milk), probiotics (friendly bacteria in milk), oligosaccharides (the special sugars in prebiotics), lactoferrin, colostrum, and the amazing thymus (a central organ of the immune system that is twice as big in breastfed babies as compared to formula-fed babies at four months old). Ochert comments, ". . . people who were never breastfed (or those who were weaned too early) will have deficient immune systems--not just in infancy but for the rest of their lives." To read the entire article visit this New Beginnings link: NB Issue 3-09.

The Importance of Breastfeeding

2010-01-10T20:27:00.001-08:00

Join us for our discussion of topic one: The Importance of Breastfeeding on Tuesday, January 12 at 10:00am at the Community of Grace Presbyterian Church located on the corner of Highland Dr and Newcastle in Sandy.

Series meetings are open to all interested women and focus on breastfeeding in the first year. Although we have topics our aim is to help women breastfeed their babies (in the first year and beyond) so come and join the discussion!

New Beginnings Issue 5-6

2010-01-06T11:31:00.000-08:00

Enjoy!
NB Issue 5-6-09

Nutrition and Weaning

2009-12-09T19:51:00.000-08:00

This month's series meeting was focused on nutrition and weaning. Starting solids is the beginning of weaning. The following information on starting solids can be found on llli.org's FAQ sheet "When should my baby start solids?":

Breastfed babies do not need to have complementary food introduced until about the middle of the first year. Before that time, you will notice some signs that your baby is changing developmentally, in preparation for beginning solids in a few months. You will notice that:

he becomes more sociable, playing and holding "conversations" with you during a nursing session
he has a growth spurt and nurses more frequently for a while
he imitates the chewing motions you make whilst eating -- he is practicing!

You will know that he is really ready to start solids when:

he is about six months old
he can sit up without any support
he continues to be hungry despite more frequent nursing which is unrelated to illness or teething
he has lost the tongue-thrusting reflex and does not push solids out of his mouth
he can pick up things with his finger and thumb (pincer grasp)

Listen to your baby! Babies with a tendency to allergies may refuse solids until later in their first year. As long as they are growing well and are happy and healthy, there is no need for concern.

Good first foods for babies

Save money and give your baby the freshest food by making your own baby food. Here are some suggestions.

Fruits

Most babies love fruits. Make sure they are ripe, and wash well before peeling. Here are some favorites:

Bananas cut into slices which have then been halved or quartered
Unsweetened applesauce, or tiny apple chunks that have been softened by cooking in the microwave
Plums, peaches, pears, and apricots, gently cooked if necessary
Avocado diced into small, bite size pieces

Vegetables

Fresh vegetables should be washed, peeled and cooked until tender. Frozen veggies are convenient to have on hand. Avoid the canned varieties to which salt has been added. Your baby may enjoy:

Baked or boiled sweet potatoes, in tiny chunks
Mashed white potatoes
Baby carrots, green beans, peas and squash

Meat and fish

Babies often prefer well-cooked chicken, which is soft and easy to eat when shredded. Be careful to remove even the tiny bones when serving fish.

Beans and legumes

Remove the skins from beans as they tend to be harder to digest. If you use canned beans for convenience, make sure they are unseasoned.

Grains and cereals

Commercial, iron-fortified cereals are often the first foods served to babies who are not breastfeeding because they need the extra iron, but breastfed babies are rarely anemic as the iron in human milk is well-utilized. If there is concern about the baby's iron levels, a simple test can be done in the doctor's office.

Whole grain cereals, breads and crackers are the most nutritious. Wait until later in the year before offering wheat products. If you use cereals, make sure that they only have one ingredient and use either water or your own milk for mixing. Many mothers prefer to let their older babies chew on a hard bagel or an end of bread instead of sugary teething biscuits.

Birth Order

2009-11-29T10:53:00.000-08:00

This month's series meeting, lead by Kathy, was based on the book by Kevin Leman, The Birth Order Book. Here is an overview:

The Birth Order Book

Why You Are the Way You Are by Kevin Leman

Other variables: age, spacing, gender, temperment, beauty/cuteness, physical attributes, illness/prematurity/disabilities, parenting/family culture.

Parents can identify/overidentify with child in same birth position

First born

Perfectionist, reliable, achiever, hard to ignore, second parent/babysitter, walks and talks early, overparented, pressured to perform, conservative, conscientious, list maker, well organized, critical, serious, scholarly, highly motivated to achieve, precise, strong powers of concentration, writer, perfectionist, can be sloppy but still perfectionist, eyes on Mom and Dad, quiet, skeptical, analytical, assertive, grows up fast, compliant, aggressive, strong willed, model child, pleaser, good student/worker, needs approval, gets walked on, power driven, confident in being taken seriously, tolerant, patient, carries family banner, most punished, king/emperor or queen/empress of family, rescuer

Self tips: learn to say no, take smaller bites of life, lower your sights, avoid perfectionism, take your time, accept mistakes, enjoy organizational skills, allow self to be imperfect, do nice things for yourself, become goal setter, practice positive self-talk, learn to forgive, let others lead

Parenting first borns: Be sensitive to dethroning situations, explain rules, don’t improve on/criticize efforts, allow special privileges, give adults-only attention, go easy on the babysitting, give help when asked

Middle child

Mediator, fewest pictures in the family photo album, avoids conflict, independent, extremely loyal to peer group, many friends, maverick, always plays off first-born, displaced baby, easygoing, laid back, sociable, friendly, outgoing, noncompetitive, unpredictable, squeezed, fifth wheel, goes outside of family for recognition, outsider, free spirit, mediator, pleaser, victim, secretive, “burned child” (get less attention), in helping professions, loyal, less fearful, less anxious, balanced

Self tips: Use social skills, keep your unique qualities, share your ideas, be comfortable with being you, don’t compare yourself, be a leader, don’t spread yourself too thin with friendships/relationships, capitalize on your negotiation skills

Parenting middle children: give special attention and exclusive privileges, give them something new, listen carefully, photograph them alone

Last child

Manipulative, “baby,” charming, blames others, shows off, people person, good salesperson, precocious, engaging, weatherman, performer, noncompliant, scatterbrained, loses things, friendly, charming, gets out of work, “gets away with murder,” prince or princess of family, clown, uncomplicated, tempermental, impatient, impetuous, not taken seriously, lives in shadow of “those born before,” coddled, brash

Self tips: accept responsibility, pick up after yourself, serve others, avoid self-centeredness, admit your faults, share the limelight, date first borns

Parenting last children: Give them responsibilities, hold them responsible, make a big deal of accomplishments, focus on teaching reading, put on some pressure to succeed, complete their baby book

Only child

Lonely, the “super first born,” can have trouble relating to peers, spoiled, self-centered, resentful, well-organized, critical, reliable, conscientious, serious, disciplined, center of the universe, cautious, unhappy, unlikeable, set in their ways, unpopular, useless, perfectionist, rescuer, demanding, double life

Self tips: make time for self, avoid too many commitments, be less critical, serve others, seek out older and younger people,

Parenting only children: (Many same as for parenting first-borns) Avoid criticism, don’t overload or overschedule, allow to fail, avoid pressuring to play with others

Books for Sale

2009-11-29T10:39:00.000-08:00

We have some wonderful breastfeeding and parenting books for sale!

Adventures in Gentle Discipline: A Parent-to-Parent Guide. Hilary Flower. 2005. LLLI. $14.00.

L’Art de l’Allaitement Maternel (French-language Womanly Art of Breastfeeding). LLLI. $10.00.

El Arte Femenino de Amamantar (Spanish-language Womanly Art). LLLI. $$7.95.

The Best Gifts. Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch. 1994. Fitzhenry & Whiteside. $5.00. (2 copies)

Breastfeeding Your Premature Baby. Gwen Gotsch. 1999. LLLI. $5.85 LLL members; $6.50 non-members.

Depression in New Mothers: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment Alternatives. Kathleen A. Kendall-Tackett. 2005. The Haworth Maltreatment and Trauma Press. $24.95

The Happiest Toddler on the Block: The New Way to Stop the Daily Battle of Wills and Raise a Secure and Well-behaved One- to Four-Year-Old. Harvey Karp with Paula Spencer. Bantam Dell. $14.00.

How to Really Love Your Teenager. Ross Campbell. 1971.Victor Books. $5.00.

Mothering Your Nursing Toddler. Norma Jane Bumgarner. 2000. LLLI. (4 copies). $12.95

Nighttime Parenting: How to Get Your Baby and Child to Sleep. William Sears. 2001. LLLI. $6.00.

The No-cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep through the Night.Elizabeth Pantley. 2002. McGraw-Hill. $14.95.

The No-cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers. Elizabeth Pantley. 2005. McGraw-Hill. $15.95.

The Nursing Mother’s Guide to Weaning. Kathleen Huggins and Linda Ziedrich. 1994. The Harvard Common Press. $9.86 for LLL members; $10.95 for non-members.

The Nursing Mother’s Herbal. Sheila Humphrey. 2003. Fairview Press. $16.95.

Please contact Renee @ LLLofSandy@gmail.com or (801) 201-2165 to purchase.

Enrichment Meeting Tuesday

2009-11-21T14:21:00.000-08:00

Enrichment meetings are a perk of membership! Join LLL today and come to our next enrichment meeting this Tuesday, November 24th for: Families and birth order: Yours, his, and baby's.
Hope to see you there!

Contact Kathy at hkgrossman@gmail.com to purchase your membership!

How do I respond to and avoid criticism?

2009-11-11T12:50:00.000-08:00

With the holidays fast approaching and many family gatherings and activities upcoming, we as mothers may be faced with more criticism than usual. Remember that our attitude and tone of voice can make a world of difference in how people accept your responses. The approaches and phrases listed below are helpful for dealing with criticism. Review them and choose the ones that are most comfortable for you.

Use "I" messages instead of "YOU" messages. (Rather than "You always criticize me" try "I really don't like to be criticized.")
I'd like to discuss something. Is this a good time for you?
I feel (angry, hurt, etc.) when...
Having your support means so much to me.
It's amazing how much research has been done over the years. It must surprise you to see me doing _______. I hope I'll be able to handle it well when Abbey starts her own family.
Everyone has to make the decision they feel is best for their situation.
I'm glad that you care so much about the baby. I've thoroughly researched the topic and feel comfortable with my decision. I'd be glad to share my info with you.
I realize that this is an individual decision, and I'd really appreciate your giving me a chance at this.
My doctor has stated...
The American Academy of Pediatrics feels...
That gives me a lot to think about!
Your love and concern for the baby really shows.
That's certainly another way of approaching it.
I'm glad that ___________ worked well for you and your baby.
We're really at odds here. Let's just agree to disagree and still stay friends, OK?
I think we're losing sight of our goal here, which is the baby's well-being. Let's back up a little.
This is a topic that has been debated and argued for generations. Let's not fall into that trap, OK?
There are some valid points to both sides here.
You could be right.
I'd like some time to think about what you just said.
Let's remember that we're both on the same side here.
Can we save the arguments for truly vital topics?
It's a very individual decision, and I'd never try to impose my viewpoints on someone else.
Maybe the topic of _______ should go along with religion and politics: Not a good conversation topic for us.
Discussing __________ can really get me worked up. I'm sorry if I said anything out of line. Let's change the subject.
How about a compromise? You don't mention __________and I won't criticize your driving anymore.
We're Abbey's parents and this is the decision we've made.
You feel very strongly about this, I can see.
This works for our family in our situation, but it might not work for you.
Just Smile. :-)

Ways To Prevent Criticism:

Be discreet if at all possible.
Don't set yourself up for a discussion you don't really want to have.
Avoid issues where you anticipate disagreement. Focus instead on areas where you have something in common.
Offer an explanation of why you do things before you are asked. Do this in a gentle way, letting them know how happy you and the baby are. Be sure you give them permission to do things differently. (See #6 & 29 above)
Appear confident and happy with the way you do things, even if you are not. Don't express doubts to people who don't agree with you.

Finally:

Rise above criticism as much as you can without a "holier than thou" attitude. A positive non-threatening reply works best. In rising above criticism, making light of things often works.
Sometimes it's best to ignore the criticism and consider the source. People often feel defensive and attack when someone is doing things differently.

For these and additional resources please visit llli.org today!

What is a galactagogue? Do I need one?

2009-11-10T20:21:00.000-08:00

Galactagogues are substances that can increase milk supply. They can be used to help increase low supply or build a supply for adoptive nursing or re-lactation. But these alone can't increase your supply. The first question to ask is Do you think your supply is low? and Why?

These are important signs that indicate your baby is receiving enough milk:

The baby nurses frequently averaging at least 8-12 feedings per 24-hour period.
The baby is allowed to determine the length of the feeding, which may be 10 to 20 minutes per breast or longer.
Baby's swallowing sounds are audible as he is breastfeeding.
The baby should gain at least 4-7 ounces per week after the fourth day of life.
The baby will be alert and active, appear healthy, have good color, firm skin, and will be growing in length and head circumference.

If indeed your supply is low, try some of the following:

Encourage your baby to breastfeed frequently and for as long as he will.
Offer both breasts at each feeding. Allow baby to stay at the first breast as long as he is actively sucking and swallowing. Offer the second breast when baby slows down or stops. "Finish the first breast first," is a good general rule. (This technique gives baby lots of the fatty "hindmilk.")
Baby should end the feeding. He may do this by falling asleep and detaching from the breast after about 10 to 30 minutes of active sucking and swallowing.
Be sure baby is latched on and positioned correctly at the breast, that is, lips should be on the areola (the darker skin area), well behind the nipple. An LLL Leader can help fine-tune positioning as well as suggest ideas to ease soreness. Breastfeeding isn't supposed to hurt.
A sleepy baby may benefit from "switch nursing" that is, switching breasts two or three times during each feeding. Switch breasts when baby's sucking slows down and he swallows less often.
All of baby's sucking should be at the breast. Limit or stop pacifier use while encouraging baby to nurse more effectively. If you are supplementing, even temporarily, you can give the supplement by spoon, cup, or with a nursing supplementer. Contact an LLL Leader for assistance in using these.
Contact a local LLL leader for information and support.

Here are some further resources on milk supply issues from LLLi.org.

That being said, some of the most common herbal galactagogues are fenugreek and blessed thistle. These are available in herbal teas (which are not as easy to control dosage), tinctures and capsules. There are also prescription medications that can increase supply such as domperidone which is approved for nursing mothers by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Some more readily available galactagogues may already be in your kitchen cabinet such as barley, brewer's yeast, hops, nettles and fennel. Oatmeal and beer (please read this information on alcohol and breastfeeding before deciding about the beer) are also galactagogues. Who knew?! Enjoying that bowl of oatmeal for breakfast just got even better, but remember that milk supply is based on supply and demand, so don't forget to nurse nurse nurse!

Happy Nursing!

Holiday Weaning

2009-10-27T20:47:00.000-07:00

What is holiday weaning? Holiday weaning is when a baby weans due to the distraction and celebration of a holiday or other special event. There may be visitors from out of town or maybe you and your family are on vacation. Either way, there’s plenty of people, attention, and distraction to keep mother and baby apart. Next thing you know, baby hasn’t breastfed all day or maybe even all weekend.

Does holiday weaning have to happen during a holiday? No. Holiday weaning can happen on vacation, around birthdays or other special events, and even when you’re moving. If a mother travels for business or grandma visits, baby’s routine may get disturbed, and weaning may happen. Any time baby and mother are busy and distracted, holiday weaning may occur.

How do we avoid holiday weaning? Planned realistically, holiday weaning need not occur. Here are a few suggestions:

Let friends and family members know that you cherish your breastfeeding relationship. Don’t present it as a problem. For example, when aunts or grandmothers want to help, give them a task—not the baby.
When family members ask to feed the baby, tell them, “Thank you, but I’m breastfeeding,” and smile.
Use a sling or other carrier to keep baby close to nurse.
Work around nap times and other times when baby is sleeping.
Avoid long car and plane trips if possible. If it’s unavoidable, make sure to take plenty of time for nursing breaks.
Choose clothing that provides easy access to the breast for the little nursling.
Shop for gifts online or from catalogues. Keep “real life” shopping trips short or take plenty of breaks to breastfeed.

Sometimes mothers plan to pump and give a bottle for these events. Remember to pump as often as baby feeds to maintain your milk supply. Keep in mind that the extra work of bottle feeding—pumping, processing, storing, and dish washing—may be just too much when you consider all of the other activities you're doing. Why not breastfeed instead?

Happy holidays & check out these related links...

My baby has weaned before I was ready! Help!

My baby is suddenly refusing to nurse. Does that mean it's time to wean?

Giving the breastfed baby a bottle

2009-10-22T09:35:00.000-07:00

Ideally, babies feed from the breast. However, for mothers who must spend time away from their babies, and for mothers who must occasionally miss a feeding, it is important that the baby will take mother's milk by another method. These tips assume that the baby is being fed his mother's expressed milk. If this is not available, ask the baby's health care provider for advice.

Here are some helpful tips, adapted from an article by Janet Jendron. This article can be found here on llli.org.

1. Have someone else give the bottle. Many breastfeeding babies won't take a bottle from mother, since her smell and presence remind the baby of breastfeeding. One of the best people to give a bottle to a reluctant baby is an experienced bottle feeder. Someone with experience has confidence, and conveys that to the baby.

2. Gently stimulate the mouth with the artificial nipple, as is done for the first nursing at the breast. Let the baby "mouth" it and become familiar with it.

3. Try different kinds of nipples. Some babies like a nipple designed for premature infants, because it is so soft. Consult a health care provider for ideas about artificial nipples to try.

4. Try varying the nipple temperature. Put it in the refrigerator (teething babies like this) or run warm (not hot) water over it.

5. Use lots of cuddling by the person feeding the baby.

6. Some babies take a bottle better in their favorite breastfeeding position; others do better in a totally different position. Try propping the baby in your lap with the baby's back to your chest. The baby will see the room while drinking from the bottle (don't forget eye contact later). Or prop the baby on your slanted forelegs, like in an infant seat, and give the bottle while looking at him.

7. It may be best not to try to give a reluctant baby a bottle when he's gone a long time between feedings and very hungry. Anticipate.

8. Try to feed while moving rhythmically, calming the baby and distracting him from the different nipple.

9. If all else fails, try doing without a rubber or silicone nipple. For a tiny infant, alternative choices include an eyedropper, spoon, periodontal syringe, medicine spoon, special cup for infant feeding, tiny paper cup (the kind given out to hold condiments in fast-food restaurants), training cup or a regular cup.

To cup feed, place the rim of the cup on baby's lower lip and tilt the cup until the milk approaches the baby's lip. The baby's tongue will explore and find the liquid. On the first few attempts, this may take a few minutes. He will then lap or sip the milk. Do NOT pour the milk into the baby's mouth. Keep the level constantly by his lower lip and allow the baby to rest and pause while drinking, but do not remove the cup. When the baby has finished, he will let you know by turning his head away, or by other obvious cues.

Babies who can sit up may prefer to feed themselves (well supervised) from a regular cup or a covered "sippy cup."

When the baby is fed by one of these methods, be sure to breastfeed often when mother and baby are together, to satisfy the baby's sucking need.

Ten Tips for a Normal Birth

2009-10-13T17:13:00.000-07:00

One of LLL's Ten Concepts is: Alert and active participation by the mother in childbirth is a help in getting breastfeeding off to a good start. Today Rocio led meeting number two, Baby Arrives: The Baby and the Breastfed Family in a discussion based on Lamaze International's Ten Tips in The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding that were printed in New Beginnings. Here are the ten tips as seen in New Beginnings 2009, Issue 2.

Choose a place that supports normal birth, a place where you will be comfortable. This may be at home, in a birthing center or in a hospital.
Choose a health care provider who supports the practices that promote normal birth.
Don't request or agree to induction of labor unless there's a medical indication for doing so.
Plan to move around freely during labor. You'll be more comfortable, your labor will progress quickly, and your baby will move through the birth canal easily if you stay upright and respond to the pain of your labor by changing positions.
Consider hiring a doula or professional birth/labor supporter.
Ask that your baby's heartbeat be monitored intermittently, rather than continuously, as this restricts your movement in labor.
Eat and drink as your body tells you to give you energy and prevent dehydration.
Use non-medical pain management strategies, such as focused breathing and comfort measures such as warm baths and showers, massage, and birth balls.
Don't give birth on you back! Upright positions (sitting, squatting or standing) on all fours or on your side enable you to work with gravity to push when your body tells you to.
Keep your baby with you after birth. Skin-to-skin contact keeps to regulate your baby's heartbeat and breathing and helps get breastfeeding off to a good start.

Father's First Steps: 25 Things Every New Father Should Know

2009-09-21T19:34:00.000-07:00

Enrichment meeting tomorrow at 10am!
Community of Grace Presbyterian Church
2015 E. Newcastle Drive (8890 S.), Sandy, UT.
(NE corner of Highland Drive and Newcastle Drive)

Benefits of Breastfeeding

2009-09-08T19:11:00.000-07:00

Today we talked about the benefits of breastfeeding! Here are a few things we came up with...
B- BONDING
R- REST (helps mom rest)
E- EASY
A- AFFORDABLE
S- SMELL (breastfed babies smell good!)
T- TASTES BETTER THAN FORMULA
F- FIGHTS DISEASE
E- EVERYTHING!
E- EAR INFECTIONS (fights against)
D- DELAYED FERTILITY
I- INCREASED IQ
N- NUTRITION (perfect!)
G- GREEN

Series Meeting Tomorrow

2009-09-07T18:36:00.000-07:00

Don't miss out on the advantages of breastfeeding! Tomorrow, September, 8th at 10am!

Breastfeeding Cafe is coming!

2009-07-29T13:09:00.000-07:00

The Breastfeeding Cafe opens in the atrium of the Main Public Library (210 East 400 South) at the start of World Breastfeeding Week. Come celebrate breastfeeding daily with a community of support August 1-31.

Fertility Talk

2009-07-29T13:00:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Salt Lake Leader Christy Porucznik for the enrichment meeting on Tuesday on fertitlity awareness. We discussed Lactational Amenorrhea, Calendar based methods, Bio-marker based methods, and Symptothermal based methods.

Here are some helpful links to find out more about natural family planning.
Natural Family Planning
Standard Days Method
Cycle Beads
Billings Ovulation Method
Taking Charge of Your Fertility
Natural Family Planning/Marquette University

July 28 Enrichment

2009-07-27T09:17:00.001-07:00

Join us tomorrow for Fertility awareness with Salt Lake Leader Christy Porucznik @ 10am!

Welcome Rocio!

2009-07-07T16:05:00.000-07:00

LLL of Sandy is proud to announce a new leader, Rocio Altamirano! Among many great qualities, she is Spanish and English speaking! We are happy to have her as a leader in our group! Welcome Rocio!

Breastfeeding around the house

2009-06-11T15:59:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Kathy for leading Tuesday's meeting about breastfeeding around the house. We discussed all the different rooms in our homes and how they change when you have a baby. From safety in the kitchen, bathroom and laundry room to sleeping arrangements in the master bedroom mothers shared how they made adjustments for baby. Many mothers agreed that what you have intended for each room before baby is not necessarily what that room ends up being after baby arrives.

One mother used a baby jumper toy for baby in laundry room to keep him out of the laundry piles. Many mothers shared new uses for unused nurseries such as spare room or play room. Keeping baby out of toilets and dishwashers is another feat. Some mothers use safety locks and others opt for keeping baby out of certain rooms altogether. Overall, mothers said that keeping an open mind and being willing to rearrange are important when it comes to baby!

Join us for our next enrichment meeting on June 23, 2009. Discussion of the book How to Talk So Kids Will Listen with Timbra from LLL of Murray.

Meeting Tomorrow!

2009-06-08T13:58:00.000-07:00

Series Meeting 2: Baby Arrives: The Family and the Breastfed Baby
Preparing for birth, establishing nursing in the early weeks, & including dad, sibling/s, & grandparents
Tomorrow, June 9, 2009 @ 10am