breastfeeding friendly kids books?
my 21month old son got a few “I’m going to be a big brother” type books when we had his baby sister (she’s 8weeks now). But I’ve noticed none of them show breastfeeding. In fact any book or video he’s ever seen always shows baby getting a bottle when it’s time to eat. What’s up with that?
I’m not going to start a whole big tyrade on breastfeeding. But it would be nice for him to see families in books/tv that do things the way we do. Anybody know of books that portray breastfeeding (and maybe even cosleeping or babywearing) in a positive and kid-friendly way?
hmmm, I wasn’t trying to start a fight about how the world was out to get breastfeeders. And of course I don’t need a book to tell my son what’s normal.
But don’t they make african-american dolls? why do they need to? would a child really be so confused playing with a doll that was a different color? would she think she wasn’t normal?
No, but that doesn’t mean it’s not nice to see depictions of the way you live.
Well I can’t personally recommend any of these as I am looking for similar things myself. However, these ones seem to be popular, and I am planning to get one or two myself, probably at least the last two on the list.
Breastfeeding
Mama’s Milk by Michael Elsohn Ross, and Illustrated by Ashley Wolff
All kinds of animals (and people feeding) some info about differnt animals too.
Near Mama’s Heart, by Colleen Newman
co-sleeping, tandem feeding, baby wearing etc as well.
Saturday with Mez, by Lauren Serafin, Jason Rohrer, and Mez
which is about a breastfeeding toddler appears to be mostly big glossy pictures.
These are from
http://www.attachmentscatalog.com/gifts/newproducts2.html These seem to be available on Amazon too.
These ones are from amazon
he Wonders of Mother’s Milk (Hardcover)
by Mishawn Purnell-O’Neal (Author)
The Best Gifts by Marsha Skrypuch
I really want this next one about co-sleeping have heard really good things.
Biggest Bed in the World (Paperback)
by Lindsay Camp (Author), Jonathan Langley (Illustrator)
The other one I really want is this one
We Have a Baby (Paperback)
by Cathryn Falwell (Author)
It shows the baby breastfeeding etc but it includes the older child cuddled up on the couch etc. So it shows the ‘family’ interacting, not just the new baby.
Comments also suggest that you can’t tell the gender of the older sibbling.
Hope this helps.
Pregnancy, Childbirth & Breastfeeding Books
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14 Steps to Better Breastfeeding … |
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Feeding (Breastfeeding) Your Baby: A Special Video for New Mothers $0.87 Part one of a three-part video set that has been developed and produced by lactation consultants, doctors, nurses and breastfeeding mothers. Part one describes how breastfeeding is a natural and learned process, for both you and your baby…. |
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Your Welcome Addition – Preparing for Your Baby $0.77 A special collection of video programs – The Wonder Within, First feedings for Breastfeeding and Formula-Feeding Mothers, and To Make a Difference: For You and Your Baby… |