Breastfeeding: Puppets

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Breastfeeding Dilemma Followup

My baby is 6 weeks old & has several days a week where she eats every 1-2 hrs, then she will have 2 days where she may eat every 30 min-1hr (cluster feeds). I think it's because she's just a lazy nurser(she eats for about 4-5 min & only on one breast per feed). I've tried everything under the sun to make her stay awake longer to feed. The pediatrician says she will eventually grow out of it as she gets older but I feel like there's something else I could do, right? I try supplementing with a breastmilk via bottle at least once before going...

Pediatrician Wants Oil in My Son's Diet

My son has been, apart from teething, needing a diaper, hungry, or tired, a...

Mamma's of 2 Under 2!! Support Needed

If you have ever had 2 under 2 or if you do currently and are reading this I...

Air Travel with a 8 Month Old

I am traveling for the 1st time with my 8 mo daughter so she can meet her 92...

I Need Help with Before Bed Time Activities

Hi moms, I need some advice on what to do for my 19 month old for winding...

Breast Milk Supply & Production

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Breast Milk Decreasing - Help!

My son is just 11mo and I am trying to breast feed until 12mo or longer. I work 3d/wk so pump at work. He gets 2 bottles or sippy cups while I'm at work, 6 oz each. I am now only able to pump about 5 oz total at work so there is a large deficit. I was pumping an extra 1-3 oz after each morning feeding when I'm not at work, but that decreased today to a tiny trickle of < 1/2oz in 15 minutes. We already switched yesterday to 1/2 breast and 1/2 whole milk for one feeding when he's with the babysitter, but I still can't keep up. I tried...