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How Weaning Happens 21 reviews
Diane Bengson
La Leche League International, 2000
Sound, factual advice and information
I read all the negative reviews of the book before reading so I was hyper-aware of any condescension or propaganda. I found none. How Weaning Happens explains, surprisingly, how weaning happens! Covering all the bases, one learns about the societal influence, anecdotal experiences, emotional impact, physiological impact, and the anthropological history of breastfeeding and weaning. The book ...
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Mothering Your Nursing Toddler33 reviews
Norma Jane Bumgarner
La Leche League International, 2000
Great Book !
I have a two year old son who is still nursing; I purchased this book when he was about one and a half. I found it to be extremely informative and reassuring. In the midst of criticisms and concerns from those around me (when are you going to wean that child????) I really needed to hear from others who are making the same choice that I am making and to be reminded that it is perfectly acceptable ...
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Mothering Multiples: Breastfeeding and Caring for Twins or More! (La Leche League International Book) 22 reviews
Karen Kerkhoff Gromada
La Leche League International, 2007
Wonderful resource
Although I already have two children, this book has already been helpful in preparing for the arrival of our twins. People keep telling me how difficult or even impossible it is to nurse multiples and this is giving me the confidence to stick to it.
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The Breastfeeding Answer Book: Pocket Guide Edition 1 review
Nancy Mohrbacher
La Leche League International, 2005
A core reference for anyone working in the field of lactation
This handy, highly portable, and thoroughly "user friendly" edition of The Breastfeeding Answer Book by Nancy Mohrbacher (an accredited La Leche League Leader and international board-certified lactation consultant) is a core reference for anyone working in the field of lactation. The information is current, definitive, and organized for quick and easy reference. Nancy Mohrbacher has breastfed her ...
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The Fussy Baby How to Bring Out the Best in Your High-Need Child (Sears, William, Growing Family Series.)13 reviews
William Sears, Martha Sears
La Leche League International, 2002
Good common sense
This book gave me comfort that there are other babies out there like mine (because none of my friends' or neighbors' babies are) and that there is nothing wrong with my baby or with me. It also confirmed what I figured was just common sense - follow your instincts and pay attention to your baby's cues. It's been a long road but now we're at 5 1/2 months and her temperament is dramatically ...
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Defining your Own Success: Breastfeeding After Breast Reduction Surgery15 reviews
Diana West
La Leche League International, 2001
A must read for BFAR mothers
This book was suggested by a doula friend and it was exactly what I needed to read. It had all the information necessary as well as all the what if's. If you had a previous surgery and plan to breastfeed you must read this. Because of this book I was able to fully feed my child without supplementing!
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ADVENTURES IN GENTLE DISCIPLINE: A Parent-to-Parent Guide (La Leche League International Book)13 reviews
Hilary Flower
La Leche League International, 2005
great for new parents
Hilary Flower collected suggestions and strategies from lots of different parents and presents them here. She focuses on toddlers as she says that is what new parents need. As the first-time mother of a soon-to-be two-year-old, I agree! I have several books with sound philosophy but I think this is the book that has the best concrete strategies for dealing constructively with your little ones.
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Adventures in Tandem Nursing: Breastfeeding During Pregnancy and Beyond29 reviews
Hilary Flower
La Leche League International, 2003
Wonderfully helpful for mamas thinking about tandeming
This book really helped me sort out what was best for our family when I was pregnant while nursing a 2-year-old. What I liked about the book is that it is, as much as possible, based on research rather than opinion. So many health care professionals advise their pregnant patients to wean their nurslings, regardless of age, when this advice is completely unsupported by evidence. I also was very ...
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Whole Foods for Babies and Toddlers13 reviews
Margaret Kenda
La Leche League International, 2001
Very helpful for first time mom
I have found this book to be a wonderful resource since I started making food for my baby 4 months ago. The info and the recipes are great and making food for my baby has been a lot of fun and very rewarding.
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The Breastfeeding Answer Book16 reviews
Nancy Mohrbacher, Julie Stock
La Leche League International, 2003
Answers all your questions!
I loved this book! I bought this when having difficulty nursing my second baby. After having experience with nursing, I was surprised after 8wks and visiting with a lactation consultant (which cost me $75) I was still having discomfort. I found this book to be a great resource!
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Becoming a Father: How to Nurture and Enjoy Your Family (Sears, William, Growing Family Series.)7 reviews
William Sears, Gwen Gotsch
La Leche League International, 2003
Common Sense For a New Father
I enjoyed reading the book. I have used many of the ideas from Dr. Sears book to raise my two children. I own five other fathering books but this is by far the best and most practical one. Lets face it, there is little support or literature for fathering. I think society expects men to raise their children just like our dads did. Most of the available fathering literature is written by men ...
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Playful Learning: An Alternate Approach to Preschool4 reviews
Anne Engelhardt
La Leche League International, 1986
recipe for a loving, atmosphere for pre-school learning
I enjoyed reading this well organized and informative book. This book has helped me to provide educational activities that teach my child with fun play in a loving home. It has allowed us to introduce him to "school" in a positive nurturing environment. He is learning independence and social interactions without going into a daycare situation. We (several other moms and I) are now ...
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Breast Feeding Your Premature Baby 4 reviews
Gwen Gotsch
La Leche League International, 1999
Start learning about nursing your preemie with this book
I wish that I had had this book right after my son was born at 30 weeks. I had breastfed my older (full term) daughter but knew nothing about breastfeeding a preemie. This book gives a very positive outlook and really makes you feel like it is possible to nurse your preemie. There is information on pumping and storing your milk, on problems you may encounter while pumping, about kangaroo care and ...
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Maggie's Weaning8 reviews
Mary Joan Deutschbein
La Leche League International, 1999
Thank you from the bottom of my heart...
This sweet book made such a difference when the time came to wean my nursing toddler. It is a simple, straightforward and loving story told from the point of view of a toddler who has stopped nursing. Maggie confides that she sometimes misses her 'mee-mees' - but also tells us that she is a big girl now, and can do so many things she couldn't do before. This is a touching snapshot of a very ...
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Michele: The Nursing Toddler - A Story about Sharing Love13 reviews
Jane M. Pinczuk
La Leche League International, 1998
Thrilled and Surprised!! We Love the "Michele" Book!!
How great! In a world full of high tech toys and fast paced lives, its nice to read such a sweet and simple book with such a positive message. I sure wish Oprah had "Michele: The Nursing Toddler" on her list. Better yet, has anyone ever seen this author interviewed or read any of her other books? We would love to read more about Jane Pinczuk and read more of her work. Our hats are off to ...
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Whole foods for the whole family: LaLeche League International Cookbook1 review
La Leche League International, 1981
This one is super!
This book is super good! Over 7,000 fresh recipes and 14,000 testers condensed to a select 900 recipes. No junk foods, vegetarians and meat-eaters will be pleased. Great for active families and seniors on a budget because all foods can be found in your cupboards; nothing too pricey. Yet everything is flavorful and has just the right amount of zest to make it special. If you are nutrion ...
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Breastfeeding an Adopted Baby and Relactation (La Leche League International Book) 1 review
La Leche League International, 2007
Deciding whether to breastfeed your adopted baby...
This is an older book, updated and translated from the German (and very short -- takes less than two hours to read), written by a mom who breastfed her adopted children. The book doesn't deal with the logistics of inducing lactation so much as it deals with motivations, potential benefits, etc. I assumed it was going to be pro-adoptive breastfeeding to the point of being one-sided, but it's ...
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Hirkani's Daughters: Women Who Scale Modern Mountains to Combine Breastfeeding and Working (La Leche League ...1 review
La Leche League International, 2005
I couldn't put it down...despite having a 4 month old baby!
This book was really inspirational. It is a must read for any woman who is breastfeeding and working. Each story is 1-3 pages long so it is the perfect book to read with a baby. You just read it a story or two at a time. The stories are from all over the world and the women have come up with so many creative and wonderful ways to breastfeed and work. Some use pumps, some take their babies to work ...
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My Child Won't Eat!: How to Prevent and Solve the Problem (La Leche League International Book)9 reviews
Carlos Gonzalez
La Leche League International, 2005
Put my mind at ease.
Before purchasing this book, I was going insane tryng to get my daughter to eat. Since reading this, I feel more at ease with her eating habits and no longer do I stress if she doesn't want to eat or eats very little. I recommend this book if you too need some reassurance about your child's eating habits and even if he/she doesn't have any issues, this book can help to prevent them from starting.
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The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding1 review
La Leche League International, 2004
Indispensable reference for your baby's first year
I read this book before the birth of my son and I found it to be instrumental in my success with breastfeeding. We had a successful nursing relationship from day one, and I felt very much prepared for the inevitable bumps in the road. Because I'd read this book, I was much more confident in my ability to breastfeed, and when challenges did arise, I felt very confident that they were normal and ...
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