I am all about breastfeeding, but is this really necessary? Can't the kids just learn breastfeeding by seeing it? And if they really want to pretend do they need a special doll and vest?
The sucking action on this doll is incredible. While Lacey is a loud nurser, this doll really rivals her!
For more information, see the link above. Here is a summary from that site:
OBJECTIVES OF WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK 2009
To draw attention to the vital role that breastfeeding plays in emergencies worldwide.
To stress the need for active protection and support of breastfeeding before and during emergencies.
To inform mothers, breastfeeding advocates, communities, health professionals, governments, aid agencies, donors, and the media on how they can actively support breastfeeding before and during an emergency.
To mobilise action and nurture networking and collaboration between those with breastfeeding skills and those involved in emergency response.
RATIONALE
Children are the most vulnerable in emergencies – child mortality can soar from 2 to 70 times higher than average due to diarrhoea, respiratory illness and malnutrition.
Breastfeeding is a life saving intervention and protection is greatest for the youngest infants. Even in non-emergency settings, non-breastfed babies under 2 months of age are six times more likely to die.
Emergencies can happen anywhere in the world. Emergencies destroy what is ‘normal,’ leaving caregivers struggling to cope and infants vulnerable to disease and death.
During emergencies, mothers need active support to continue or re-establish breastfeeding.
Emergency preparedness is vital. Supporting breastfeeding in non-emergency settings will strengthen mothers’ capacity to cope in an emergency.
In honor of her 4th month birthday, Lacey wanted me to share her new discovery with you - her upper lip! How funny is this? It is her new obsession!
Things have been SUPER busy around her. Long weekend at the cottage with family, trip to Atlanta then coming back to being slammed at work. Here is a quick update on what's new with Lacey (besides her upper lip).
Lacey at 4 months...
Is still exclusively breastfed (whoo hoo, we also have 700 ounces in the freezer!)
Is still wearing cloth diapers full time
Has not yet started solids and will not likely start them until 6 months
Doesn't seem to have any desire to roll over... no matter how much we bribe her with toys
Laughs, laughs and laughs some more
Makes us laugh with her squeals and screeches
Is around 15 lbs (probably greater than)
Is wearing 3-6 and 6 month clothes
Can push her self up on her arms, lift up her head and arch her back realllllyyy high
Now is allowed one arm free from the swaddle at night (she can get her fingers in her mouth well now, so she doesn't wake herself up poking her eyes)
Is consistently sleep 8 hours at night with a record of 10.5 (knock on wood)
Has two little bottom teeth bumps accompanied with LOTS of drool
Plays in the exer-saucer
As a note on bullet #1 - I am now committed to exclusively breastfeeding for 8 months (or more). It is going really well and I have grown to love it. I believe it is best for my baby and best for me! Recently I have ordered a Medela Freestyle pump. Look for a future post on my review of it!
