I just read an article in Natural News about Long Term Breastfeeding and it discusses how many women in the United Kingdom and the United States either do not nurse their babies or nurse them for only the first few months.

http://www.naturalnews.com/029331_breasfeeding_babies.htmlI’ve been nursing my children non stop now for over 10 years. Each child is approximately 2.5 years apart. It is considered “natural child spacing” and is best for both the mother and baby. The benefits of nursing for both mom and baby are numerous and it is also created a wonderful bond between myself and my children.

When you first start out nursing, it does take effort and perseverance, but nursing pillows, slings and and breast creme all help. I can’t imagine being without those items. A well made organic nursing pillow and organic sling are a must!

I came out with a nursing pillow with many organic covers in fabrics (some of the designer fabrics and color grown organic fabrics are not on the web site) that will help.  Please take a look at our nursing pillow page:

http://www.mommasbaby.com/item–Organic-Nursing-Pillow-by-Purely-Natural-Baby–cottonpillow.html
The nursing pillow is made in a way that it really supports the baby and is very comfy for the momma!You can also take a look at the beautiful organic slings found on this page:

Slings are definitely essential for a nursing baby!

http://www.mommasbaby.com/cat–Baby-Carriers-Baby-Slings–41.html

Slings are available in over the shoulder or a wrap style sling.
You should also have organic or hemp breast pads.  Both are super comfy and washable!

http://www.mommasbaby.com/cat–Breast-Pads-Nursing-Pads–30.html

These products are also helpful for nursing. Earth Mama Angel Baby Nipple butter, Motherlove herbals are all wonderful products!

http://www.mommasbaby.com/cat–Breastfeeding-Extras–33.html

Recent studies show that children that are close to their parents have less discipline problems as they grow older. 

This reminds me of my own children.  Wherever I go, I receive so many compliments that my children are so well behaved.  With four children ages 8 down to 12 months, they are certainly in the stage to act up, but in all honesty, their behavior is just wonderful and I am so proud of them.

I have always practiced Attachment Parenting and find it to be the best parenting style.  It makes the children feel loved.  The opposite is “detachment” parenting. Many times, those  children grow up with behavior problems.

Dr. William Sears has a lot of wonderful information on Attachment Parenting.  Please see:

 http://www.askdrsears.com/html/10/T130200.asp

Dr. Sears explains the close bond that Attachment Parenting creates between mom and baby (as well as child).

 Also, a recent study did show how having a close relationship with your child results in better child behavior.

Please see the following from researchers from the University of Iowa:

http://media.www.dailyiowan.com/media/storage/paper599/news/2008/02/12/Metro/Study.Links.Kids.Behavior.To.Relationship.With.Mother-3202995.shtml

Attachment Parenting is wonderful!

Baby wearing is becoming more and more popular in the United States. In many cultures, baby wearing has been part of daily living, but here in the United States, it is now becoming popular and fashionable.  Babies cry less when worn in a sling and love the closeness of being with momma. A baby loves the feeling of her heartbeat.

When I had our first child, I rarely saw a mom wearing their baby.  I was definitely unique, but today more and more moms are wearing them - even celebrities are found wearing baby slings.  Brooke Sheilds, Rachel Weisz ,Angie Harmon, Gwen Stefani, Madonna, Gavin Rossdale, Kate Hudson, Angelina Jolie, Laura Bennent, Michelle Williams, Carrie Ann Moss and Joely Fisher are just a few names of celebrities who wear their baby in a sling.

I can’t imagine being without my sling.  I must say that it is one of the essential items that a mom must have for her baby list/gift registry.

Take a look at all the beautiful fabrics available.  We even have some new designer organic fabrics available that you will love. We carry Karma Baby slings and also the Mama Roo Baby Sling.

Check out our link at:

http://www.mommasbaby.com/cat–Baby-Carriers–Slings–41.html