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Staying Safe: Preventing Poisoning
May 1, 2024
General /Family

Staying Safe: Preventing Poisoning

Kids are super curious! They love to explore the world around them using all their senses – seeing, smelling, touching, and even tasting. Sometimes kids eat, smell, or touch something that’s not safe for them, and this can lead to accidents like poisoning. To help prevent accidental poisoning, make sure your home is a safe […]

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No Milk, No Problem: Calcium-Rich Dairy
April 24, 2024
General /Family

No Milk, No Problem: Calcium-Rich Dairy Alternatives

Milk and dairy products are great sources of many different nutrients, including calcium. Foods with calcium help support healthy growth of teeth and bones and play a role in our overall body weight. Sometimes parents or kids can’t eat or drink dairy foods to get the calcium they need. This can be caused by lactose intolerance […]

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Don’t Leave Me Mom – A
April 3, 2024
General /Family

Don’t Leave Me Mom – A Guide to Separation Anxiety

When your baby screams every time you leave the room, wakes frequently at night, or now cries when grandma holds them, it’s called separation anxiety. It can be stressful, exhausting, and embarrassing, but it’s also a normal stage of development. So why does this happen? Children do not understand yet that when we leave, we […]

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Have Fun in the Sun Safely
March 27, 2024
General /Family

Have Fun in the Sun Safely All Year Long

The sun is essential to our daily lives. It gives us light, warms us, helps plants grow our food, impacts our sleep patterns, and gives us Vitamin D. But it can also cause burns, make us dehydrated and even cause possible health problems that we may not see for many years. It’s important to protect […]

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Breakfast Ideas Using WIC Foods
March 20, 2024
General /FamilyRecipes

Breakfast Ideas Using WIC Foods

Breakfast Ideas Using WIC Foods Bridget Swinney MS, RD You can use WIC foods to make so many quick, delicious breakfasts! One way to save time in the morning is to meal prep a few days at once. Check out these ideas to get you and your family on your way with a nutritious breakfast: […]

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Iron for You and Your Little
March 6, 2024
General /Family

Iron for You and Your Little One – What You Need to Know

Iron for You and Your Little One: What You Need to Know Bridget Swinney MS, RD, LD You may have heard that the iron skillet your grandma cooked with can make your food healthier. How? Cooking in an iron pan can increase the iron content in your food as much as 20 times! Why would […]

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Food Safety for the Whole Family
February 28, 2024
General /Family

Food Safety for the Whole Family

Did you know you are more likely to get sick with a food-borne illness when you’re pregnant? If you have kids under five, they’re also at higher risk of food borne illness because their immune system is still developing. That’s why it’s super important to follow the steps for food safety. Clean You already know […]

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Sleep Time Safety
February 21, 2024
InfantGeneral /Family

Sleep Time Safety

Keeping your baby safe while they sleep is crucial. Unfortunately, each year, around 3,500 babies in the United States die during sleep due to various causes like sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), suffocation, entrapment, strangulation, or unknown reasons. As parents, it can be frightening to read about these risks. Although we can’t prevent every tragedy, […]

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Teething Tips for Parents
February 14, 2024
InfantGeneral /Family

Teething Tips for Parents

Teething is a natural process that babies go through, and it can be a challenging time for both babies and parents. Every baby is different, so there is no set time for when teething will happen. Some babies may start teething as early as 4 months, while others may not have any teeth by their […]

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Naptime is My Favorite Time
February 7, 2024
InfantGeneral /Family

Naptime is My Favorite Time

Naptime is a special time for parents and caregivers, but sometimes babies and toddlers don’t want to take a nap. Finding a good nap routine can be hard when you have a busy life and other kids to take care of. Here are some tips to help if you’re struggling with naptime. Safety first Safety […]

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Gardening
January 24, 2024
General /Family

Gardening

Gardening: A World of Fun Learning About Food! Bridget Swinney MS, RDN, LD Looking for an activity that’s kid-friendly, educational, and builds self-confidence? Look into gardening! Most of us remember planting a bean in a paper cup in elementary school and the excitement of watching it grow. You can offer your children the same joy […]

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    Side-Lying Hold

    1. For the right breast, lie on your right side with your baby facing you.
    2. Pull your baby close. Your baby’s mouth should be level with your nipple.
    3. In this position, you can cradle your baby’s back with your left arm and support yourself with your right arm and/or pillows.
    4. Keep loose clothing and bedding away from your baby.
    5. Reverse for the left breast.

    This hold is useful when:

    • You had a C-section
    • You want to rest while baby feeds
    • You are breastfeeding in the middle of the night
    • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
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    Cross-Cradle Hold

    1. For the right breast, use your left arm to hold your baby’s head at your right breast and baby’s body toward your left side. A pillow across your lap can help support your left arm.
    2. Gently place your left hand behind your baby’s ears and neck, with your thumb and index finger behind each ear and your palm between baby’s shoulder blades. Turn your baby’s body toward yours so your tummies are touching.
    3. Hold your breast as if you are squeezing a sandwich. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
    4. As your baby’s mouth opens, push gently with your left palm on baby’s head to help them latch on. Make sure you keep your fingers out of the way.
    5. Reverse for the left breast.

    This hold is useful when:

    • Your baby is premature
    • Your baby has a weak suck
    • Your baby needs help to stay latched
    • Your baby needs extra head support
    • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
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    Clutch or “Football” Hold

    1. For the right breast, hold your baby level, facing up, at your right side.
    2. Put your baby’s head near your right nipple and support their back and legs under your right arm.
    3. Hold the base of your baby’s head with your right palm. A pillow underneath your right arm can help support your baby’s weight.
    4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Bring baby to you instead.
    5. Reverse for the left breast.

    This hold is useful when:

    • You had a C-section
    • You have large breasts
    • You have flat or inverted nipples
    • You have a strong milk let-down
    • You are breastfeeding twins
    • Your baby likes to feed in an upright position
    • Your baby has reflux
    • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
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    Cradle Hold

    1. For the right breast, cradle your baby with your right arm. Your baby will be on their left side across your lap, facing you at nipple level.
    2. Your baby’s head will rest on your right forearm with your baby’s back along your inner arm and palm.
    3. Turn your baby’s tummy toward your tummy. Your left hand is free to support your breast, if needed. Pillows can help support your arm and elbow.
    4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
    5. Reverse for the left breast.

    This hold is useful when:

    • Your baby needs help latching on
    • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
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    Laid-Back Hold

    1. Lean back on a pillow with your baby’s tummy touching yours and their head at breast level. Some moms find that sitting up nearly straight works well. Others prefer to lean back and lie almost flat.
    2. You can place your baby’s cheek near your breast, or you may want to use one hand to hold your breast near your baby. It’s up to you and what you think feels best.
    3. Your baby will naturally find your nipple, latch, and begin to suckle.

    This hold is useful when:

    • Your baby is placed on your chest right after birth
    • You have a strong milk let-down
    • You have large breasts
    • You and your baby are comfortable in this position