I would suggest including some anecdotes from verbal nurslings, for two
reasons.  It normalizes breastfeeding the verbal child, AND they are usually
really good stories.  Teresa Pitman has some good ones, I think (Are you
reading this, Teresa?).

Also, please do mention that breastfed babies are much less likely to become
sick from the microbes inevitably found in the day care among children and
staff.  In fact, if there is a GI bug going around and the STAFF are hit by
it, they could probably get well quick by obtaining expressed milk from the
mothers of the children in the day care and drinking a little themselves.  Bet
that'll catch their attention!

Mothers who breastfeed after children start day care do mention the knowledge
that they are doing something no one else can do for their child, as one of
the reasons for continuing.  It seems to be a source of satisfaction for many
mothers.

Rachel Myr
in Gothenburg still, where it is still warm and beautiful

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