Hello all,

I have an amazing opportunity to train the staff of a new child care center that is opening at the beginning of January. I approached the owner about training her staff on how to support the working and breastfeeding mother and she was very excited. I gave them a list of issues and topics I'd like to talk about but wanted to know if anyone on here has every done such a training before and if you might have any pointers? 

If you could please respond to me privately (in addition to the list) because we are leaving town tomorrow and I'll have limited internet access.

Here is my working list:

lorida Statutes regarding breastfeeding

proper storage and preparation for breastmilk bottles, recommendations for moms and how much to bring each day, etc

Benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby

Normal Breastfed baby behavior and eating patterns

Over-feeding breastfed babies (they often consume less than formula fed babies and many times care providers expect bf babies to consume more milk)

Mom's milk supply and factors affecting it.

Timing feedings so baby isn't getting a bottle right before mom comes to pick up and nurse the baby (very frustrating for moms).

Starting solids- most breastfed babies will not start solids until 6 months old and the AAP is moving away from cereal as a first food

Giving "advice" vs. information - how it's harmful to a breastfeeding relationship

Encouraging moms to come nurse on site during lunch breaks, etc.

Ways to soothe fussy babies - (feeding them is not the answer all the time). A lot of times people "cry-feed" meaning they automatically go for a bottle when a baby is fussy... This can waste breastmilk.)  Talk about the 5 S's (swing, swaddle, suck, shhhing, side position) - How using these techniques can help soothe fussy babies.

Feeding cues - crying is a late sign of hunger. 

Weaning - what is normal, what the AAP says and why it's not a good idea to recommend that a baby is ready to stop breastfeeding, etc.

Breastfeeding beyond the first year


Thanks!

Anne, CLEC, LLLL
Florida Panhandle

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