In a message dated 4/14/99 12:59:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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<< What can I do that won't cost much, will be entraining to children and of
 course a little bit educational for the children and their parents. >>


How about something like "Creating a Strong Body". Make a poster with an
outline of a baby's body. Have cutouts of the various body parts which are
enhanced by BFing ( brain, strong teeth, strong bones, heart/cardiovascular,
respiratory system, gastrointestinal system etc). On each body part write the
advantage associated
( BFing helps to enhance brain cell development so BF babies have shown to
score higher on IQ tests for example) and then have the child put the body
parts on the body, like a puzzle. You could even add Mom as an outline in the
background. If you do the body outline on felt you could use velcro to fasten
the body parts on.
I did this several years ago in a Peer Counselor training but can't remember
all the specifics.

Or you could have them give  choose baby gifts from a basket and discuss why
the baby needs that item. Have pictures of Moms, slings, diapers, etc. Then
you can ask if they know how babies eat and go into the idea of BFing .

 Barbara Whitehead, IBCLC
Easten NC

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