Took our 2 youngest (11 & 9 yo) to the County Fair today.  Saw at least
3!!!! babies being BF around the fairgrounds none of which were being
covered with a blanket or anything.  All were discreet but it was obvious
they were nursing.  None were under about 6 months, I'd guess!!!  It was
great...they all got big smiles!  Made me think of a few things:  1)  Darn!
Forgot to wear my "Loving Support" tshirt as I had intended  and 2)  Can't
figure out why I never put a booth up for WBW there!!  Plan to next year as
County fair is always this week!!!

Other things we've done this week:  Gold ribbons for staff, BF gift packs
with educational messages to all pts who deliver this week(even ABM
moms),and a family picnic for the bf support group families on Thursday.  I
am considering writing an article with info on what we put in our gift packs
and why.  Any of you attend the Baby Friendly Conf at Michigan a few years
ago?  You may have seen them there...what do you think?
Peggy Litt, RN, CLC
Hospital-based Lactation Consultant
Quincy, IL
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