HI Naomi,
In Australia you can give a gift subscription to tthe Australian
Breastfeeding Assn. to a new or expectant mum.  This gives access to the
local group functions, discount breast pump hire, the Assn.'s magazine,
Essence, delivered 6 times per year plus more.  Is their somthing similar in
your area that will keep giving for 12 months? The support from local ground
roots breastfeeding orgnisations can often make a huge differance to new
mums/babies.
warm regards Susan

Susan Day IBCLC
Breastfeeding counsellor Kalgoorlie-Boulder group of
Australian Breastfeeding Association
Mother to Susan E (91), Catherine (92), Miranda (94), Josephine (97) &
Charlotte (02) Wife to Paul.

Breastfeeding...The first choice for a healthy, sustainable future.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Naomi Bar-Yam" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2004 12:52 AM
Subject: baby shower gift???


> I have been invited to a baby shower this weekend. We won't be able to
> make it but I would like to get the mother-to-be a gift. I'd like to
> get something breast feeding friendly, but would like to stay away from
> breastfeeding "equipment" since I like to send the message that
> breastfeeding doesn't require a lot of paraphernalia.
>
> I've never been to a baby shower. Any suggestions for something
> appropriate would be most appreciated.
>
> Naomi Bar-Yam
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> Naomi Bar-Yam Ph.D.
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> Researcher, Writer, Educator
> in Maternal and Child Health
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