Posts Tagged by formula

Lactivism, Breast Feeding, Bottle Feeding, Formula And Mothers At War

March 24, 2011 Posted by Luschka under Attachment Parenting, Breastfeeding, Current Events
20 Comments

If you’re easily offended or like a good fight, now might be a good time to look away. I’m talking about the World War 3 of parenting: breast vs bottle. Actually, that’s not entirely true. I also want to talk about lactivism – that word that raises heckles, and shouts of ‘nazi’ and bully and…

Why Breastfeeding Should Make Sense

September 28, 2010 Posted by Luschka under Attachment Parenting, Breastfeeding
11 Comments

Before I was pregnant I knew nothing about babies or breastfeeding. Honestly, it was Greek to me. Well, no, because I understand some Greek. But it was a whole other world. Since having my little girl 11 months ago, however, everything has changed. So for just a few minutes here, I want to ignore what…

Guidelines for Safe Formula Feeding

August 28, 2010 Posted by Luschka under Attachment Parenting, Breastfeeding, Child Safety, Reading and Resources
9 Comments

I am unapologetically pro-breastfeeding: I think it is absolutely normal and everything else is sub-standard. But I am also passionately pro babies being safe, and when a mother cannot or chooses not to breastfeed her child, or for whatever reason makes the decision to formula feed, I think it is essential that she is equipped…


I am unapologetically pro-breastfeeding: I think it is absolutely normal and everything else is sub-standard. But I am also passionately pro babies being safe, and when a mother cannot or chooses not to breastfeed her child, or for whatever reason makes the decision to formula feed, I think it is essential that she is equipped to do so safely.
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