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My name is Kim Dreiling and these are my two beautiful children Evie and Bradey. I started blogging a few weeks after my daughter was born in 2008. I wanted to help teach other moms "how to raise healthy children." My main goal is to spread the word of health. There are many different alternatives and healthy ways to raise our children. It's my privilege to help you through this process. I provide you with the tools that you need to enhance your child/family's nutrition plan, daily activities, home life, exercise, living toxin free, getting organized, inspiration and most of all having fun raising your children. I receive emails from mom's all over the world asking questions or thanking me for blogging. Please feel free to email me, kim@absolutelife.com
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Breastfeeding While Babysitting
Written by Kim Dreiling
I knew when I was pregnant that it was going to be difficult breastfeeding while watching a two year old. Although, I had no idea how difficult. I feel that my toddler looks at me and sees the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the situation. I've tried a few different things while nursing to help her with this new transition. All children are different, but this this seems to work for me. I'm sure in a few weeks, or maybe even days, I will have to change things up and find some new distractions for her.
1. Have your child sit with you while you are nursing. Either you read them a book or have them read book. My daughter prefers reading to me.
2. Feed them a snack right next to you. (This works really well for me)
3. Have them prepare a changing station to help change baby's diaper after the feeding
4. Let them play with something unusual or different. (I have a money jar we put coins in, she will empty it and fill it back up)
5. Have your child play outside, you can sit in the shade and nurse
I've found that my daughter won't play with her regular toys. She really wants to cause mischief or act out because I'm doing something new and different. I'm not focusing 100% of my attention on her. And who is this new baby my mommy is always holding?
Remember you can always walk around and nurse if need be. Don't let your child control you. It can be stressful in the beginning. I was fortunate to have family here to help. Once I was on my own, I realized how much of a challenge this was. Your toddler desires their mommy's attention, so you have to share yourself with your newborn and your toddler.
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