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Hiya – this is just a test to see if the poll system I have on here works. I’ve set it to one vote per computer, does that work for you? It would be really helpful for me if you could vote on something and let me know if there are any problems. I’ll delete this post after a while.
Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun on Real Nappy Week, I’m so impressed with Clothopoly. I’ll be picking the winner of the £20 voucher to spend at www.lactivist.co.uk at the end of this week so if you have a picture of your child in the ‘Happy in my cloth nappy’ t-shirts and you are happy for me to use it for publicity all you need to do is email it to me, moomum@lactivist.co.uk or pop it on the Lactivist Facebook page. There is an easy to enter competition thanks to www.BoobBaby.co.uk to win a copy of the Womanly Art of Breastfeeding and a Lactvist T-shirt - We had a storm of a time over on Facebook translating Care Instructions (Handwash only, Love unconditionally, Breastfeed as required) and I’ve produced free printable posters And finally we have new bags in stock – Care Instructions, Mummy milk is better than milk from just any old cow, and Mummy Milk Rocks http://www.lactivist.co.uk/shopping-bags-c-9.html Huge thanks for reading!
This was emailed to me by Kirsty: “There is growing evidence that media porn affects breastfeeding rates in the UK and hopefully if we are successful we can reduce the impact of media. Sexual media has crept into our society and is affecting breastfeeding rates in the UK. The breastfeeding network says that sexual images are, “undoubtedly an important factor in whether breastfeeding is treated as normal in society, which in turn, affects uptake”. The La Leche League says, “Many women in today’s society feel that their bodies belong to men rather than babies, which is such a difference to previous generations of women”. Please would you consider supporting this petition to make it illegal to display porn around children which will in turn mean that such images will be less frequent and hopefully the rates of breastfeeding will improve.
 Various sized “balls” in a lovely organza bag, representing the stomach size of a newborn over the first few days, with a laminated info card. Amanda from Reclaiming Normal – Birth & Postnatal Doula Support is a trained and up to date breastfeeding peer supporter. She said: “Infant feeding support became a passion of mine when I worked as a nurse on the special care baby unit, and having needed support myself after my own child was born, the interest and dedication continued.” These packs of Tummy Balls are designed and made by Amanda. They are an, inexpensive and reassuring visual teaching tool to demonstrate the size of a newborn’s stomach and therefore illustrate that the seemingly small amount of colostrum, and then emerging milk supply, is sufficient for the baby. A great tool in breastfeeding support, it’s an essential piece of kit for breastfeeding peer supporters, lactation consultants, doulas, midwives, nurses, etc. The sets contain various sized “balls” in a lovely organza bag, representing the stomach size of a newborn over the first few days, with an information card. Attachment Parenting is for everyone! Attachment Parenting is about building strong bonds with your child by responding to their needs in a timely and sensitive way. It is about modelling behaviour you wish to see and having respect, empathy and a desire for connection. It is about life-long relationship quality built on foundations of physical closeness and emotional understanding. Welcome to the official launch of the APUK affiliation and accreditation program for parents wishing to become APUK Group Facilitators! APUK have tried to keep the training cost as low as possible. They say “We are most grateful to our sponsors, who have enabled us to ensure that the value of the unique APUK Group Start-Up Pack is greater than the total cost of training.” Have you ever wanted to make a difference in your local community or are looking for a great way to make new friends with shared interests? Would you like to train in something new but relevant to your family life where the training provides all you need to get started with fabulous quality items in a unique Group Start-Up Pack? Would you like to become part of a nationwide community with opportunities for furthering your skills, possibly even leading to a new vocation in the field of parenting? Do you already run a group and feel you could benefit from affiliation and being part of a network of facilitators supporting each other in running a group? Mum and Me magazine was born out of the desire to support new mothers, with the aim of eventually being able to support the groups they often rely upon. Mum and Me magazine enables new mums to access useful information without scary, sensationalist stories and without being bombarded by advertising from large corporations. The content supports gentle parenting and breastfeeding by introducing positive role models and images. Mum & Me magazine is offering a special price for advertising offer for the online Bots & Bibs section for the Winter 2012 issue, via Lactivist. Please note that advertisements will not be accepted that contravene the WHO Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes. You could have your advert in the Christmas Special for only £5 for the 1/8th size, £10 for the 1/4 size and just £17.50 for the 1/2 size. Send your emails to mumandmemagazine@gmail.com – but be quick, the deadline is very close! For further info see http://www.mumandmemagazine.com/adverts-3.htm Aberconwy & Colwyn NCT have organised a walk through Llandudno’s high street to celebrate International Babywearing Week 8-14th October. The walk will take place on Saturday, 13th October with participants meeting opposite the old Castle Hotel in Llandudno’s town centre at 1.30pm.
The weather may not be dry so bring an umbrella along too.
Feel free to contact the branch for further details via http://www.nct.org.uk/branches/aberconwy-colwyn or the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aberconwy-Colwyn-NCT-Sling-Meet/346133215479979
Hope to see you there.
Many thanks
Cara Louise Jones-Barr
Conwy Breastfeeding Friends Breastfeeding Peer Support Programme
Website http://www.nct.org.uk/branches/aberconwy-colwyn/conwy-breastfeeding-friends
Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/conwybff/
As it happens, we didn’t even really talk about it, it just seemed the right and natural thing to do and offered some major advantages. Our daughter loved the constant contact and it made it so much easier to breastfeed during the night. By simply rolling over and letting her feed before either of us were fully awake, we were both able to drift back to sleep much quicker than if I had had to get up to feed, so everyone got extra sleep. Many studies have shown that co-sleeping helps to establish breastfeeding and leads to a more settled and happy baby. Others claim that these benefits can last for years and that children who slept with their parents do better at school, have higher self-esteem, fewer health issues and is more likely to be well adjusted than their peers. We know this goes against many bestselling books on parenting, such as Gina Ford and Richard Ferber but we are convinced that this was the right decision for us and for our daughter. Personally, I believe that night time should be about nurturing and closeness, not about training for the realities of later life. Yes, there can be some downsides to co-sleeping, but most can be overcome with a few adjustments, such as buying a bigger bed. There have been many reported studies into the dangers of co-sleeping, the most recent published early this year in the Lancet. La Leche League, amongst others, claim that they are flawed as they do not distinguish between safe (following current guidelines re temperature, soft bedding etc) and unsafe (eg on a sofa or with parents who smoke or drink alcohol) co-sleeping. Our daughter is very independent already (at 13 months) and I am convinced that this is due to all the extra nurturing and contact that she receives during the nights. At some stage, she will decide that she wants her own bed and she will be welcome to it. But in the meantime all three of us love the extra time we get together and there is nothing more wonderful than being woken by a kiss from your baby and seeing just how happy they are to be so close to you. I know that in this way we have created many special moments that we all treasure. What ever you personally decide, do make sure you follow the latest advice re safe sleeping for your baby. Much of it is commonsense, but the following guidelines should help:
If you are unsure or need further advice, always speak to your GP or Health Visitor. Arabella Greatorex is the owner of www.naturalnursery.co.uk, an online store selling organic and fairly traded products for families including organic clothing and nappies, fairly traded toys and natural toiletries. Name: Morag MacPhail Email: moragsmail@yahoo.co.uk Website: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/96LL55H Message: Hi there, I work locally, and am a student at the University of the West of Scotland doing a part time PhD (see link). I wondered if any of your mums would like to take part in my research, it is anonomous, has ethical approval through the university, but takes 30 mins ! It is for mums and dads from three months of the pregnancy through to the end of the 1st year of the infants life and is mostly about feelings and emotions. I realise that it may not be of interest to your parents, and so, good luck with your venture anyhow.
I also blog http://www.LearnLoveGrow.com
regards Morag MacPhail Gill Rapley, acclaimed author of Baby-Led Weaning, The Baby-Led Weaning Cookbook and Baby-Led Breastfeeding, is coming to Cheltenham to give a special talk hosted by GBSN. The event will be held on Saturday 30th June from 1pm at Rowanfield Infant School, Alstone Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 8HY. Copies of Gill’s books will be available to buy and Gill will be signing books on the day. There will also be tea, coffee and homemade cakes for sale and a raffle in aid of GBSN will be held. Suggested donation on the door – £2.50. Please book your place at this fantastic event by visiting http://eepurl.com/kWPw5 If you are a fan of the Lactivist Facebook page you will be able to enter exclusive competitions. Currently the competition is to win a set of 10 pro breastfeeding badges, but the prizes will change frequently. Only Facebook fans will be able to enter though - https://www.facebook.com/lactivistpage/app_141881542567493
While stocks last Lactivist mugs are reduced by nearly 30% just until the 28th April 2012. This is to make room for new designs and new stock! The mugs are fantastic quality and are getting brilliant reviews. http://www.lactivist.co.uk/mugs-c-32.html
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Approximately 80 million chocolate eggs will be sold in the UK this year. It has been estimated that this will generate around 4,370 tonnes of cardboard, 160 tonnes of foil and millions off discarded plastic waste items. However, it’s not all “doom and gloom” and you’ll be glad to know you can still enjoy Easter, save money and help reduce your impact on our planet!
A new website, EthicalCommunity.com has recently launched which aims, amongst other things, to help parents purchase eco-friendly & natural alternatives for their children. Eco-conscious parents can browse from over 7,000 products, learn about the story behind each product and buy directly from the eco-sellers that made each item.
What can parents do to reduce the impact of Easter?
It’s surprising how by just changing a few little things you can massively reduce your environmental impact, have even more fun, save money and have a much more meaningful Easter that your children will cherish forever. So where to begin?
1. Avoid over packaging
For chocolate lovers and eco warriors alike, the chocolate-to-packaging ratio of a standard Easter egg is a massive let-down. When choosing your Easter egg avoid those which come in giant boxes and contain sheets of plastic. Instead, choose one wrapped in foil which can be easily recycled. Also opt for an Easter egg made using organic and Fairtrade ingredients to ensure you’re not the only one celebrating at Easter.
2. Make your own Easter treats
Create some childhood memories of Easter by pouring delicious melted chocolate into bunny-shaped moulds. Decorate them with ribbons and create the perfect Easter gift whilst spending quality time with your children. Homemade shredded wheat and chocolate bird’s nests are also hugely entertaining, both in the making and of course in the eating!
3. Choose longer-lasting gifts
Rather than just giving gifts that end up in the bin or that leave you in need of a gym workout, consider something a bit longer lasting such as some natural Easter soap [http://www.ethicalcommunity.com/eco-shop/toiletries-and-cosmetics/gorgeous-gift-wrapped-easter-bunny-soap-9437]. Alternative if you want something that won’t leave the little ones bouncing off the walls from a sugar rush, opt for this sweet organic cotton bunny [http://www.ethicalcommunity.com/eco-shop/kids-accessories/pink-organic-cotton-bunny-fair-trade-10731]. It’s fairly traded too, and not to mention much more forgiving on your walls!
4. Get the family together
Look for holiday activities to get the whole family outdoors spending quality time together (weather permitting!). Find out if your local parks or community groups are planning any events or Easter egg hunts. If there is a shortage of activities near you then get creative and organise your own egg hunt with these tasty fair-trade mini milk chocolate eggs [http://www.ethicalcommunity.com/eco-shop/food/bag-of-mini-chocolate-egg-1841]
The same design is printed on 3 sizes of t-shirts, 3-6 months, 6-12 and 12 to 18 months and also on mugs and badges.
If you are outside Europe, or you would like this design on adult t-shirts please visit www.mothersmilkmarketingboard.co.uk which will take you to the Lactivist Cafe Press shops.
With Mother’s Day coming up, we were interested to see just how much a mother’s work is worth. Quite a lot according to our research! The MoneySupermarket.com life insurance quotes team have worked out just how much a mum is worth in salary Let’s just hope your mum doesn’t start charging an hourly rate after seeing this… On the left hand side of www.lactivist.net you should be able to see an auction. These will change every day for a week at least (I’m trying to make space for new stock) and because everything starts at £1 with free postage you could grab yourself a bargain. Ending times of the auctions will change depending on what I have on in the evening so keep an eye on them!
Lactivist are pleased to announce that we have been nominated for the 4th annual Mumsclub Business Mum’s Awards as sponsored by MyFamilyClub.
This is a fantastic opportunity for our company and we wanted to share with you how thrilled and honoured we are to receive this nomination. It is an exceptional way to celebrate how far we have come as a company.
The Business Mum Awards have recognised and rewarded those women who have started businesses and achieved success in a short space of time since 2008. Winners have gone on to great success including the ultimate goal for many of them having their products stocked in high street stores and even more exciting in overseas.
The judging panel consist of previous Business Mum Award winners and industry professionals.
The 4th annual Mumsclub Business Mums Awards, headline sponsors MyFamilyClub, are being held on International Women’s Day on the 8th March. The winners will be invited to an exclusive ceremony to celebrate.
With permission I’m copying an email sent to me on here because I don’t know the answer – can anyone help? “Hi there, I was told this weekend I couldn’t breastfeed at a religious charity’s meeting held in someone’s home. It was the home owner who told me to stop. Can he do this legally? Also, At church I am under pressure to use another room to breastfeed. I really don’t want to and feel I shouldn’t have to. Can they force me to go somewhere private to breastfeed? Hope you can help me! Mum in the UK” |
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