Breastfeeding during the holidays can be hard, especially when balancing a new environment, schedule, and family members who aren’t typically around for your daily routine.
These factors don’t have to bring additional stress to you or your baby, nor the end of your breastfeeding journey.
Our Breastfeeding Peer Counselors take turns weighing in on the things helping them feed their babies liquid gold through the winter holidays.
Breastfeeding in front of Family and Friends
You might feel uncomfortable about the idea of breastfeeding in front of your friends and family, but you still want to nurse your baby over the holidays. Breastfeeding peer counselor Jackie talks about how breastfeeding in front of the mirror can help you get more comfortable and other ways to be able to nurse with other people around.
Unwanted Advice on Breastfeeding during the Holidays
Lactation consultant Jennifer shares a question she always gets around the holiday season – how to deal with unwanted breastfeeding advice from friends and family. Try to remember that they likely mean well, even if their advice is inappropriate or not well informed. Jennifer gives a few suggestions on how to respond when others share their well-intentioned advice.
Babywearing helps with Breastfeeding during the Holidays
Breastfeeding peer counselor Alondra talks about the number one thing that helps her get through the holidays with a little one – babywearing! It helps keep your baby close and makes them feel carried, it allows you to breastfeed through the carrier and you have your hands free for anything else you might need to do.
Keeping your baby on schedule
It can be tricky to keep your baby on their usual napping and nursing schedule when your routine changes during the holidays. This tip from breastfeeding peer counselor Martha can help you stick to your usual routine.
