There are many things I enjoy about breastfeeding my kids. These range from benefits to special moments. While there are some days I may not like how dependent my children are on me, I know these first few years will go by fast. There are times when I feel touched out, but I do love how a nursing session can help my little one and I reconnect. Some days it’s a helpful reminder to slow down and enjoy the moment.
10 Things I Love About Breastfeeding
- Health Benefits – for baby and me
- Financial Savings – no formula to buy and presumably fewer doctor appointments due to the health/immunity benefits
- Bonding
- Snuggling
- It’s portable
- Soothing when they are hurt or having a meltdown
- The smile mid-feeding
- Their little hand on my heart while nursing
- Getting that sleepy, warm and cozy feeling while nursing so we both doze off
- Milk coma (more seen in the newborn days when mama milk is a magical sleep potion!)
Is there anything you would add?
Darcy is the founder of “Life With Darcy and Brian,” where she combines her love for education, board games, and crafting to create engaging learning experiences for kids. Her creative projects and writing have been featured in outlets like The Toy Insider, CafeMom, Mom.com, Parents.com, Country Living, and The Pioneer Woman.
Marie
Wednesday 3rd of August 2011
I love all of those things too, and that it's such a portable food option! Packing bottles and sterilizing all of that equipment! Such work compared to the ease of nursing. /but you listed all of the faves like the snuggle factors.
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Not Blessed Mama
Wednesday 3rd of August 2011
everything! :) i wrote about nursing today too. i'm loving world breastfeeding week. http://t.co/PeU2w6V
Darcy
Wednesday 3rd of August 2011
It's hard to list everything! :)
Angelya
Wednesday 3rd of August 2011
The sleepy grin during a mid-feed break is one of my favourite things so far :)
Emily V
Tuesday 2nd of August 2011
Here's a list I wrote awhile back :-) http://vanessen-family.blogspot.com/2011/04/top-ten-tuesday-breastfeeding.html
MJ ~ iNeed a Playdate
Tuesday 2nd of August 2011
I think you covered all the biggies :)