Babies Best Beginnings-Robbin Swann RN, IBCLC

04/24/2026

WHY?
Often it is lack of education or lack of support.
Lack of education
Culture of acceptance.
I have heard of people telling me they want to but no one in the family has been able to successfully breastfeed.
Breastfeeding is WORK. it requires that you do the work of educating yourself on what is "Normal" what you should expect. What is a normal amount of milk to make in 24 hours.
How do we change the odds? Education and support, take a class by a qualified Lactation specialist! Consider meeting with a Lactation Consultant BEFORE delivery.

We are here for you! Call us for advice and support!

04/23/2026

World Book day
How do you learn new things? Video? Books.
Here are some great Breastfeeding books to try!
Have trouble finding them, Come see me!

04/22/2026

Im I earth friendly?
I dring from reusable cups
I try to minimize packaging materials

What can you do?

04/22/2026

Babies are not wired to sleep through the night. That is actually a protective function to decrease the risk of SIDS.
Babies don't know the difference between night and day.
Babies are used to being held (in utero) they don't understand being away form the sound of moms heart. They don't yet know how to self soothe.
They are (like all of us) wanting to feel loved and comfortable.

They are NOT being Manipulative,

04/20/2026

Today's focus is on milk!
If you are exclusively breastfeeding how do you know if you are making enough milk?

Wet diapers and poopy diapers! if your baby consistently has 6+ wet diapers and 2-3 poopy diapers and is gaining weight, you are making enough milk.

What if there is no weight gain? We can do a weighted feed to check for transfer of milk. !!

04/19/2026

04/18/2026

Let’s talk bottles! All models are different ni**le sizes are not the same so a Nick 0, a pigeon 0, a Dr. Brown’s slow flow are not necessarily the same. That’s why sometimes your baby gets really confused when you switch between different types of bottles.

Also look at the ni**le and the shape babies who are breast-fed and bottle-fed, sometimes develop a preference for one over the other, and that often has to do with
what that model shape is in their mouth compared to what the breast shape is in their mouth. Babies can to bottle feeding and breast-feeding. They just need some help and get some consistency.

04/09/2026

04/08/2026

The car seat recycle event is up and running!!

Target Car Seat Trade in Event 2026!

From April 19th to May 2nd, bring in ANY car seat or base!
It can be expired, used, damaged, or unwanted.
They are recycling it.

Get a 20%% off Target circle bonus good towards a new car seat, stroller, or other select baby home gear.

This is redeemable TWICE through May 26th, 2026.
Redeemable online and instore.
Can be combined with other offers.

04/06/2026