Category Archives: infants

The 1 Thing Moms Wish They’d Done BEFORE Baby Came…

We hear it again and again from new mamas: “I wish I’d taken a breastfeeding class before my baby was born.”

Mamas-to-be: In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, gift yourself the confidence to breastfeed.

Once a month, Blooma offers “So That’s What They’re For! Breastfeeding 101,” geared specifically toward expectant parents. Taught by lactation counselor Lisa Erbes, she’ll cover the best latch techniques, pumping, common stumbling blocks and much more.

Sign up now for the next Breastfeeding 101 on Aug. 18.

Expecting more than one baby? Then you’ll learn the skills needed to nurse two or more babies in Lisa’s Sept. 15 class Breastfeeding for Multiples. You can do it, mamas!

And, to continue the celebration of nursing, Blooma wants to gift all expecting and nursing mamas with downloadable, helpful breastfeeding articles from the Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health.

Click to access the Journal‘s free PDF of What to Expect in the Early Days of Breastfeeding and Bringing Your Baby To Breast: Positioning & Latch.

Love,

Alisa, Sarah & the women of Blooma

Inspiration for Your Day

by Alisa

Made from your love, words & inspiration!

What else would you add, mamas?

Love, Alisa, Sarah & the women of Blooma

Infant massage workshop this Sunday!

by Alisa

You’ve been asking for weekend Rub-a-Dub Baby classes, now we’re delivering! This Sunday, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Alisa Blackwood (that’s me) teaches infant massage to parents of babies aged 3 weeks old through pre-crawling at our Minneapolis studio. (Sign up here.)

Your baby will adore your soothing, loving touch, while you enjoy connecting with your cutie during this bonding time.

Did you know that regular infant massage can also help baby sleep deeper and longer and relieve gas and constipation? Dads benefit tremendously, too — one study showed that babies of fathers who regularly massage them are more expressive and interactive with them during play times.

You’re welcome to feed baby by breast or bottle any time during class, as well as diaper change. Don’t worry: even if your little one is fussy or asleep during parts of class, you’ll still learn a baby massage routine to take home with you, plus you’ll receive handouts to take home.

Learn more about the class (what to bring, how to dress baby) and sign up now. Class is $18 per parent; feel free to use your class pass. My 6-month-old daughter loves her mama-baby massage time and yours will, too!