Lactation Consultation + 1 Year Breastfeeding Support is:

1. A 90 minute lactation consultation at your earliest convenience. It can be at Donna's office, over the phone, or via video conferencing. An At-Home lactation consultation is available as a Premium Option. Most appointments happen the same or next day.

2. 12 months of unlimited breastfeeding support via phone, video and text.

How do you know if you need a Lactation Consultation + 1 year Breastfeeding Support Package?

In my experience, if you fit one or more of these situations, you would be helped by a yearlong package.

• You are having difficulty breastfeeding right now.
• You can't produce the amount of milk you need.
• You know yourself. You like every question answered.

Or, you may have one or more of these situations:

• You are going back to work and need to transition to pumping. 
• You have a 12 month breastfeeding goal.
• You are conscious about your diet and fitness.
• You have a history of trauma, stress, anxiety or depression.
• You are constantly wondering if something, you or your baby does, is normal. 

It's OK if you think your problems are not big enough, or you don't think you need help. Many moms feel just this way and benefit from the unlimited reassurance and guidance.

It's OK if YOU think it's a hopeless cause and that your situation is beyond help. I have seen hundreds of so-called hopeless cases turn completely around, and have happy endings because the mother received accurate, timely, personalized emotional support, breastfeeding information and parenting guidance.

To succeed at breastfeeding, here's what you need:

• Determination and the desire to breastfeed; 
• Support and guidance from an expert and community 
• Patience to keep trying when things don't go as you expected; 
• Tissues -- Long challenges can be very emotional! 

If you need more information about your particular situation you can text or call me at (845) 750-4402. 

• An initial 90 minute lactation consultation
• Unlimited support via phone/text/video for 3 months
• Membership in Breastfeeding Café Facebook group
• A written care plan every step of the way

Any followup appointments vary depending on your particular needs. All followup consultations are at a special reduced rate.

During the initial lactation consultation, you can expect most of these:

• Get all the details about the difficulties you are experiencing
• Take a health and breastfeeding history
• Answer your questions
• Observe you and your baby breastfeeding
• Screen for nipple, breast, mouth or tongue problems
• Teach about feeding cues and how milk production works
• Coach you and your baby through latch, positioning and other comfort measures
• Teach pumping, hand expression techniques and milk storage guidelines
• Refer you to someone who can better help you with your problem, if need be
• Create a breastfeeding plan that will accommodate your lifestyle, your goals and your baby 

Here are my Policies:

1. "On my honor, I will try, to do my best.": I will do my best to get breastfeeding right for you and your baby.
2. "Love The One You're With." I will bring respect, love and caring into every interaction.
3. "Laughing and Crying Policy." Yes, we will laugh and we will cry, of course, and sometimes together.
4. "Dress Code" PJ's are expected, showers are optional, hairdo?...not likely...(I will be showered, professionally dressed and hair tied back.) When you feed the baby, I will look at your breast to see how your baby latches on.
5. "The Shovel-It-In Policy" You and I don't like being force fed and neither does your baby. I don't do it.
6. "It Takes A Village Policy" There is no one lonelier than a new mom. I will get you connected with other breastfeeding moms.
7. "Personality Policy" I want breastfeeding to work for You and Your Baby, not for some "Gold Star" Type A++, Idealistic, Vision, that Someone...Somewhere... had Sometime...

Here are my standards:

We make sure your baby is fed. My first choice of food is your breast milk, either at your breast, expressed or from your stored supplies. My next choice would be donor milk from a milk bank or other donor. If that isn't possible, we will use formula.

I fully expect for you to be nursing pain free or almost pain free in 1 visit.*

You, your baby, your breastfeeding goals, opinions, culture, lifestyle, and family will be respected when we work together.

I have an evidence-based practice. What we do has been studied and shown to work and you don't get stuck with some folklore, bizarro habit.

You are the expert in your baby, (even if you don't feel like it, yet.) You set the pace and decide if you like something or don't.

Keep the baby calm. It is essential to be gentle with the baby and ease into breastfeeding rather than making lots of changes and upsetting your baby.

I follow current American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines and tracks weight, stools and wet diapers, so you are confident your baby is getting enough milk.

Your situation, problem, solution, and story are private, except where I, like other health care providers, have legal responsibilities mandated by law.

Lactation Consultation + 3 Month Breastfeeding Support is:

1. A 90 minute lactation consultation at your earliest convenience. It can be at Donna's office, over the phone, or via video conferencing. An At-Home lactation consultation is available as a Premium Option. Most appointments happen the same or next day.

2. 3 months of unlimited breastfeeding support via phone, video and text.

How do you know if you need a Lactation Consultation + 3 Month Breastfeeding Support package?

In my experience, if you fit one or more of these situations, you would be helped by a Lactation Consultation + 3 Month Breastfeeding Support package.

• You are having difficulty breastfeeding right now.
• You can't produce the amount of milk you need.
• You know yourself. You like every question answered.

Or, you may have one or more of these situations:

• You are going back to work and need to transition to pumping. 
• You have a 3 or 6 month breastfeeding goal.
• You are conscious about your diet and fitness.
• You have a history of trauma, stress, anxiety or depression.
• You are constantly wondering if something, you or your baby does, is normal. 

It's OK if you think your problems are not big enough, or you don't think you need help. Many moms feel just this way and benefit from the unlimited reassurance and guidance.

It's OK if YOU think it's a hopeless cause and that your situation is beyond help. I have seen hundreds of so-called hopeless cases turn completely around, and have happy endings because the mother received accurate, timely, personalized emotional support, breastfeeding information and parenting guidance.

To succeed at breastfeeding, here's what you need:

• Determination and the desire to breastfeed; 
• Support and guidance from an expert, or community 
• Patience to keep trying when things don't go as you expected; 
• Tissues -- Long challenges can be very emotional! 

If you need more information about your particular situation you can text or call me at (845) 750-4402. 

• An initial 90 minute lactation consultation
• Unlimited support via phone/text/video for 3 months
• Membership in Breastfeeding Café Facebook group
• A written care plan every step of the way

Any followup appointments vary depending on your particular needs. All followup consultations are at a special reduced rate.

During the initial lactation consultation, you can expect most of these:

• Get all the details about the difficulties you are experiencing
• Take a health and breastfeeding history
• Answer your questions
• Observe you and your baby breastfeeding
• Screen for nipple, breast, mouth or tongue problems
• Teach about feeding cues and how milk production works
• Coach you and your baby through latch, positioning and other comfort measures
• Teach pumping, hand expression techniques and milk storage guidelines
• Refer you to someone who can better help you with your problem, if need be
• Create a breastfeeding plan that will accommodate your lifestyle, your goals and your baby 

Here are my Policies:

1. "On my honor, I will try, to do my best.": I will do my best to get breastfeeding right for you and your baby.
2. "Love The One You're With." I will bring respect, love and caring into every interaction.
3. "Laughing and Crying Policy." Yes, we will laugh and we will cry, of course, and sometimes together.
4. "Dress Code" PJ's are expected, showers are optional, hairdo?...not likely...(I will be showered, professionally dressed and hair tied back.) When you feed the baby, I will look at your breast to see how your baby latches on.
5. "The Shovel-It-In Policy" You and I don't like being force fed and neither does your baby. I don't do it.
6. "It Takes A Village Policy" There is no one lonelier than a new mom. I will get you connected with other breastfeeding moms.
7. "Personality Policy" I want breastfeeding to work for You and Your Baby, not for some "Gold Star" Type A++, Idealistic, Vision, that Someone...Somewhere... had Sometime...

Here are my standards:

We make sure your baby is fed. My first choice of food is your breast milk, either at your breast, expressed or from your stored supplies. My next choice would be donor milk from a milk bank or other donor. If that isn't possible, we will use formula.

I fully expect for you to be nursing pain free or almost pain free in 1 visit.*

You, your baby, your breastfeeding goals, opinions, culture, lifestyle, and family will be respected when we work together.

I have an evidence-based practice. What we do has been studied and shown to work and you don't get stuck with some folklore, bizarro habit.

You are the expert in your baby, (even if you don't feel like it, yet.) You set the pace and decide if you like something or don't.

Keep the baby calm. It is essential to be gentle with the baby and ease into breastfeeding rather than making lots of changes and upsetting your baby.

I follow current American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines and tracks weight, stools and wet diapers, so you are confident your baby is getting enough milk.

Your situation, problem, solution, and story are private, except where I, like other health care providers, have legal responsibilities mandated by law.

When you purchase the package you will receive an email with an option to select an appointment time. You can also text or call me to make an appointment, at (845) 750-4402. 

I see clients same and next day in most cases.

Want to breastfeed your baby but concerned you might not succeed?

Nearly 80% of new mothers begin breastfeeding. But this picture is still far from rosy. The sad truth is that despite knowing the importance of breastfeeding for their own and their baby’s health, most women today are not meeting their breastfeeding goals.

The problem can be found in what happens in the first 2 weeks. Three recent studies shed some light on the issues.

• One found that more than two thirds of women intending to breastfeed exclusively for 3 months didn’t get there.

• Another found that the three most common reasons women give up on breastfeeding are latching issues, worries about milk production and nipple pain.

• And the third found that during the first week of life, 92% of nursing mothers reported significant breastfeeding challenges and did not have professional, family or social support to address them

Sadly, most mothers who struggle with breastfeeding think the only solution is to try harder, but that’s frustrating and exhausting. Wouldn’t it be better instead to make breastfeeding easier? Rather than tackling every issue—latching struggles, milk supply, sore nipples—individually, why not use a single innovative approach that addresses many challenges at once?

This one simple breastfeeding technique can prevent pain, bump up your milk production, and ensure easier latching for you and your baby.

That’s what Natural Breastfeeding is all about. After completing the program, you will know:
» How to breastfeeding without pain

» How to maximize milk production using the 40 day blueprint and how you can meet your long term goals including returning to work

» How to relax while breastfeeding so you don’t have to choose between getting your rest and feeding your baby.

» How to prepare your home environment for safety and convenience. » When you need to get help and where to find it.

» The most common reasons breastfeeding derails.    

What moms are saying…

"I was proud that I knew something that surprised and impressed the nurses and lactation consultants! It worked great for James and me!" ---Mary
 
Videos told me everything I need to know… Couldn’t stop watching them! -- Kathy
 
I was so glad I prepared. The program gave me a lot of confidence when I got completely overwhelmed. --Essie    

What breastfeeding specialists are saying…
 
Donna Bruschi, IBCLC Author of Seven Essentials, Beginning Breastfeeding, and Breastfeeding Fail.

"When I learned how to breastfeed my first baby, it was believed that you had to teach a baby to breastfeed. Even though I had lots of help and support from my mom, LLL Leaders and lactation consultants, it wasn't until I locked my bedroom door and had a conversation with my 2 week old son, that things started improving. We learned to work together. He had very specific ideas about nursing (His innate reflexes!) and I learned to identify and use them to my advantage!

"This program brings together years of work in an easy to use and scientifically grounded approach. I now use this curriculum as an invaluable asset in my classes, and with clients."
 
Diane Wiessinger, MS, IBCLC 
Co-Author of The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding

"Well finally! Lots and lots of online breastfeeding videos—real mothers, real babies, real breasts, real shapes and sizes—all in one place and wrapped in makes-sense text. Football holds, equipment, and rules? Nope. Those are sports terms, not breastfeeding essentials. Natural Breastfeeding is just what it says: a natural, commonsense, casual approach that mothers and babies have used for as long as there have been mothers and babies.

"The six modules lead you from myth-busting to mirror neurons to a bag of bird seed to what’s wrong with this picture? By the end you’ll understand how to adjust your body, adjust your baby, and adjust your breast in ways that work for you. And along the way you can watch other new mothers learning along with you.

"Spending time with happily nursing mothers will always be the best way to learn breastfeeding. Natural Breastfeeding helps you find those all-important resources and backs them up with the who, what, why, who, when, where, and how of starting your own breastfeeding relationship. It’s a breastfest in your pocket." 
 
Lara Audelo, CLEC
, Author of The Virtual Breastfeeding Culture:
Seeking Mother to Mother Support in the Digital Age

"Today’s moms have a different approach to gathering health information and support by virtue of technology and instant access to unlimited resources online. The Natural Breastfeeding program is a perfect fit for these women because it uses simple, clear, concise videos and easy exercises to answer their questions, all without overburdening them in today’s hectic world.

"It’s interactive features, comfortable tone, attractive layout and spot-on breastfeeding information is sure to make it a favorite with busy modern moms. "
 

How Two Breastfeeding Experts—With A Little Help From their Friends And science—Found The Secrets To Making Breastfeeding Easier For Mothers And Babies

From Dr Theresa Nesbitt, OB/GYN, co-developer of Natural Breastfeeding, author, and most importantly, a mother.

"I can still remember how excited I felt when I was pregnant with my son Kiel. I was fresh out of college and working as a pediatric nurse while I prepared for medical school. As the eldest of 5 and a veteran babysitter, my fantasies of holding my very own baby in my arms were about to become a reality.

"None of my friends or relatives had breastfed their babies, but I knew it was something I wanted for myself and my baby. Although I had never actually seen a newborn baby nursing I had read a lot of books about it. I mean, how hard could it be?
I thought I was ready. But really, I wasn’t.

"When the big day finally arrived nothing turned out as I had expected. Complications began when I required an emergency C-Section with Kiel at 1AM. Fortunately the procedure went successfully, but when I was finally reunited with Kiel our attempts at breastfeeding took a turn for the worse. Every time he would latch on tears came to my eyes from the pain. He would flail his arms and seem to search frantically for a nipple that was right in front of him. He did manage to latch on at times but I just knew something wasn’t right. I just couldn’t deal with the fact that it was so painful. This was supposed to be a wonderful experience for me and my baby. Instead it was turning out to be exactly the opposite.

"Despite all my education and help from nurses, lactation consultants and friends, I allowd to struggle with breastfeeding for those first few days in the hospital. I had promised myself that I would breastfeed but my cracked nipples were making it too hard for me.

"Exhausted and discouraged I decided to try something different. I had a lot of experience hand rearing puppies and other mammals when I worked at the Philadelphia Zoo during high school. Most newborn mammals feed much better in the tummy-down position. I decided to try this out with my son. Right away Kiel was able to latch on comfortably and nurse vigorously. I couldn’t believe it! Although my nipples were still a little tender I had very little pain. In fact the process become so enjoyable. I could finally relax and Kiel was so happy.

"It took a few days for my nipples to heal after the initial trauma from breastfeeding incorrectly. The tummy-down position was all we needed. Then as time passed Kiel and I got stronger and we tried out a lot of new positions. We were just like new dance partners…once we mastered the basics we were ready for new variations!

"I found that breastfeeding my son was so enjoyable as long as I had him in the right position. Then when I returned to work as an Obstetrician I occasionally recommended this technique to new moms who were struggling with getting their newborns to latch or having incisional pain from a C-section.

"I was hesitant to openly recommend it because the nurses would often tell the moms it was “wrong”. But I knew that these moms were desperate and it seemed to work when nothing else would.

"Over the years I learned that my “trick” wasn’t magic, it has strong scientific roots. I had studied current neuroscience, brain research, evolutionary medicine and lactation in humans and other mammals. I thought that I had uncovered the answer but all I had was a large piece of the puzzle.

"It wasn’t until I met international breastfeeding expert and advocate Nancy Mohrbacher that I was able to see the entire picture. Together we developed a new approach to help overcome the common hurdles that mothers and babies face in the first few weeks after birth.

"We began calling it “Natural Breastfeeding” and started teaching it to our close friends and family. It worked wonderfully for them too! Because of this success we knew that we had to share this simple secret of Natural Breastfeeding with everyone. That’s when Nancy and I decided to put our resources together and create the Natural Breastfeeding Program…

From Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FILCA, author of 7 best-selling breastfeeding books for both parents and professionals, international keynote speaker, and most importantly, a mother.

"I fell in love with breastfeeding when I breastfed my 3 sons, Carl, Peter and Ben, who are now grown. I began helping breastfeeding families in 1982 as a volunteer breastfeeding counselor. I became board-certified as a lactation consultant in 1991 and since then it has been my mission and passion to help new mothers reach their breastfeeding goals.

"During the more than 30 years I’ve been helping breastfeeding families, it’s been thrilling to see the rise in breastfeeding rates. In the 1980s, only about 50% of American women breastfed even once. 

"I was frustrated because I could fix problems when I saw mothers one-on-one. But inside I knew that these problems shouldn’t be happening…after all, shouldn’t breastfeeding problems be the exception rather than the rule? Otherwise, how would the human race have survived?

"During the past 10 years, the answer gradually became clear. The first clue was the breast crawl. Scientists discovered that newborn human babies could crawl to the breast and feed without help (just like all other mammal newborns).

"Later research discovered how the mother’s position helps or hinders baby’s inborn feeding behaviors during the early weeks. Finally, groundbreaking neurological research on how baby’s nervous system develops during the first few weeks provided more practical insights into how we can make early breastfeeding easier.

"I used these discoveries as I helped breastfeeding families, and the results have been amazing. You see, all mothers bring their own unique experiences and learning to the delivery room, but their newborns are all remarkably similar. For many years, I mistakenly believed that the responsibility for breastfeeding rested squarely on mothers’ shoulders.

"But I came to understand that nature gives baby a toolbox of essential skills and that even a newborn can be an active breastfeeding partner. I had found the last piece of the breastfeeding puzzle. All I had to do was turn it over and put it in its place.
That’s when I met Dr. Theresa. Although our journeys looked very different, we had covered the same ground. We knew what to do, and we now knew why it worked. When we put our heads together, we figured out the “where” and the “how.” And that’s when Natural Breastfeeding was born.

Now you can become an expert in
 Natural Breastfeeding in less than a day!

This home study course is broken down into six modules of innovative insights, practical advice, and more than 60 short comprehensive videos showing actual mothers in real life situations. This course covers everything a new or expectant mother needs to get off to the best start possible so she can experience the warm and satisfying breastfeeding relationship she’s always dreamed of.
 

Get instant lifetime access to The Natural Breastfeeding Program for a low, one-time fee just for NBNP customers. 
 
Breastfeeding your new baby is such a special experience. How wonderful it will be to feed your baby with ease and confidence. You’ll feel so innately feminine, so proud of what your body can accomplish…and it’s also going to feel so reassuring to know that you’re set up for success. Too often women plan to breastfeed but aren’t prepared. It’s overwhelming to try and learn something new and unfamiliar while coping with all the changes that accompany giving birth. Luckily YOU will be set up, ready to go, and primed to really enjoy these first few months after your baby’s birth.

For full details on the program, click the link below. 

https://www.naturalbreastfeeding.com/expectant-mothers/

All of this relief, planning, and preparation is a one-time $87. investment. 

As soon as you purchase it, you’ll get immediate access to every single video. Everything you need to know to breastfeed with confidence will be right at your fingertips.

And we’d like you to try it all out risk-free for 30 days. If Natural Breastfeeding is not what you expected, not helpful, or for whatever reason just not for you, then please let us know and we will refund your investment immediately with no questions asked.

Natural Breastfeeding Regular Price: $147

NBNP  Price $87



As soon as you complete payment, you will receive an email containing:

1. Instructions for access to www.naturalbreastfeeding.com
2. The complete Natural Breastfeeding Home Study program, videos and downloads.
3. You will also receive personal support from Donna Bruschi, IBCLC for any questions you may have.

• Crafted from eight different types of all-natural woods in their distinctive natural colors

• Unique embedded magnets design allows your child to "cut" fruits and vegetables more smoothly and safely

• Unlike others using Velcro that will wear off over time, connected pieces fit together perfectly and will last for generations

• Well-crafted 15-piece play set with a included canvas carrying bag to keep your little chef engaged in constructive play for countless hours

• All natural linseed oil finish, non-toxic and harmless if ingested

Materials: Tree of Heaven, Beech, Sapelli, Bilinga, Kevazingo, Maple

Safety: Conforms to CPSIA, EN-71 & ASTM F963 safety standards

Warning - Choking Hazard: Contains small parts, not for children under 3 years

Made In China

This is a small teepee, great for delicate play. This is a package deal that comes with 3 dolls! The parent dolls in the photo are 3" tall and the child doll is 2.5" tall. *The teepee comes packaged flat and made need a little fluffing up upon arrival ;)

Hand-chiseled from Urapán wood on an electric lathe, these classic wooden peg dolls are finished with USA-made non-toxic water-based paints. Each doll is unique and safe for little hands. We design our dolls in our Brooklyn studio and work with artisans in Bogotá, Colombia to help us reproduce our designs. Our carpenter uses  sustainably-harvested trees;  when one tree is used, two are planted.

Our team includes Goose Grease-trained craftsmen and craftswomen, from Bogotá to Brooklyn, and each doll is carefully hand-drawn and hand-painted from start to finish. 

INCLUDES One Dollhouse Teepee, just under 6inches/15cm high + 3 dolls.

Perfect for young artists or art lovers of all ages. The Modern Artists set includes artistic representations of Salvador Dalí, Friday Kahlo, Andy Warhol, and Vincent Van Gogh. 

Hand-chiseled from Urapán wood on an electric lathe, these classic wooden peg dolls are finished with USA-made non-toxic water-based paints. Each doll is unique and safe for little hands. We design our dolls in our Brooklyn studio and work with artisans in Bogotá, Colombia to help us reproduce our designs. Our carpenter uses  sustainably-harvested trees;  when one tree is used, two are planted. Our team includes Goose Grease-trained skilled craftsmen and craftswomen, from Bogotá to Brooklyn, and each doll is carefully hand-drawn and hand-painted from start to finish. 

INCLUDES  Four Dolls, Size 3.5 inches // 9 cm.

BeginAgain - Space A to Z Puzzle and Playset, Make Learning Fun and Help Spark Your Child's Imagination, Educational Alphabet Puzzle (For Kids 3 and Up)

• BLAST OFF TO THE STARS: The Space A to Z Puzzle and Playset from BeginAgain is ‘outer' this world! Launch into space to explore planets & satellites, while learning about astronauts, space, scientists and much more with this fun, interactive puzzle!
• EDUCATIONAL FUN FOR TODDLERS: The Space A to Z Puzzle and Playset from BeginAgain makes learning fun! Your little one can learn the alphabet while playing and helping to improve problem-solving skills and creative thinking!
• ECO-FRIENDLY TOYS: At BeginAgain Toys, all of the products are designed with the environment in mind. Wood is sustainably harvested from Rubber Trees to make all of the wooden pieces and playsets, while the sap of the tree is converted into the natural rubber bath toys. Any products that contain plastic have been created using recycled plastics as well as bioplastics made from sugar, wheat and corn. BeginAgain is working towards a greener world one toy at a time!
• MAKES A PERFECT GIFT: Whether you've got a little one in your life, or need an excellent birthday or baby shower gift, BeginAgain is here to help! With toys that help promote fine motor skills and puzzles that help improve cognitive functions, BeginAgain has something for every child no matter the age or the occasion!
• WELL BALANCED PLAY: Benjamin Barlowe was an early 20th-century inventor from Fort Collins, Colorado. He believed that for children to develop properly, they required a balanced approach and needed to incorporate 5 fundamental types of activity into their play; The Artist, Writer, Inventor, Sportster, and Hero. Today, BeginAgain toys are all modeled after these principles and promote well-balanced development of the whole child!

Made from eco-friendly rubber wood with non-toxic, child-safe color stains, each of the pieces in this playset is double-sided and one inch thick. Recommended for ages 3+,.

• Classically designed wooden cars set for countless hours of creative "driving" enjoyment
• Set includes a police car, ambulance, cement truck, bus, and fire truck
• Crafted with different types of solid high-quality wood in their distinctive natural colors, all natural linseed oil finish
• Features all rounded corners and smooth-turning wheels. No sharp or unrefined edges
• Each car measures 3.5 to 4 inches long

What vehicles are at work in your child's village?
You and your child will love these classically designed wooden cars. Featuring Soopsori's dependable and environmentally friendly design, these five vehicles are perfectly smooth with not a single rough edge, keeping small hands safe. Each car is carefully constructed with freely turning wheels and all-natural colors that showcase the varied wood grains. Complete with a police car, ambulance, cement truck, bus, and fire truck, this set is sure to give your child countless hours of creative "driving" enjoyment.

Using over 20 different types of wood and coated with natural oil finish, Soopsori products are guaranteed environmentally friendly and all natural.

The Balance Boat-Endangered Animals play set is a family game and character play set all in one! With the Balance Boat play set kids develop dexterity, patience and pretend play skills. Inventing their own games and stories, kids will stack the brightly colored endangered animals as high as they can, balancing them atop each other.

Made from eco-friendly rubber wood with non-toxic, child-safe color stains, each of the 15 pieces in this playset is double-sided and one inch thick.

Recommended for ages 3+,

Perfect for the family on the go.   The Chalk People  is an interactive set with four dolls painted with a chalkboard surface.

This set comes with 2 pieces of chalk, so your budding artist can work and re-work his or her masterpiece! Simply wipe away with a wet cloth and begin again. 

Hand-chiseled  from Urapán wood on an electric lathe, these classic  wooden peg dolls  are finished with  USA-made non-toxic  water-based paints. Each doll is unique and  safe for little hands.  

We design our dolls in our Brooklyn studio and work with artisans in  Bogotá, Colombia  to help us reproduce our designs. Our carpenter uses  sustainably-harvested trees;  when one tree is used, two are planted. Our team includes Goose Grease-trained craftsmen and craftswomen,  from Bogotá to Brooklyn,  and each doll is carefully hand-drawn and hand-painted from start to finish. 

*Photo with Child's hands by Esther Wright on Mini Style Blog

INCLUDES  Four Dolls, Size 3.5 inches and 2.5 inches // 9 cm and 6.5 cm.

The Organic Family  set includes a gender neutral family, perfect for a new baby gift or nursery. 

Hand-chiseled from Urapán wood on an electric lathe, these classic wooden peg dolls are finished with USA-made non-toxic water-based paints. Each doll is unique and safe for little hands. We design our dolls in our Brooklyn studio and work with artisans in Bogotá, Colombia to help us reproduce our designs. Our carpenter uses  sustainably-harvested trees;  when one tree is used, two are planted.

Our team includes Goose Grease-trained craftsmen and craftswomen, from Bogotá to Brooklyn, and each doll is carefully hand-drawn and hand-painted from start to finish. 

INCLUDES  Four Dolls, Size 3.5" and 2.5" // 9 cm. and 6.5 cm.

Lactation Consultation - Video

1. A 90 minute lactation consultation at your earliest convenience via secure video conference. Most appointments happen the same or next day.

2. 1 week of unlimited breastfeeding support via phone, video and text.

How do you know if you need a Lactation Consultation?

In my experience, if you fit one or more of these situations, you would be helped by a lactation consultation.

• You are having difficulty breastfeeding right now.
• You can't produce the amount of milk you need.
• You are in pain from breastfeeding
• You are constantly wondering if something, you or your baby does, is normal. 

It's OK if you think your problems are not big enough, or you don't think you need help. Many moms feel just this way and benefit from the unlimited reassurance and guidance.

It's OK if YOU think it's a hopeless cause and that your situation is beyond help. I have seen hundreds of so-called hopeless cases turn completely around, and have happy endings because the mother received accurate, timely, personalized emotional support, breastfeeding information and parenting guidance.

To succeed at breastfeeding, here's what you need:

• Determination and the desire to breastfeed;
• Support and guidance from an expert, or community 
• Patience to keep trying when things don't go as you expected;
• Tissues -- Long challenges can be very emotional!

If you need more information about your particular situation you can text or call me at (845) 750-4402. 

• An initial 90 minute lactation consultation
• Unlimited support via phone/text/video for 1 week
• Membership in Breastfeeding Café Facebook group
• A written care plan every step of the way

Any followup appointments vary depending on your particular needs.

During the initial lactation consultation, you can expect most of these:

• Get all the details about the difficulties you are experiencing
• Take a health and breastfeeding history
• Answer your questions
• Observe you and your baby breastfeeding
• Screen for nipple, breast, mouth or tongue problems
• Teach about feeding cues and how milk production works
• Coach you and your baby through latch, positioning and other comfort measures
• Teach pumping, hand expression techniques and milk storage guidelines
• Refer you to someone who can better help you with your problem, if need be
• Create a breastfeeding plan that will accommodate your lifestyle, your goals and your baby 

Here are my Policies:

1. "On my honor, I will try, to do my best.": I will do my best to get breastfeeding right for you and your baby.
2. "Love The One You're With." I will bring respect, love and caring into every interaction.
3. "Laughing and Crying Policy." Yes, we will laugh and we will cry, of course, and sometimes together.
4. "Dress Code" PJ's are expected, showers are optional, hairdo?...not likely...(I will be showered, professionally dressed and hair tied back.) When you feed the baby, I will look at your breast to see how your baby latches on.
5. "The Shovel-It-In Policy" You and I don't like being force fed and neither does your baby. I don't do it.
6. "It Takes A Village Policy" There is no one lonelier than a new mom. I will get you connected with other breastfeeding moms.
7. "Personality Policy" I want breastfeeding to work for You and Your Baby, not for some "Gold Star" Type A++, Idealistic, Vision, that Someone...Somewhere... had Sometime...

Here are my standards:

We make sure your baby is fed. My first choice of food is your breast milk, either at your breast, expressed or from your stored supplies. My next choice would be donor milk from a milk bank or other donor. If that isn't possible, we will use formula.

I fully expect for you to be nursing pain free or almost pain free in 1 visit.*

You, your baby, your breastfeeding goals, opinions, culture, lifestyle, and family will be respected when we work together.

I have an evidence-based practice. What we do has been studied and shown to work and you don't get stuck with some folklore, bizarro habit.

You are the expert in your baby, (even if you don't feel like it, yet.) You set the pace and decide if you like something or don't.

Keep the baby calm. It is essential to be gentle with the baby and ease into breastfeeding rather than making lots of changes and upsetting your baby.

I follow current American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines and tracks weight, stools and wet diapers, so you are confident your baby is getting enough milk.

Your situation, problem, solution, and story are private, except where I, like other health care providers, have legal responsibilities mandated by law.

When you purchase the appointment you will receive a text or call to make an appointment, from (845) 750-4402. 

I see clients same and next day, in most cases.

Prepare yourself for baby wearing.

A consultation for parents and caregivers to learn how to use baby carriers safely and comfortably.

1. Your existing carrier
   
2. A new purchase from NBNP
3. Feeling comfortable in your carrier
4. Wearing your baby safely.

In addition, you may have questions about:

• Adding skin-to-skin contact
• All the different kinds of carriers
  
• What a good carrier is and how to know
• Buying a baby carrier
• When to start using a baby carrier
  
• What to do if your carrier is uncomfortable
  

In-person in Highland, NY (Mid-Hudson Valley) or via virtual consultation.

You will receive a link so you can schedule a time that works for you. Refunds will be made up to 2 days in advance of the appointment. All other cancellations will receive store credit.

This consultation is with Donna Bruschi, IBCLC, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, La Leche League Leader and owner of New Baby New Paltz. All her children were carried.

For questions, please call/text Donna at (845) 750-4402  

Payment is required to schedule. Refunds will be made until 2 days in advance. All other cancellations will receive store credit, or a make-up class.

Baby Carrier and Babywearing Workshop

A workshop for parents and caregivers to learn how to use baby carriers safely and comfortably.

1. Feeling comfortable with your own carrier
2. Trying a baby carrier from NBNP rental fleet
3. Trying a new purchase from NBNP
4. Renting a baby carrier from NBNP

Postpartum bonding is also important for Partners and Grandparents who care for your child. They are welcome to Yobserve at no extra cost. If they need fitting or want to try other carriers, they need to purchase a ticket.

You may have questions about:

• Adding skin-to-skin contact
• All the different kinds of carriers
  
• What a good carrier is and how to know
• Buying a baby carrier
• When to start using a baby carrier
  
• What to do if your carrier feels uncomfortable
  
• What to do if your baby hates your carrier

In-person in Highland, NY 

This workshop is with Donna Bruschi, IBCLC, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, La Leche League Leader and owner of New Baby New Paltz. She is a mother of 3, including twins, who were all carried.

Payment is required to schedule. Refunds will be made up to 48 hours in advance. All other cancellations will receive store credit, or a make-up class.

Join our hero, BA on a shark filled underwater adventure. This heavy duty rubber playset is ideal for bathtub and summertime pool time play.

The shark tank set features a natural rubber shark tank, hero diver with old time diving helmet, rubber octopus, and a shark character. The bathtub ball doubles as a carry case and is great for clean up time!

• MAKE BATH TIME FUN: The BeginAgain Bathtub Ball Shark Tank makes the perfect bath time companion for your little one! These entertaining toys help to encourage active play and imagination, helping to ensure that your toddler has a swimmingly good time!
• BUBBLING BATHTUB TOYS: The BeginAgain Bathtub Ball Shark Tank Characters are an endless delight! They blow bubbles when fully submerged underwater and help add to bathtime fun!
• ECO-FRIENDLY TOYS: At BeginAgain Toys, all of the products are designed with the environment in mind. Wood is sustainably harvested from Rubber Trees to make all of the wooden pieces and playsets, while the sap of the tree is converted into the natural rubber bath toys. Any products that contain plastic have been created using recycled plastics as well as bioplastics made from sugar, wheat and corn. BeginAgain is working towards a greener world one toy at a time!
• MAKES A PERFECT GIFT: Whether you've got a little one in your life, or need an excellent birthday or baby shower gift, BeginAgain is here to help! With toys that help promote fine motor skills and puzzles that help improve cognitive functions, BeginAgain has something for every child no matter the age or the occasion!
• WELL BALANCED PLAY: Benjamin Barlowe was an early 20th-century inventor from Fort Collins, Colorado. He believed that for children to develop properly, they required a balanced approach and needed to incorporate 5 fundamental types of activity into their play; The Artist, Writer, Inventor, Sportster, and Hero. Today, BeginAgain toys are all modeled after these principles and promote well-balanced development of the whole child!

Easy to grip, naturally waterproof and a perfect puzzle for little hands in the tub. Made from eco-friendly rubber with non-toxic, child-safe stains,

Recommended for ages 2+