Resources

PARENTING AND PEDIATRIC INFORMATION

www.parenting.comAn informative Web site on parenting issues. Dr. Bill and Martha Sears answer parenting questions and host frequent chats and workshops.

www.AskDrSears.comA comprehensive Web site on healthcare information for infants and children.

Attachment Parenting International (API) A nonprofit organization networking with parents, professionals, and like-minded organizations around the world. In addition to providing assistance to those forming attachment-parenting support groups, API provides educational materials, research information, and consulting and referral services to promote attachment-parenting concepts. 615-298-4334 or www.attachmentparenting.org

BABY CARRIERS

A soft baby carrier is one of the most useful parenting products you and your baby will enjoy. Consult the following resources for information on sling-type carriers and step-by-step instructions on using a sling.

The Original Baby Sling

800-421-0526 or www.originalbabysling.com or www.nojo.com

Crown Crafts Infant Products

310-763-8100 or www.crowncraftsinfantproducts.com

www.AskDrSears.com Visit our store.

BEDSIDE CO-SLEEPERS

A bedside co-sleeper lets baby and parents sleep close to one another yet still have their own space. This criblike bed safely attaches to the parents’ bed.

Arm’s Reach Co-Sleeper

800-954-9353 or 818-879-9353 or www.armsreach.com

NURSING CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES

Motherwear 800-950-2500 or

www.motherwear.com

BREASTFEEDING HELP AND RESOURCES

La Leche League International (LLLI)

800-435-8316 or 847-519-7730 or

www.lalecheleague.org

International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA)

919-787-5181 or www.ilca.org

Corporate Lactation Program by Medela

800-435-8316 or www.medela.com

ATTACHMENT PARENTING MULTIPLES

National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs

877-540-2200 or 615-595-0936 or

www.nomotc.org

National Organization of Fathers of Twins Club

www.nofotc.org

www.twinslist.org A valuable resource with lots of message boards with practical tips.

Mothering Multiples: Breastfeeding and Caring for Twins or More, by Karen Gromada (La Leche League, 1999)