Customer Reviews

Near Mama's Heart

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This book will warm the hearts of breastfeeding families everywhere, and perhaps win over some undecided parents-to-be (or some not-so-supportive relatives). The photos are beautiful and natural, and depict breastfeeding in various settings and situations. The text has a great message. Together, the text and photos will have nursing families nodding and smiling at the familiar scenes. The families in the photos are ethnically diverse, and the little nurslings range from very young to toddlerhood or older. There are a couple of tandem nursing scenes. All in all, this is a welcome addition to the limited number of books available that portray breastfeeding as a normal and positive part of life. It's suitable for children of any age (my 7-year-old son enjoyed it), and adults will find it appealing and affirming.

Mothers and fathers of breastfeeding babies and toddlers, rejoice! Near Mama's Heart offers photo after photo of sweet nursing moments, with a gentle, affirming, breastfeeding-friendly narrative.

Children's librarians, rejoice! Finally, here is a book that breastfeeding families will be excited to find on your shelves. In this simple, loving photo-essay, there are no bottles, no pacifiers, no highchairs, no playpens... Just families bonding in the most intimate way possible. This is a must-have for every neighborhood library.

Pediatricians, obstetricians, midwives, dentists and the myriad other healthcare professionals with waiting rooms for mothers and children -- rejoice! Now you can offer a book that breastfeeding families will look forward to reading in your waiting room.

And last but not least, children -- rejoice! This book is especially for you! Whether it reminds you of your own family or teaches you something about other children and their families, every page is sure to bring a smile to your face.

I bought this book as a gift for my daughter (almost four) and newborn son on Mother's Day. It was a way to show my daughter how important the nursing relationship I shared with her was, and to share that same bond with my son. It was wonderful, and truly touching, and so very nice to see breastfeeding portrayed so honestly and naturally. BRAVO, Colleen!!!

I love this book! After looking high and low for a children's book for my toddler son about breastfeeding, I was fortunate to finally come across this one. This book has plenty of wonderful real-life pictures of babies and toddlers (from many different ethnic backgrounds) nursing in a wide variety of settings. The text is educational and in simple, very sweet rhymes. My son is now almost 2 years old; he basically weaned himself at a year and a half. Even so, I want him to stay connected to the positive experience we shared. He's also starting to see lots of images of babies being bottle/formula fed and I don't want him to think that's the only/best way or what he and I did. I'm going to get copies for all the new moms I know as well as my friend who is a lactation consultant. My only wish is that this book would come out in a sturdy board book version.

My 2 nursing children love this book! The pictures are of children they can relate to, children who are past the baby age and nursing. My son just turned 4 and said to me "Look, they arent drinking from bottles, they are drinking from be-be's (what we call nursing in our family)" and my daughter who is 2 especially loves the pictures of babies/children nursing in slings because "That is how I get my be-be's too"! Our culture is so full of bottles, cribs and strollers that its a rare find for a book to show the more natural methods of nursing, cosleeping and babywearing, a rare find but a welcome one, especially for my children.

My 17 month old LOVES this book. Ever since it came in the mail a few weeks ago, we have read it over and over and over again. I never tire of watching him point at the pictures and excitedly say "BABY!" And I'm just thrilled that he's seeing so many babies eating the way God intended - any time, anywhere, right from mama and near mama's heart!

As a momma nursing her second son (who has been breastfeeding for 25 months and 4 days but who's counting?!), I found this sweet book to be like a cold glass of vanilla ricemilk is after a chocolate brownie. It satisfied *in me* a craving for more books that reflect our daily experience. We love to nurse, and we are found nursing everywhere from the back yard to the ER and for everything from minor upsets to febrile seizures. My son loved this book and was upset when he couldn't find it (I donated it to our local La Leche League Group) so I am going to buy another copy right now! Thank you for creating such a charming view of nursing from the nursling's vantage point!

Since receiving our copies of Near Mama's Heart, we've read it over and over and over to our nurslings, ages 4 and 2. They just can't get enough of it!

Near Mama's Heart is tastefully done, showing nurslings of all ages lovingly nurtured. The book is uniquely tailored to help children - and adults - view nursing as normal and natural, and we are thrilled to add Near Mama's Heart to our home library!

This wonderful book on the joys of breastfeeding would make the perfect gift for a Mom-to-be who plans on breastfeeding her baby! It has touching and sweet text and real photographs of Moms nursing their children through many different stages. Perfect for child and adult. Finally a book on breatfeeding that would make any nursing Mom proud!

This very sweet book highlights the most special aspects of breastfeeding with heartfelt rhymes and touching photographs. "Near Mama's Heart" will be a very special keepsake for my family for years to come (especially since my twins are featured in the book!) and will serve as a reminder of the uniquely close relationship we created through breastfeeding, long after our nursing days are over.