Suzy Wilkinson - Lactation Consultant

01/11/2026

If you are heading to the PA Farm Show with children he are some great tips🤗 Look for Bessie's Best Lactation Cookies they are there to help you 💜💜

Top 10 Farm Show Tips for Parents Who Love Their Kids but Also Love Sanity (Plus FULL guide to the Farm Show with kids in the comments)
1. Establish the Bathroom Hierarchy Immediately

Before you see a single goat, scout the bathrooms.
All of them.
Rank them.
Imprint them on your soul.
Because after milkshakes, lemonade, and 47 cheese samples, someone will announce “I have to go” like it’s an emergency broadcast. The Maclay Street Lobby bathrooms are elite. Treat them accordingly.

2. Get the Free Child ID Bracelet. This Is Not Optional.

Stop at Bessie's Best Lactation Cookies and get the free ID bracelet.
It’s basically Farm Show insurance.
If your child wanders off chasing a piglet, this bracelet is the difference between a calm reunion and you testing the limits of your cardiovascular system.

Bonus tip: Write “Will work for ice cream” on the back.

3. Bring Cash or Prepare to Beg a Stranger

The butterfly feeding is magical.
It is also cash-only.

You will either:

Have cash and feel smug, or

Be in line explaining to your kids why butterflies require Venmo negotiations with strangers.

Both are character-building. One is easier.

4. Goats Are Cute. Goats Are Also Thieves.

Yes, snuggle the goats.
Yes, take the photos.
But know this: if you have a granola bar, receipt, napkin, or sleeve within reach, that goat will take it.

Goats fear nothing. Not even your authority.

5. Pick Three Must-Dos. Everything Else Is a Bonus.

Choose 2–3 non-negotiables.
Butterflies.
Goats.
Tractor Square Dancing.

Anything else is gravy.
Because your toddler will spend 45 minutes staring at a chicken, and you will need to make peace with that.

6. Dress Like You’re Going to the Arctic… Then a Sauna… Then a Barn

It’s freezing outside.
Warm inside.
Drafty in the barns.

Layers are key.
Bright colors help you spot your kids in crowds and also signal to other parents, “Yes, I, too, am barely holding it together.”

7. Stroller or Wagon: Choose Your Weapon Carefully

A wagon is amazing for hauling tired kids and baked potatoes.
It is also a nightmare in crowds.

A stroller is easier to maneuver but less forgiving when your child insists on bringing home seven brochures, a balloon, and their emotional support corn dog.

Choose wisely.

8. Free Samples Are Not Lunch (But Don’t Say That Out Loud)

Your child will insist they are “full” after 12 cheese cubes and a honey stick.
They are lying.

Have a real food plan.
Or accept that milkshakes will become lunch, and this will become a core childhood memory.

9. The Carousel Is Faster Than It Looks

The kids will love it.
You may question your life choices.

Smile.
Wave.
Sit down immediately afterward if needed. No judgment.

10. Let the Kids Lead (Even When It Makes No Sense)

The Farm Show is about discovery.
If that means:

30 minutes in the Waterfowl Habitat

Skipping the horse arena

Or becoming deeply invested in one specific duck

Let it happen.
The best memories are unplanned, slightly chaotic, and smell faintly of barn.

Bonus Survival Truth

You are doing great.
Even if you miss an exhibit.
Even if someone cries.
Even if you leave early.

If your kids leave happy, tired, and mildly sticky, you did the Farm Show correctly. 🐄🍦🌽

01/11/2026

If you go to the Farm Show Bessie's Best Lactation Cookies is there to give you a place to feed your baby, change diapers & for little ones to play 💜Thank you for supporting parents 💜

01/11/2026

This is wonderful 🤱🏼 by Bonding Lactation

01/10/2026

Simple movements that can help release tension in babies from The B***y Fairy : Danielle Gauss, IBCLC https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17ze3f5HGC/?mibextid=wwXIfr

01/09/2026

Wonderful demonstrations of stretches parents can do at home to assist their babies release some tension from Foundations Pediatric Therapy & Wellness

01/09/2026

Informative discussion on breast milk, specifically fore and hind milk 🤱🏼, courtesy of LactationHub.

Did you know the whole concept of ‘hind milk’ and ‘foremilk’ imbalance is largely misunderstood? 🧐 Many think they’re two distinct types of milk, but in reality, the change from ‘foremilk’ (the milk at the beginning of a feed) to ‘hind milk’ (milk with more fat content later in the feed) is super gradual. There’s no specific point where one turns into the other.

Both types of milk are incredibly important. 🌟 Whether it’s milk rich in carbohydrates and proteins or milk higher in fat but lower in carbs, each has its unique benefits. For moms with a typical full milk supply who don’t produce significantly more than baby needs, worrying about this balance isn’t necessary.

However, if you have a large oversupply, your baby might experience symptoms of lactose overload like explosive or frequent stools, gas, tummy ache and frequent spitting up. In such cases, chatting with a Lactation Consultant is key. They can provide strategies to manage these symptoms effectively. 🙌

In the first 2-3 months, it’s crucial to ALWAYS offer both breasts to your baby during each feeding! They might not always want the second breast, but limiting access due to the myth of ‘getting to the fatty milk’ isn’t helpful. Similarly, if your baby isn’t gaining enough weight, restricting access to the second breast isn’t advisable. This is a common misconception and can be counterproductive.

For babies needing more, switch nursing can be a game-changer. It involves frequently switching breasts during a feed, ensuring your baby gets multiple let-downs. This not only helps with their intake but can reduce frustration too.

Remember, every drop of milk you produce is precious and beneficial for your baby. Let’s embrace this natural variation and support each other through this journey! 💕

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01/07/2026

With all the sickness going around please know you transfer your immunity to your baby to fight illness and often because of this baby may not get as sick. Drink your water and stay hydrated. Thank you La Leche League USA for sharing good information

Yes! You can breastfeed when you’re ill. In fact, continuing to breastfeed helps protect your baby because your body produces antibodies and other immune factors that pass through your milk. These help your little one fight off the same illness or reduce its severity. Breastfeeding while sick also supports your own health by preventing engorgement and maintaining your milk supply, which can be disrupted if feeds or pumping sessions are skipped.

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01/05/2026

Crazy amount of snow❄️

01/05/2026

There are many reason for a Lactation 🤱🏼Consultation. I am here to help you❣️ 717-860-0177

01/04/2026

Yes this is the hospital I used when I had my boys who are now 36 & 33. We were not blessed to have good pumps available 🤱🏼

01/04/2026

This journal marks a moment from 1993 during my time on the busy Pediatric Unit at St Joseph’s hospital in Syracuse, little did I know it was just the beginning of an extraordinary career that would unfold in the OB department at Chambersburg hospital and ultimately lead me to make an impact through lactation home visits 🤱🏼

01/04/2026

You know you have been a Lactation Consultant for a long time and keep too much when you find one of your first🤱🏼 projects from your first job❣️