Growing With Baby

Growing With Baby Growing With Baby is a one stop shop for breastfeeding mothers. We have nursing bras and supplies and infant stimulation toys.

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Our consultant has 33 years of experience helping mothers here and across the United States

Do you know how to safely breastfeed/pump if you want to have an alcoholic drink during the holiday season? Here is ever...
11/26/2025

Do you know how to safely breastfeed/pump if you want to have an alcoholic drink during the holiday season?

Here is everything you need to know about breast milk, alcohol, and the amount of time you need to wait before breastfeeding. 🤱🦃🍷

11/24/2025

Here is a great example of one of the best positions to nurse a young baby. As you can see, baby is on top and his hands are hugging the breast. Once nursing, baby's cheeks and chins should be touching your body. 🤱

Those rhythmic gulps and pauses are a sign baby is actually drinking the milk!

11/23/2025

Do you know one of the best ways to nurse a young baby?

Here's what Andrea says! 🤱

11/20/2025

There is a lot of information online, and some may help and some may hurt, but when in doubt, look at what the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is saying or consult a professional lactation consultant.

11/16/2025

Know when you should see someone in person versus when rest, ice, and Advil is all you need.

If mastitis or a plugged duct is occurring over and over in the same spot, see a professional.

If you have a high fever and it simply isn't going down even with medication, see a professional.

11/16/2025

Don't rush for antibiotics unless necessary. Antibiotics do change the microbiome in your breasts which can prevent your natural flora from healing you.

11/13/2025

Sorry parents! Even if baby is sleeping through the night, you might need to still get up to pump! 😬

Here's why⬇️

If baby is sleeping through the night as early as 2 months old, you most likely still need to get up at least once during the night to pump. Waiting many hours to pump with over-full breasts can lead to plugged ducts and mastitis.

11/10/2025

Every baby is different! Lots of people say newborns only need 1 ounce every hour, however if baby is sleeping long stretches at night, then they will usually feed more than the usual to make up for those long stretches without feeding.

11/09/2025

Here is the proper way to gently perform a lymphatic massage on an affected breast.

(These images are from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine.)

11/06/2025

Don't try to massage your breast if you are anxious because you may press too hard and bruise yourself accidentally. If you do try lymph massage, be as gentle as you would with your baby.

📅 Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 — 10:00 AM (PT)📍 1230 Marsh, San Luis ObispoBabies welcome | Free | 📞 RSVP: 805-543-6988This we...
11/04/2025

📅 Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 — 10:00 AM (PT)
📍 1230 Marsh, San Luis Obispo
Babies welcome | Free | 📞 RSVP: 805-543-6988

This week at Growing With Baby, our support group will be going over
babywearing, swaddling, and when to transition.

Babywearing can calm fussiness, support bonding, and free up your hands—when done safely.
Swaddling can help newborns sleep better, but knowing when (and how) to stop is just as important.

Here is what we will be covering:

- Safe babywearing tips + the T.I.C.K.S. fit checklist
- Positioning and airway safety
- Swaddling basics for newborns
- Signs it’s time to stop swaddling (rolling, escape attempts, restless sleep)
- Gentle step-down transitions (one arm out → sleep sack → arms-out bag)

Bring your carrier or wrap if you'd like help with fit & positioning!

We can’t wait to see you and your little ones 💕

11/03/2025

Cold compresses, normal feedings, and a bit of Advil are all your friends when you have a touch of mastitis. 💛
No massage, no over-feeding or pumping, no heat to the affected area. 🚫

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1230 Marsh Street
San Luis Obispo, CA
93401

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Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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Growing With Baby is a one stop shop for breastfeeding mothers. We have nursing bras and supplies and infant stimulation toys. o Our consultant has 33 years of experience helping mothers here and across the United States.

Andrea has recently published a new book, Suckle, Sleep, Thrive, Breastfeeding Success through Understanding Your Baby’s Cues and Unique Temperament. The book is available through Growing With Baby, Amazon, Praeclarus Press, Barnes & Noble and Wallmart.