Happy National Breastfeeding Month!
Check out the books below that highlight breastfeeding and siblings.
Written by and illustrated by Sarit Guy, IBCLC
This book is intended to strengthen and empower children and their new place in the family, while also providing a glimpse into the future of what is expected around the corner.
This story places a special emphasis on nursing. It helps to normalize breastfeeding as an integral part of the new family reality at home with positive messages towards the breastfeeding dynamic.
It is recommended to start reading this book to your children during your pregnancy, as you prepare for the upcoming labor and breastfeeding period that immediately follows. Once the baby is born, continue to read this book to your children.
At the end of the book, you will find information for parents with practical tools to deal with the challenges that you may experience during this transitional period.
This book is only available in paperback.
Best Milk
By Kate Carothers, IBCLC
Illustrated by Jessica Scheberl
Best Milk children's book is a thoughtfully written engaging educational tool to create a comfortable dialog for adults to introduce breastfeeding to their children. This prepares children for the arrival of a new baby brother or sister. When read by family members, (e.g., grandmas, dad, etc.), an atmosphere of support for the expecting mother is created. The realistic illustrations offer ideas to incorporate breastfeeding conveniently into everyday life.
This book is available in Dark hair version (Black, Native, African American, etc.) and in two other versions. All versions of this book are available in paperback only.
Magical Milk
By Nasheesa Pollard
Illustrated by Katura Gains
What do babies eat? Where does breast milk come from? These are just some of the questions curious preschoolers may want to know!
Magical Milk is about a curious little boy who has just become a big brother. He sees his mother breastfeeding his new baby sister and has lots to share! He takes you on a journey through his imagination to explore all he has learned about this magical milk.
This beautifully illustrated picture book helps capture the minds of preschool aged children who are curious about breastfeeding and what feeding a newborn may look like.
This book is only available in paperback.
By Samantha Patterson
Illustrated by Beatriz Mello
Being a big brother is the most important job a little boy can have! He must share his toys. He must do extra chores. He must be brave. He even must share special attention that to use to be all for him. Little Brother Alon is excited to be welcoming a new baby! With this easy reader, mommy and me book, the main character learns a lot of change comes with a new, little sister. Learning to share his parents brings out new feelings for this toddler. Luckily for Alon, his loving parents are teaching him patience and how to be a good helper. As his mom nurses their new addition throughout the story, Alon discovers that new babies come with lots of things – more hugs, more tickles and much more love! This African American children’s book with bold illustrations makes a great gift for children learning to play the role of big sister or big brother!
Mommy Breastfeeds My Baby Brother
By Mark Ripken
Illustrated David Moneysmith
While Jenna's new baby brother is being breastfed, she learns the importance of nursing and looks forward to her own time with Mom and Dad and her special Feeding Time Toys.
My Momma's Milk
By Kawani AJ Brown
Illustrated by Edward Basil
My Mama's Milk highlights the mother and child breastfeeding relationship, helps young readers understand breastfeeding, explores how each mammal makes milk specifically for their babies and can be useful for children welcoming new baby siblings.
Working For Mommy's Milk Factory
By Chanielle Talbird
Illustrated by Abigail Danielle Merritt
Jediah is a 4-year old girl who takes an interest in helping her mother breastfeed her baby brother. After coming home from school one day, she notices how happy both mom and baby were, and becomes curious. After her mother explains how she makes/produces breast milk, Jediah decides that she wants to become her mother's special helper at Mommy's Milk Factory.
This story was designed to normalize and teach young children the importance of breastfeeding. It also offers a step-by-step illustration of how older children can become involved, and included in the breastfeeding process. It encourages bonding between a mother, older siblings, and younger siblings. Children can also gain an understanding that there are career opportunities for lactation professionals.
Ziora's Quest: Mommy's Milk Rocks!
Illustrated by Solomiia
Have you ever wanted something reeeeaaaally badly?... but what you got wasn’t quite what you expected?
Ziora wished for a baby sister for a long time, but now her little sister just wants to breastfeed. What’s the big deal about mommy's milk, anyway?
Join Ziora as she explores the amazing world of Milky White and learns the true power of and super fun facts about breast milk! For instance, did you know breast milk comes in many different colors?
Nursing moms will find Ziora’s Quest: Mommy’s Milk Rocks! a refreshing read that will endear them even more to their children. It’s a book for children who wished for a new sibling, but feel disappointed when the baby takes so much of Mama’s time.
Dr. Amaka Nnamani, board-certified pediatrician, Breastfeeding Coordinator for the Pennsylvania chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and breastfeeding advocate, skillfully narrates the benefits of breastfeeding. The first of its kind, this story of a six-year-old “new big sister” is entertaining, educational and appropriate for children and adults.
Check out my read aloud of Ziora's Quest: Mommy's Milk Rocks! on YouTube. As well as the comprehension quiz I created to go along with the story.
In addition, Dr. Amaka Nnamani has created a activity book to go along with, Ziora’s Quest: Mommy’s Milk Rocks!
This is a fun companion activity book to the published picture book, 'Ziora's Quest:Mommy's Milk Rocks!'. It is educational and includes fun activities like Color by Numbers, Mazes, Spot the Difference, Match the Shadow and Word Search.
Parents and caregivers will especially enjoy the included suggestions on what big brother/sister can do while the baby feeds.
An answer key is also included.
If you don't see a book listed here that I missed, please share in the comment section and I will be sure to add it to this list!
Be sure to check out the list I created of children’s breastfeeding books highlighting animals/mammals and the upcoming lists I created of children breastfeeding books highlighting long term breastfeeding, tandem nursing and weaning.
Thanks for stopping by!
Chrisonne
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