12-26 May: Help! Will my milk supply regulate? (#13)

Happy Monday all! Alexandra here 👋

Lots of good vibes and support coming your way in this edition of the newsletter. We’ve got expert advice to help you take on night weaning, a round-up of (free!) fresh veggie suppliers, and, of course, our regular guide to family-friendly events around town. Scroll down and enjoy the read.

👩‍⚕️ Dear Dr. Mom: My baby has started sleeping through the night. Now I noticed I’m producing less milk overall. My baby seems frustrated at the breast, as if she were expecting more milk. Will my breasts regulate?

First off, congratulations on the big milestone! And it’s natural that you’re noticing a difference: big changes in your baby’s routine can also lead to big changes to your breastfeeding.

We spoke to breastfeeding expert and admin of the Pumping Queens WhatsApp group, Dr. Irena Domachowska, for advice. The take-away? There’s lots you can try before you call it a day. Tap through to find out more.

Have a question you want to ask us? Submit it here. All questions will be anonymized and edited for clarity.

🥦 Is your child eating veggies, too?

For parents whose children are already onto solids, check out these local (and affordable!) options for fresh vegetable delivery, specifically aimed at families:

• Free weekly veggies for Bos en Lommer parents

  Weekly home delivery — Bos en Lommer

  If you have a baby between 4-6 months old and live in Bos en Lommer, you qualify for a free weekly veggie delivery! This city program is designed to introduce children early to fresh veggies, and includes recipe cards, a hand blender, and freezer containers. Ask your OKT team how to sign up.

• Weekly veggie box from de Stadsgroenteboer

  Weekly on Wed or Sat — Various delivery locations or at their farm in Geuzenveld

  This local farm CSA in Amsterdam West offers a weekly seasonal veggie box from May to late November (or a 5 week trial)— and they deliver all throughout the city. It’s offered at a sliding scale to make it affordable for all. They also host community activities at the farm: babies and toddlers welcomed.

🗓️ What’s happening around town

Looking for something fun to do with your little one? Here's a selection of upcoming activities and events for babies, toddlers, and their parents.

Center

• Introduction to Montessori

  Tue 13 May @ 19-20:30 — Jordaan

  Simone Davies, author of The Montessori Baby and The Montessori Toddler, is hosting a live session for parents with children of all ages to learn about the Montessori approach.

South

• Little Music Explorers

  Wed 14 May @ 10:30-11:30 (weekly) — De Pijp

  Here your baby or toddler can explore the world of music! Class lead Ada creates an interactive environment where children, parents, and caregivers can move and make sound together.

• Balance Bike Race and Fun Run

  Sat 17 May @ 11:00-11:30, 14:00 — Stadionbuurt

  If you’re keen to raise an Olympian, join this free balance bike race (ages 2-4) and family run (all ages) at the Olympic Stadium. There are also other athletic events for older kids up to 12 years old.

• The ABCs of Multilingual Parenting

  Tue 20 May @ 19:00-20:30 — De Pijp

  This interactive workshop from Raising Bilingual Children covers the essentials of multilingual parenting: cutting through the myths, the guilt and the overwhelm with real-life strategies you can actually use.

West

• Krakeling with the Little Ones

  Wed 14 May @ 10-10:45 — Westerpark

  A morning of theater, music, and games for toddlers ages 2 and up at Theater De Krakeling — exciting, because usually they’re for older kids! There’s also a cafe open before and after with babyccinos ☕️

East

• Pelvic Floor & Core Health Workshop

  Sun 18 May @ 10:00-11:30 — IJburg

  For those daunted by the postpartum pelvic recovery journey, you’ll both exercise and learn about pelvic floor and core health in this workshop from WeWomen. Contact the organizers if you need to bring your baby.

North

• The Beautiful Children’s Book Festival

  Sun 25 May @ 11-17:00 — IJplein

  A festival day for the whole family, with activities, performances, and workshops dedicated to the magic and beauty of children’s books published in the last year. It’s aimed at 4-10 year olds, but younger children are welcome to attend, too.

Online

• Free Dutch language masterclass for parents

  Thu 15 May @ 19:45-20:45

  This free language class by Dutch Speaking Academy (run by a fellow mom!) is designed specifically for parents, to help them prepare to speak Dutch at daycare or school.

Want to share an event with our community? Email [email protected] to get in touch.

Until next time,

Alexandra from the Amsterdam Parent Project (APP)