Abington Chapter
The Abington chapter assists nursing moms in Abington, Ardsley, Cheltenham, Dresher, Elkins Park, Glenside, Hatboro, Horsham, Huntingdon Valley, Jenkintown, Meadowbrook, Melrose Park, North Hills, Rydal, Willow Grove,Wyncote, and some parts of Philadelphia.
Abington Nursing Moms’ Meeting/Playgroup location:
Super Giant
Community Center – 2nd floor
(enter on the right side of the store and go up the stairs)
315 York Road, Willow Grove, PA
(Check the board in the store for which room we will be in)
The Abington Chapter has Nursing Moms’ meetings at 10am on the third Monday of every month. All playgroups/meetings subject to cancellation or change. Spouses, pregnant moms-to-be, friends, siblings and babies are always welcome at all of our meetings! At each playgroup we offer a topic for discussion.
2010 Meetings:
Monday, July 19 @ 10 AM – Welcome to summer/fun things to do with the kids
From everyday activities in the metro area to more adventurous weekend trips, summer is a great time to connect with our children. Moms will share ideas about how to have fun in the summer sun with kids of all ages.
Saturday, August 7th @ 10 AM – 2PM – World Breastfeeding Week ***NOTE LOCATION AND TIME*** (rain date 8/8, 12-4PM)
Everyone including family and friends are invited to join us in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week at NMAC’s 2nd Annual Family Fun Day. We’ll have food, kids music, face painting, balloon making, and raffles. The splash fountain, Safety Town and playground are there too! Masons Mill Park, 3500 Masons Mill Rd., Huntingdon Valley, PA
http://www.uppermoreland.org/departments/parks/parks.aspx
Monday, September 20 @ 10 AM – Nursing; the First Six Months
Talk to other moms about getting out and about with your newborn and nursing in public.
Monday, October 18 @ 10 AM – Going Back to Work &Pumping and Sleep Issues
Discussion will include information about pumps, how to prepare for the return to work, milk storage, and how to continue your breastfeeding relationship once you return to work. We will also address sleep challenges and strategies.
Monday, November 15 @ 10 AM – Extended Nursing, Introducing Solids and Family Meal Ideas, Babyproofing
Learn how to make mealtime for your baby and your family fun and healthy. Discuss how breastfeeding changes as your baby becomes a toddler. Find out how to make your home safe as your infant becomes mobile and curious.
Monday, December 20 @ 10 AM – Open Forum
Share questions, concerns, and tips about nursing with other moms.
