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Baby Café – Personalized Feeding Support for You and Your Baby

Feeding your baby—whether through breastfeeding, pumping, or bottle-feeding—can be challenging. At TLC of Hastings, our Baby Café offers a free, welcoming space where you can receive expert lactation support, growth tracking, and parent-to-parent connection to ensure your baby is happy and healthy.

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What to Expect

At Baby Café, our registered nurse and certified lactation consultant will help you:
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Assess your baby’s feeding and development to ensure proper growth.
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Receive hands-on breastfeeding support to improve latch, milk supply, and comfort.
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Get guidance on bottle-feeding and formula preparation for a smooth transition.
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Weigh your baby weekly to monitor growth and make feeding recommendations.
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Connect with other parents in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.

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Why Feeding Support Matters

Feeding your baby is one of the most important aspects of early parenting, but it’s not always easy. Whether you’re breastfeeding, pumping, or using formula, Baby Café provides free, expert support to help you feel confident in your feeding choices.

How to Prepare for Your Visit

  • Bring your baby and any feeding accessories you use (bottles, breast pumps, formula, etc.).
  • Write down any questions or concerns you have about feeding.
  • Come ready to connect with other parents and receive expert guidance.

What Happens After Your Visit?

After attending Baby Café, you will:

  • Gain confidence in breastfeeding or bottle-feeding your baby.
  • Receive expert guidance on feeding techniques and baby nutrition.
  • Have the opportunity to connect with other moms for support and encouragement.
  • Be encouraged to come in for classes prior to delivery.
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How Baby Café Supports Moms & Babies

In this video, Ronda, a registered nurse and lactation consultant, explains how Baby Café provides feeding support, growth tracking, and parent-to-parent encouragement.

Learn how TLC of Hastings can help support you in raising a happy, healthy, growing baby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can attend Baby Café?
Baby Café is free and open to all moms, whether you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or bottle-feeding.
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is needed for drop-in sessions. One-on-one lactation consultations can be scheduled if more individualized help is needed.
What if I have trouble breastfeeding?
Our certified lactation consultant offers hands-on support to improve latch, increase milk supply, and provide positioning techniques.
Can I come if I’m bottle-feeding?
Absolutely! Baby Café supports all feeding methods, including bottle-feeding, formula supplementation, and transitioning from breast to bottle.
How do I know if my baby is eating enough?

We offer weekly baby weight checks, weighted feeds, and feeding assessments to ensure your baby is growing and thriving.

What other resources are available?
Our team can provide referrals to pediatricians, dentists, chiropractors, parenting classes, and life coaching for parents.
When is Baby Café Free Drop-In Center Available?
Baby Café is open every Thursday from 10am-12pm. A scale is available for weighing babies before and after they eat.

We’re Here for You – Call or Text Anytime

Baby Café is available every Thursday from 10am-12pm.
Download the Baby Café Flyer here.

If you have questions about Baby Café or want to learn more, we’re here for you.

Call: 651-437-4200
Text: 651-347-1889
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