Belly bead keychains are often worn or carried by healthcare professionals who work with breastfeeding mothers and babies (such as lactation consultants, post partum and labor & delivery nurses, midwives, obstetricians and doulas), for educational purposes. This is a great visual, helpful in encouraging and reassuring a mother/family that the colostrum mom is producing is the perfect amount for their baby's tiny belly. It is the perfect teaching aide/tool, small enough to carry in scrub pockets or wear on a badge reel for quick access. This assists healthcare professionals in giving breastfeeding mothers the right start in their breastfeeding journey with confidence and encouragement. They are also used as a visual to help explain why newborns eat so frequently and allows the parents to understand how much expressed breastmilk or formula to give their baby during the first week of life. Included is a belly bead keychain of your color choice with a BONUS reference card, made of thick plastic, that can be easily attached onto a badge reel behind an ID card for quick reference. This additional card explains approximately how many mls of brestmilk or formula that a newborn's tummy is able to hold based on how many days old the newborn is. In addition, it provides a picture example of the size of the newborn's tummy. The belly beads are made of lightweight durable natural wooden beads, sealed and held together by a faux leather suede cord and a metal keychain.