There are some things that just come naturally to us. Like when you’re standing by someone holding a baby and you start swaying while you’re talking to them. Sometimes feeding our sweet baby is like that and sometimes it’s just not that intuitive. There are two main times in early feeding that can be a challenge for new parents—milk-feedings and beginning solid foods. Babies … [Read more...] about Am I feeding baby enough? You’ll know with responsive feeding
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Formula tips for a happy baby
Formula Feeding 101 Keeping your baby nourished and full with formula takes more than sticking the bottle in her mouth. Some tips: MIX AND WAIT. Let powdered formula sit for a minute after mixing. That way, you allow gas bubbles to break up, minimizing the amount of air in baby’s belly. GET IN POSITION. To make sure your baby is getting mostly milk and not air, angle the … [Read more...] about Formula tips for a happy baby
Frequently asked questions about Formula
We hear a lot about formula, good and bad. Here are some questions you may be asking as you consider formula as a supplement or eventual substitute for breast milk. I’ve read that formula-fed babies are more at risk for obesity. Is that true? That depends on whom you ask. “There’s a possible link between breast milk protecting against obesity,” Shu says. But other … [Read more...] about Frequently asked questions about Formula