Baby Feeding & Nutrition

There are three basic types of breast pumps: battery-operated, electric and manual. Battery-operated pumps are best for women with a steady milk supply who prefer to pump a few times a day....

When a baby is first introduced to solid food it is usually done through a bottle as a supplement to their normal serving of formula or breast-milk. This helps the baby transition to solid foods...

Each new step in a baby's life brings excitement. It also raises questions about the proper way to transition the baby to toddler habits. Knowing when and how to introduce cow's milk to your baby...

Breast milk is nature's perfect food for babies. True allergies to breast milk are virtually nonexistent. Most breast milk allergies are actually allergies to other food proteins that are present...

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends not introducing cow's milk to a baby until she is 12 months old. Cow's milk does not provide as complete nutrition as formula or breast milk...

Switching to whole milk can be an exciting milestone. It mean's your little one is growing into a toddler, but you don't want to do it too soon because your baby's tummy may not be ready for it....

Many parents want their babies to sleep through the night. This is not practical when the baby is first born, but it can be achieved several months down the road. Cereal can be given to a baby...

Since you have decided to freeze extra breast milk in your freezer you may wonder how you would go about thawing it for your baby to actually use. Thawing breast milk is quite easy and can be done...

Freezing breast milk is a quick and easy way to store extra breastmilk. It gives you a stockpile for when you decide you do not feel like breastfeeding at that particular moment or are too busy...

Babies are typically ready to be introduced to solid food around the age of four to six months, when she can sit up supported by a chair or pillows. Your pediatrician will advise you on the exact...

The road to eating solid foods begins when a child is 4 months old. Gradually, more solids are introduced and the baby is slowly weaned off of formula or breast milk. Many people choose to begin...

It seems like it was just yesterday that your baby was born but now your bundle of joy is a one year old. It is usually recommended that a baby not be given whole milk till they are one years old....

When you have decided that you no longer want to breast feed or pump you may wonder how you can make transitioning to formula easier on you and your baby. Just by following this few tips your baby...

While some nursing mothers find they can eat just about whatever they want while they're breast-feeding, others find that certain foods seem to change the taste of the breast milk for the nursing...

Breast-feeding a baby is an innately nurturing act of a mother, but it can also be the biggest sacrifice she has ever known when her nipples are sore. Combine lack of sleep with pain, and it is...

Many mothers want to make sure they are producing enough breast milk for their babies. One way to make sure that you are producing enough breast milk is to increase your breast milk production....

Because babies go through cycles with eating and growth, it can be unsettling for parents trying to maintain a steady diet for an infant. But feeding a baby sufficiently doesn't have to be that...

A mother could need a hands-free breast pump for many reasons. Many mothers need to tend to children and/or housework all while trying to pump milk to provide nutrition to their baby. Many...

Breast augmentation and other types of plastic surgery are ever growing in popularity. Breast augmentation in order to grow the breast size is achieved by placing one of two types of implants,...

Seroquel is FDA-approved to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia according to MED tv. It is unknown if Seroquel passes into breastmilk, and doctors and nursing mothers must weigh benefits and...

Breastfeeding is nature's way of providing milk for a baby, and experts agree that it's the best nutrition an infant can receive. If you'd like your baby to have the benefits of breast milk, but...

Increasing stored breast milk supply is necessary if you are a working mother or need to be away from your child for any reason. Having an ample storage supply of breast milk is necessary so your...

Breastfeeding is a natural process for a new mother. Many mothers are surprised when they have problems with breastfeeding, such as latch problems, that result in cracked nipples. Taking the...

Medela manufactures a line of breast pumps, which often are used by working mothers to pump their milk while they are away from their baby. Because some of the pump parts touch the mother's skin...

Babies nurse best when they're awake and in a good mood. If your baby wakes up crying calm him/her down first then nurse.

If you've made a commitment to breastfeeding your baby after you return to work, then you will most likely use a breast pump during the day. This isn't always easy to do, depending on your place...

Breastfeeding your baby provides your child with a great start. The benefits to mother and baby are numerous. Whether you are beginning to breastfeed your baby or have been doing so for some...

There are a few things that one can do to help increase her supply of breast milk. These things that I will mention are natural methods for increasing production. These are great for mothers...

We all know that "breast is best" but disposable breast pads are not only uncomfortable, but bad for the environment (like disposable diapers, they take forever to biodegrade). Try...

We've heard that breast is best, but it can also be the most challenging thing if you're a mom who wants to set a routine for your baby. Read on to find out how to nurse effectively in order to...

If your baby is having trouble with keeping their milk down and just keeps regurgitating it up then they may need a special thickened formula which you can buy, but recently i had to thicken my...

Most times as a new mother, experienced or not, everything can be overwhelming. Once overwhelming we tend to forget the little things, "what breast do I feed with this time?" and...

Giving birth to a pre-term baby is a terrifying experience for most mothers. Preemies are small and frail-looking, and generally require intensive care until they reach the gestational age at...

Breast pumps are medical devices which are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and are used by women to reduce engorgement, relieve a plugged duct or remove milk from the...

Being a parent is not always instinctual. I would like to provide a little guidance to parents on how to feed their infants.

Deciding whether or not to breastfeed is a major decision when having a new baby. Only you can make this decision, but hopefully this article will shed some light on the topic.

Although Medela and Lansinoh, the two leading breast-feeding accessory companies, both offer manual and double-electric pumps, Medela offers a larger variety; however, Lansinoh may be the more...

As a soon-to-be new mother, whether to rent or buy a breast pump is an important decision. According to La Leche League, breast milk is the best nourishment for babies. Not all mothers can be...

Maintaining a steady milk supply is crucial to breastfeeding mothers. Unfortunately, just about everything that you do or eat can have an affect on your milk supply. If you need to increase your...

Many baby formulas today are fortified with nutrients to mimic the consistency and nutritional value of breast milk. While breast milk is considered healthiest for babies, modifications and...

Newborn babies need few things: food, sleep and protection. But feeding your newborn can be more complicated than you anticipate. Both breast-feeding and bottle-feeding babies sometimes have...

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends babies be breastfed for the first year of life. That being said, sometimes formula not only comes in handy, it is a necessity. Parents should be...

You weren't planning on breast feeding, or were only planning to breast feed for a while until you went back to work. Your baby keeps spitting up and having bad diarrhea. you take the baby to the...

Breastfeeding is a great way to bond with your little. It is very difficult to stop, not just on your little one.

Parents who choose to feed their baby infant formula instead of breast milk may benefit from a longer length of time between feedings than those who decide to breast-feed.

This article will teach you how to breastfeed your baby at birth.

Many women want breastfeeding to come naturally, especially on their first child, but the fact is, it is sometimes a very difficult task. Sometimes it helps just to have a little information to...

Many nursing mothers find that they need to pump at some point during their nursing relationship. For some, pumping is necessary upon returning to work, while other moms want extra milk for an...

Breastfeeding is a very important and healthy decision for your baby! Here are some important things to remember when using a breast pump and how to store it.

Breastfeeding is the best choice that you could make for you baby. The beginning can be very hard. If you have experienced pain or sore nipples follow these steps to help you get through...