Baby Feeding & Nutrition Videos

Ever wonder if you can make homemade baby rice cereal instead of buying it from the store? Yes! You absolutely can! It's more nutritious, tastes better, and you'll feel so great knowing everything...

Before introducing a baby to finger foods, they must be able to successfully eat and pick up foods on their own. Learn what finger foods to introduce to a baby in this free video from an...

After 12 months, most pediatricians will insist that a baby is introduced to whole milk because of the necessary vitamins. Mix formula with whole milk to help introduce a baby to dairy using this...

Widening baby bottle nipples is never a good idea because it can cause the infant to choke or damage the nipple for future feedings. Learn about buying different settings for bottle nipples, such...

A nine-month-old baby can begin eating solid foods, and to introduce a nine-month-old to food, start by feeding them rice cereal, oatmeal and pureed vegetables. Consult a pediatrician to find out...

A baby can start eating rice cereal between six-to-nine months of age. When feeding an infant rice cereal, place the spoon to the child's lips. Avoid choking hazards when feeding a baby rice...

Before feeding a baby solid foods, watch for signs that the baby is ready, such as head control, keeping tongue in mouth and sitting upright. Identify other signs that a baby is ready for solid...

Help a breast-fed baby gain weight by feeding the infant every two-to-three hours, breast-feeding for longer intervals and having the mother avoid certain foods, such as shellfish, kidney beans...

To freeze breast milk, use a breast pump to extract milk, then place milk in a freezer bag, write the date on the bag and place it in a freezer. Learn tips for filling a freezer bag with breast...

Store small portions of breast milk in bottles or bags, and don't keep breast milk in the refrigerator for more than 72 hours. Store breast milk with the date on the container to verify its...

Increase breast milk supply by staying hydrated, eating green vegetables and avoiding caffeine products, shellfish, kidney beans and cabbage. Check an infant's stools to ensure that they're...

Clean baby bottle nipples by placing them in the microwave for 90 seconds or adding them to a pot of boiling water. Sanitize baby bottle nipples to keep a baby healthy using this free video from...

Before sterilizing baby bottle nipples in the microwave, thoroughly clean the appliance. Then, place baby bottle nipples in the microwave for 90 to 120 seconds. Purchase baby bottle nipples that...

After discussing formula options with a pediatrician, read instructions to prepare the right amount of formula for a baby, which is generally between two-to-eight ounces. Learn how much formula to...

To stop breastfeeding a baby, make the transition as smooth as possible by breastfeeding once a day. Keep mother and baby comfortable during the weaning process with tips in this free video from...

Two options exist when breast-feeding twins, which are feeding the babies independently or together; however, the most important part of breast-feeding twins is to maintain a schedule. Recognize...

Before deciding to spoon feed a baby, first check with a health care provider. Spoon feed a baby with tips from the owner of a parenting store in this free video on kids' diets.

In breastfeeding, one of the most important things is positioning. Feed breast milk to a baby with tips from the owner of a parenting store in this free video on kids' diets.

When bottle feeding formula to a baby, it's important to create a bond by mimicking natural movements. Feed formula milk to a baby with tips from the owner of a parenting store in this free video...

Picky eating has a lot to do with presentation of food and types of food. Feed picky eaters with tips from the owner of a parenting store in this free video on kids' diets.

Setting a great food presentation is one way to get kids to eat healthy. Feed a child healthy meals with tips from the owner of a parenting store in this free video on kids' diets.

Getting a kid to eat healthy snacks can often be achieved through a fun presentation. Feed a child healthy snacks with tips from the owner of a parenting store in this free video on kids' diets.

In order to feed a toddler healthy meals, it's important to set a good environment. Feed a toddler healthy meals with tips from the owner of a parenting store in this free video on kids' diets.

Toddlers will eat healthy snacks if they are given a variety of foods with different colors and textures. Feed a toddler healthy snacks with tips from the owner of a parenting store in this free...

Gripe water is a home remedy for treating colicky babies and is made from baking soda, chamomile, fennel, dill, mint and water. Calm the digestive track of a baby with colic using gripe water and...

Gripe water is used to calm the digestive track, including the stomach and small intestine, in order to treat and benefit babies with colic. Create homemade gripe water or buy pre-made formulas to...

The herbs and water used in gripe water cannot cause an overdose; however, gripe water made with alcohol can cause an overdose if used excessively. Follow instructions for administering gripe...

Instead of gripe water, colic treatment alternatives include rocking the baby, bouncing the baby, swaddling and giving warm baths. Simulate the sound and feeling of a womb to treat babies with...

Buy breast milk by getting a prescription from a doctor for a milk bank, contacting lactating mothers who are willing to donate milk or finding a lactating friend. Make sure breast milk has been...

Taking care of a newborn baby requires changing diapers, feeding the baby, laying the baby on its back, bathing the baby with baby soap and putting lots of lotion on the baby. Read different books...

Parents can help infant baby development by showing the baby colorful toys, exposing the baby to different shapes and sounds and playing classical music for the baby. Play with infants and help...

Prepare ready-to-mix powdered baby formula by following the instructions on the back of the package. Powdered baby formula typically calls for one scoop for every 2 ounces of water. Find out more...

Commercial infant formula should have ingredients that include DHA, ARA, iron, different vitamins and folic acid. Find infant formula that does not give the baby gas or cause problems with help...

Introduce solid foods to a baby by starting with rice cereal, mixing the cereal with applesauce and other soft foods, moving to jar food and then moving to chunkier foods. Check with the baby's...

To burp a baby, place the child over your shoulder, pat the back in an upward motion, and bounce the baby gently. Find out how burping helps move the gas upward and reduces changes of vomiting...

Common infant skin ailments include eczema, caused by dry skin, and cradle cap, which produces dry skin on the scalp. Use lotion, especially after bathing and in dry climates, to prevent skin...

To get enough sleep when you have a newborn baby, sleep when the baby is sleeping, ask family members for help, and try to get the baby on a regular sleeping schedule. Consider having the baby in...

Learn how to swaddle your baby and tips on wrapping your infant snuggly in this free online instructional video on newborn child care.

Learn tips on how to remove mucus from your infant's throat and mouth using a bulb sucker in this free online instructional video on newborn child care.

Learn tips and tricks for learning how to breast feed your infant, and how nursing your baby can be an enjoyable experience for both mother and child in this free instructional video.

Learn how to prepare a baby bath safely for your infant in this free online instructional video on newborn child care.

Learn tips for drying off an infant after a baby bath in this free online instructional video on newborn child care.

Learn tips for handling a crying baby and how to calm a fussy infant in this free online instructional video on newborn child care.

Learn tips on how to clip your infant's fingernails in this free online instructional video on newborn child care.

Learn tips on how to change a baby's diaper in this free online instructional video on infant care.

Learn how to care for your newborn baby's belly button in this free online instructional video on infant care.

Learn how to bathe your baby in this free online instructional video on infant care.

In this instructional video, you will learn tips and tricks for helping your newborn infant develop.

Learn tips and tricks for burping your newborn baby in this free online instructional video.

Learn how to choose baby bath supplies for your newborn infant's bathing routine in this free instructional video.