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Know-how: warming a baby bottle
By Sarah Lawson on 23/04/2007 11:15:04
Many parents like to microwave a baby's bottle for speed, but what's really safe?
Whether you are bottle feeding with expressed milk or formula milk, most babies will prefer to have their milk slightly warmed (especially if it has been prepared earlier and then stored in the fridge to be kept sterile). If you are new to bottle
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New Growth Charts for Babies and Children
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/05/2009 02:41:42
New growth charts for babies and young children have been launched which are based on breast-fed babies' progress
be tracked. These are important as they can often identify early health problems or simply reassure parents that their new babies are taking in enough nutrition from their milk feeds.New growth charts launched to tie in with National Breastfeeding Week 2009
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Breastfeeding after adoption
By Laura Lee Davies on 12/05/2009 00:56:16
In some cases, it can be possible to breastfeed when you have adopted a newborn baby.
(the baby needs to be newborn, when the suckling instinct is still intact and the infant has not become too accustomed to synthetic teat feeding) which not only brings about the special bond breastfeeding can provide for mother and baby, but is also
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Breastfeeding: the early days
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/12/2007 11:25:22
Statistics show that a large percentage women, even if they do try to breastfeed, give up by six weeks. What are the biggest barriers to feeding and what can you do to overcome them?
the birth?!) can affect the amount of good milk your baby is getting.Incredibly, after all the lecturing about breast feeding, you will find some health visitors quick to suggest adding formula feeds to bump up growth. This is really only worth switching
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Real mothers: breastfeeding experiences
By Louise Cook on 11/09/2006 09:31:29
Voices and experiences from the real-life end of breastfeeding
for me to realise that my milk wasn’t coming through. Her increasing hunger was naturally distressing her – and me - so I took the decision to feed her with formula whilst we waited for the breast milk to arrive. This took a whole week, and I
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Troubleshooting: Weaning at 7-9 months
By Christina Hilliard on 03/08/2012 01:29:27
Moving your baby on to solids isn't always a smooth process – here are some tips to overcome common weaning problems
flavours, both sweet and savoury, and as many food groups (eg, protein, carbohydrate, fruit and vegetables) as possible, but don’t fret unduly. How much he’ll eat depends on many factors, such as how active he is, and whether he is breast- or formula
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What foods are safe to give your 10-12 month baby
By clare Firth on 29/11/2010 04:55:03
Now your baby's really in his stride with feeding, make sure you know what foods are safe to introduce over the next few months
Your baby should hopefully be feeding well by now and having a really varied diet. Here are the guidelines to what's safe to include at mealtimesFruits and vegetablesYou won’t need to puree or mash as much of your baby's food by now, and many
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Study claims no link between IQ and breastfeeding
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/10/2006 01:37:46
Despite the many other benefits of breastfeeding your baby, scientists believe breastmilk does not lead to a higher IQ.
solely for the first six months of life, mainstream perception of breastfeeding still finds women unclear about the benefits of feeding their baby themselves.Whilst the study does not seek to denegrate the value of breastfeeding from a health and bonding
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Troubleshooting: Breastfeeding
By Debra Stottor on 01/12/2008 01:30:02
It isn't always easy but if you can get over a few hurdles, breastfeeding is great for baby and for you. Here are a few tips for common concerns
’t gaining enough weight, you may find you need to top up from the second breast – and you should certainly try this before offering a top-up of formula milk.The key to successfully feeding from both is to make sure your baby has emptied the first breast
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Should I Breastfeed My Baby?
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/05/2009 01:54:31
When you're pregnant, how to feed your baby is one of the big choices ahead of you. Breastfeeding is great, but honestly, what are the pros and cons?
women feel uncomfortable with the idea of breastfeeding, although it’s completely natural, and with bottle feeding the role of your breasts isn’t redefinedDisadvantagesTime- Sterilising bottles and mixing formula is more complicated than simply putting
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