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Burping your baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 03/06/2009 00:01:50
Some babies have no problem ridding themselves of that excess air after a feed and sound like a ship honking its arrival in harbour. Others take longer to get the hang of it.
rather than waiting for it all until the end.Spitting up or possettingA new baby's system is not mature enough to neccessarily deal with the volume of milk intake without rejecting a little, or without the need to clear out some residual mucous
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How to introduce lumps
By joanne Lumsden on 11/10/2012 13:00:25
Mastering lumpy food is essential for your baby's development. Here's how to make the transition go smoothly
spoon and let her suck it off.Don’t be surprised if your baby gags, blows raspberries or spits out the lumps. Mastering the new texture could take time and patience for both of you, and she’s unlikely to know how to chew straight away.Keep calm if she
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Review: Dr Brown's Natural Flow feeding bottle
By Sarah Lawson on 27/06/2006 09:30:00
The patented vent makes it look like a laboratory kit, but this bottle reduces gas and discomfort for a feeding baby.
, is a hassle.We found the bottle didn't drip as much as some others do, which was great because it doesn't leave babies with a big wet patch on the chest of their clothes. It also seemed to go down well as there wasn't any spitting-up afterwards
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Winding your Baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/08/2008 01:13:07
Not all babies suffer from excessive air in the tummies, but they should be encouraged to 'burp' during a feed
if he looks comfortable enough.If he has burped but still seems uncomfortable (and you've done the nappy check), try a little more gentle massaging in case more wind needs to come up.Spitting up or possettingA new baby's system is not mature enough
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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
that you just need to slow down the transition from smooth to rough: keep puréeing, but not quite as thoroughly as before, then ease off with the blender a little more. If he’s spitting lumps, mash it up a bit until he’s happy. Try new textures
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Seven ways to solve fussy eating
By Clare Firth on 02/09/2012 12:58:11
Are you despairing of your baby ever eating a decent meal? Read our tried-and-tested strategies for increasing his food intake
like turning his head away, spitting his food out or batting at the spoon, and accept that these are his ways of telling you he’s eaten all he wants. Rather than aiming for three big meals a day, try giving smaller portions at mealtimes with healthy
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Say bye-bye to the blender
By Cheryl Freedman on 03/03/2011 12:11:25
Is it time to move on from purees? Here's how to recognise when your baby is ready to tackle more solid foods (even if she doesn't have any teeth yet!)
or spittingSitting up independently, with good head controlStarting to put objects in her mouth, and explore them with her tongue and gumsShowing an interest in the foods that the rest of the family eatsHaving some teeth, although this isn’t essential!How do I
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39 weeks pregnant - just seven days to go
By Maria Muennich on 07/05/2011 00:27:03
Your due date may be seven days off, but baby is most likely to come sometime in the next two weeks, and more likely late than early
for coffee will soon never be the same again, so take the chance for a proper relaxed catch-up that doesn't involve catching spit-up mid-sentence.Cook double - If you haven't already got your freezer stocked with a few nutritious meals for the weeks after
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New Dad: Feeling part of the team
By Maria Muennich on 01/04/2008 13:42:57
If you're a new dad in danger of feeling like a spare part then be assured that you have a crucial role to play in the care of your new baby
and spit-up and settling your crying baby - night and day. Of course it's also important that you do spend plenty of time cuddling and bonding with your baby, carrying her, lowering your face close to her and talking to her gently, as well as learning how
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