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Keep safe in the heat
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/07/2006 in Pregnancy health & safety
The government have issued weather warnings about extreme heat this week. Pregnant women and children are at risk.
their feeds with bottles of water. If you are feeding formula, don't be tempted to water it down. Stick to the formula-water proportions as stated on the packaging.However, if you do wish to give them extra drink, make sure you give them cool, boiled water
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What foods are safe to give your 10-12 month baby
By clare Firth on 29/11/2010 in Feeding a 10-12 months baby
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
of calcium for your baby’s growing bones, so try to give him a couple of servings of dairy produce a day, as well as his regular breastmilk or formula. Once he reaches 12 months, you can swap from formula or breastfeeding to full-fat cow’s milk as a drink
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Breast v Bottle
By sarahpolly on 31/10/2009 in forum
a contravertial topic...
to as is quite right - I suspect the one who rugby tackled you probably didn't BF her own kids if she has any and probably resents having to encourage it in new mums since formula was fine for her own (have come across several MWs and nurses who feel like this
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Mixing breast and bottle feeds
By Della on 21/03/2009 in forum
Breast Feeding
little breastmilk is better than none for baby, I know some people mix it once BF is established so baby gets formula at night and when other people feed him but always breast from mum. So if you're worried about how much you can express then you may wish
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How do i stop breastfeeding
By Rach, Abi & Jasper on 01/04/2009 in forum
of things and latching on was no longer a prob. It is so demanding and I do feel for you. Have you spoken to your HV about changing to formula?? Suppose you could try and offer her a bottle of formula and see how it goes. Is there anyone who can help you
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More in day = sleep through?
By Julianne (Tyler May 2008, Fay April 2011) on 07/08/2008 in forum
advice x x x Hi Julz From my very limited experience I would say it very much depends on your baby if they will sleep straight through the night from a young age, also whether you are bf or bottle feeding seems to make a huge difference as formula is a
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looking for some advice ASAP.
By adele casey on 18/07/2008 in forum
you change the way you make her bottles if you formula feed.....also there is a real nasty run and sickness bug going around... hope she is ok, keep us all posted x x x x
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Breastfeeding after adoption
By Laura Lee Davies on 12/05/2009 in Breast and bottle feeding
In some cases, it can be possible to breastfeed when you have adopted a newborn baby.
nutritionally beneficial for the child. Even in cases where a woman breastfeeds a little and the baby's diet is mainly formula milk, it is worth the endeavour.For many women, a little persistent practice will stimulate breastfeeding - possibly with a breastpump
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Do babies need to drink water?
By Laura Lee Davies on 09/07/2009 in Newborn health & safety
For young babies, milk should be all they need, but are there times when cool, boiled water is good for them?
as this might replace a proper milk feed (breast or formula). But otherwise, sense and instinct will serve you well and as he approaches the age of one, you will see the balance change.
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Study claims no link between IQ and breastfeeding
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/10/2006 in Breast and bottle feeding
Despite the many other benefits of breastfeeding your baby, scientists believe breastmilk does not lead to a higher IQ.
perspective, it will come as a great relief to the many women each year who find breastfeeding hard or impossible, and who often feel ‘guilty’ when they opt to give their baby formula milk.For more detail about the study, go to the British Medical Journal
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