A friend of mine just started giving her 3-month-old applesauce and rice cereal. My son is just 2 weeks younger than hers, and I am wondering if I should be introducing solids soon, too. When should I start? – Taylor The best time to introduce solid foods is when your …
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Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding
Choosing whether to breastfeed or formula feed their baby is one of the biggest decisions expectant and new parents will make. A number of health organizations — including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Medical Association (AMA), and the World Health Organization (WHO) — recommend breastfeeding as the best …
Burping Your Baby
Feeding a baby is an exciting experience for any new parent. It can also be a little intimidating, especially if you don’t know what to expect. So here’s a quick guide to an important aspect of feeding — burping. Burping helps to get rid of some of the air that …
Feeding Your Newborn
How you feed your newborn is the first nutrition decision you will make for your child. These guidelines on breastfeeding and bottle feeding can help you make the decision that’s right for you and your baby. Breast or Bottle? Medical experts say breastfeeding is best for newborns. Specifically, the American Academy of …
Formula Feeding FAQs: Getting Started
Whether you’ve decided to formula feed your baby from the start, are supplementing your breast milk with formula, or are switching from breast milk to formula, you’re bound to have questions. Here are answers to some common queries about formula feeding. What supplies do I need? From formula to bottles, …
Formula Feeding FAQs: How Much and How Often
Whether you’ve decided to formula feed your baby from the start, are supplementing your breast milk with formula, or are switching from breast milk to formula, you’re bound to have questions. Here are answers to some common queries about formula feeding. How often should I feed my baby? It’s generally …
Formula Feeding FAQs: Preparation and Storage
Whether you’ve decided to formula feed your baby from the start, are supplementing your breast milk with formula, or are switching from breast milk to formula, you’re bound to have questions. Here are answers to some common queries about formula feeding. Do I need to sterilize my baby’s bottles? Before the …
Formula Feeding FAQs: Some Common Concerns
Whether you’ve decided to formula feed your baby from the start, are supplementing your breast milk with formula, or are switching from breast milk to formula, you’re bound to have questions. Here are answers to some common queries about formula feeding. My baby is fussy after a feeding. How can …
Formula Feeding FAQs: Starting Solids and Milk
Whether you’ve decided to formula feed your baby from the start, are supplementing your breast milk with formula, or are switching from breast milk to formula, you’re bound to have questions. Here are answers to some common queries about formula feeding. When should I introduce solid foods and juice? The …
Stopping the Bottle
Many toddlers become attached to their bottles. Besides providing nourishment, bottles also mean comfort and security. It’s important for parents to start weaning babies from bottles around the end of the first year and start getting them comfortable drinking from cups. The longer parents wait to start the transition, the more …