Keeping kids’ teeth healthy means more than just daily brushing. During a routine well-child exam, you may be surprised to find the doctor examining your child’s teeth and asking you about your water supply. That’s because fluoride, a substance found naturally in water, plays an important role in healthy tooth …
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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 …
Weaning Your Child
Weaning is when a baby transitions from breast milk to other sources of nourishment. When to wean is a personal decision. A mom might be influenced by a return to work, her health or the baby’s, or simply a feeling that the time is right. Weaning a baby is a …
When Can Babies Begin Drinking Cow’s Milk?
At what age can babies switch from breast milk or formula to cow’s milk? – Tamika Infants younger than 1 year old need the nutrients in breast milk or formula. Breastfed babies over 1 year may continue to nurse, if desired, but at that point you can begin offering your little …
When Can My Baby Start Drinking Juice?
My 5-month-old seems to be interested in trying new foods. I’d like to offer him juice, but I’m not sure if he’s ready and, if he is, what type of juice drinks to give him. Any suggestions? – Michelle It’s best to wait until after a baby is 6 months …
When Can My Baby Start Eating Solid Foods?
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 …
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, …