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- Caring for a NewbornA Guide to the New Rules of Parenting: Why Babies Can't Sleep on Their Stomach and MoreParenting practices, trends, and tools are always evolving. If you're an expectant mom or grandparent who's more familiar with parenting trends from the disco era, use this list to catch up on today's written and unwritten rules of raising a baby...Erin Dower
- Bottle FeedingBottle Feeding 101: Everything You Need to KnowBottle Feeding 101: Everything You Need to Know Need some tips and guidelines on bottle feeding your baby? Whether you plan on breastfeeding or formula-feeding, your baby will probably need a bottle at some point, even if it's just so Mom can hav...Erin Dower
- Starting SolidsWhen Should You Introduce Cereal to Your Infant?It's hard to know when your baby is ready for cereals and other solid foods. We got a doctor to weigh in on exactly when to start solids. ...
- General Care and HygieneCloudMom VideosVideos Breast Milk Storage Tips more videos from CloudMom What You Need to Know About Formula Feeding How to Set Up the Pack and Play ...
- Breastfeeding ChallengesChanges and Challenges in Breastfeeding Your BabyChanges and Challenges in Breastfeeding Your BabyChanging Breastfeeding Patterns As you settle into nursing beyond the newborn period, you can expect your baby's routines to become more predictable. Gradually, he will have longer intervals betwee...
- Starting SolidsStarting Your Breastfed Baby on Solid FoodsStarting Your Breastfed Baby on Solid FoodsStarting Solid Foods When my first baby was born, it was common practice to start solid foods in the first weeks of life-a time when nature intended for toothless babies to be fed solely breast milk. The...
- ChokingTop 9 Choking FoodsAccording to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), one child dies every five days from choking on food, making it the leading cause of death in children ages 14 and under. The AAP is calling for the food industry to change the design and labe...Lindsay Hutton
- BreastfeedingAppetite and Growth Spurts in Your Breastfed BabyAppetite and Growth Spurts in Your Breastfed BabyAn appetite spurt is the name given to describe a period of increased frequency of demand feedings by an apparently hungry baby. Other names for appetite spurts are "growth spurts" or "frequency da...
- Benefits of BreastfeedingNew Study Shows Breastfeeding Can Save Lives and MoneyNew Study Shows Breastfeeding Can Save Lives and Money According to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics, nearly 1,000 infant lives would be spared annually, and $13 billon in incurred health care costs saved, if most new moms breastfe...Lindsay Hutton
- Breastfeeding in PublicBreastfeeding and the Law: Know Your RightsBreastfeeding and the Law: Know Your Rights A Massachusetts law will go into effect in April 2009 allowing a mother to bring a civil suit against any "person or entity" who violates her right to breastfeed in public. Although breastfeeding in pub...Lindsay Hutton
- FormulaCan an Infant Be Given a Variety of Formulas?There is no medical reason why a healthy infant cannot take a variety of infant formulas, but there are a few issues to consider. ...
- BreastfeedingBreastfeeding 101Your baby's first year is full of rapid growth and development, which require adequate amounts of calories and nutrients. One of the first decisions parents have to make about their new child's nutrition is whether to breastfeed or bottle feed. I...
- Finger FoodsLolliesFollow this recipes for Homemade Strawberry Lollipops - a cool, nutritious treat to serve your kids. Ingredients: 1 cup strawberries 4 1/2 tbsp runny honey 3 large ripe peaches or nectarines, peeled, pitted, and sliced 5 large ripe kiwi frui...
- Baby FoodLentil and Vegetable PuréeFollow this recipes for Lentil and Vegetable Purée. Full of essential vitamins and minerals, as well as nutrients like protein. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 oz chopped onion or leek 4 oz carrots, peeled and chopped 1/2 oz celer...
- Breastfeeding ChallengesCommon Breastfeeding Problems Every New Mom Should Know AboutThe following problems are not uncommon during the get-acquainted phase of breastfeeding. Fortunately, such problems are usually worked out successfully before you leave the hospital or by the time your milk comes in abundantly. Don't be discour...
- Baby FoodFirst Vegetable PuréeFollow this recipes for your baby's first vegetable purée. Make a delicious blend of nutritious, natural ingredients. Ingredients: 1 carrot 1 parsnip 1 sweet potato Directions: Peel and chop the carrot, parsnip, and sweet potato. Steam and...
- BreastfeedingFeeding Two or More BabiesFeeding Two or More Babies Feeding multiple babies is a challenging task, but it is one that can easily be taken on with a bit of knowledge and support. The key is preparation. Learn all you can about feeding multiples way before you are actuall...
- Vitamins for BabiesVitamins and Minerals for BabiesVitamins and Minerals for Babies The need for infant vitamins is a confusing topic. Babies do need vitamins to grow well and to be healthy. They need them for strong bones, healthy teeth, and to build up their blood and prevent anemia. The con...