How you introduce solid food to your baby can be an important factor in how you child reacts to foods throughout his life. Starting solids too early can trigger food allergies, eczema and asthma, as can exposing your baby to viruses during the first three months of his or her life. When a baby is small, his gut is more…
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Your newborn will get all of his/her nutrition from breastfeeding or bottle feeding via an iron fortified infant formula. If you choose to bottle feed, your baby will probably eat 1-3 ounces every two to six hours. This will change as your baby gets older and eventually they will drink up to 32 ounces of formula daily. Pros and Cons…
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With the help of your OB/GYN, pediatrician and pediatric allergist, you can successfully breast feed your milk allergic or intolerant infant. I am going to write in the first person this week, because I have first-hand experience breastfeeding two milk intolerant babies. If you are reading this, congratulations for seeking out the very best for your baby, breast milk! My…
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If you’re having a problem keeping a toddler from biting, know that it is a fairly common phase and does resolve eventually. Getting bit by your toddler or having your toddler bite another child can be very alarming. There are several different reasons toddlers may bite. They become frustrated easily because they haven’t learned to speak, therefore their communication is…
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Having a new baby on the way is both exciting and scary. What will it be like? What will my baby need? But before you begin planning the nursery colors, you should begin shopping for the most important item your baby will need, a safe car seat. Always purchase a new car seat, since used car seats may have recalls…
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Has your baby been diagnosed with acid reflux or GERD? Acid reflux or GERD is caused by stomach acid moving into the esophagus. The sphincter (or “gate”) that keeps the lower end of the esophagus closed will relax, allowing acid to enter the esophagus. Symptoms of Acid Reflux in Breastfed Babies: Could your baby have reflux? Does your baby have…
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Month One The first month begins your nine-month miraculous journey into parenthood. Conception takes place about 2 weeks before your next expected period and after about a 7-10 day trip, the newly fertilized egg ends up in your uterus, where it implants itself into your uterine wall and continues developing. During implantation, you may experience some mild cramping and…
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