Image via Wikipedia Breastfeeding moms may need to pump while traveling, especially if their travels take them away from the baby. That doesn’t mean you have to let your milk supply diminish. Take the time to pump, and then store your breast milk appropriately so it’s safe for your baby to drink. 1. Pre-sterilized, plastic, [...]
Experts agree that breastfeeding is the best option for babies up to one year old. However, returning to work after maternity leave doesn’t mean you have to stop nursing. Consider these tips so you can continue breastfeeding even though you’re not with your baby all day. Take Nursing Breaks Choose a daycare for your baby [...]
Image via Wikipedia Bringing a new puppy home is a life-changing experience and most people plan for weeks before the big day when their new pet arrives. They carefully consider their options before picking out a puppy that’s just the breed, sex and color they want. Unfortunately, even the most responsible pet owner may struggle [...]
Image via Wikipedia After all the information that parents get about the advantages of breast feeding their children, mums disown breastfeeding to their children. It’s become trendy now to let children live on powdered baby milk instead of what nature has provided them with. Some of the advantages of breast feeding to new mums are [...]
At every stage of development, the food your baby will need varies. From milk only to introducing solids, here’s a guide to help you provide your baby with the nourishment required to grow strong and healthy. Your baby will consume breast milk or formula for the first year. After his first birthday, you can give [...]
Image via Wikipedia Breast milk and formula are an important element of your baby’s diet the first year of his life. You will, however, also introduce solid foods. Between four and six months old, babies start to show signs that they’re ready for solids. 1. Holds his head up. Babies must have head control to [...]
New breastfeeding moms often worry about whether or not their body is able to produce enough milk for the baby. After all, there’s no way to tell exactly how much milk your baby drinks when he’s at the breast. Even though most breastfeeding moms have no problems generating enough milk, it’s important to check the [...]
Image by mararie via Flickr Caffeine Intake Moderate amounts of caffeine are okay to have while you’re breastfeeding, but you shouldn’t overdo it. After you consume caffeine, it enters your blood stream and about one percent of the caffeine you ingest will end up in your breast milk. Your baby’s body is still growing and [...]
1. Let your baby lead the way. Babies will eat when their hungry, and they’ll stop eating when they’re full. If your baby shows signs of hunger, go ahead and feed him. Cues to look for include crying, smacking or sucking his lips, rooting and putting his hands in his mouth. 2. Watch for growth [...]
Image by Chim Chim via Flickr Once you adjust to your pregnancy diet, you’ll notice there aren’t many changes once you transition to breastfeeding. However, there are a few important tips to keep in mind. 1. Keep yourself healthy. Many new moms are eager to shed their pregnancy weight, but you can’t rush the process. [...]
