Good hygiene is essential when you’re bottle-feeding, as babies are at a high risk of contracting tummy infections such as gastroenteritis. To prepare a bottle, follow these steps: 1. Sterilise equipment (until your baby is at least 6 .. Read More
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Although formula can’t replicate breast milk exactly, you can rest assured that your baby is getting all the nutrients he needs from formula. Scientists have spent many years trying to make formula milk as chemically close to human milk a.. Read More
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Women may opt for formula feeding for a number of reasons. Some are simply not comfortable with the idea of breastfeeding, while others may have had a bad previous experience and not want to go there again. Whatever your reasons, this is a .. Read More
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Breastfeeding is a knack and, despite poplar belief, this knack often takes some time to develop. In the meantime, problems such as soreness and engorgement can ensue. But the good news is that you can easily manage most breastfeeding probl.. Read More
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You don’t have to be permanently attached to your baby if you’re breastfeeding. Expressing your milk to be bottle-fed to your baby later by your partner or babysitter, for example, means you can have the best of both worlds. You can .. Read More
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You’ve done the classes and read the books, but when it comes to breastfeeding for real it can feel a bit daunting. Breastfeeding your baby as soon as you can after delivery is a good idea, as his sucking reflex is at its strongest then. .. Read More
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As well as being free (other than the cost of a healthy diet for yourself), easy (once you get the hang of it), and convenient (you won’t leave home without your milk and you don’t need to heat it up), breast milk gives your baby a tail.. Read More
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Unless you’ve been living on Mars for some time, you’re probably already aware that breast milk is by far the healthiest food for your baby. The World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding exclusively for at least the first 6 mon.. Read More
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If your baby was born prematurely – before 36 weeks’ gestation – she’ll probably be very small. Missing out on time in the womb means missing out on growing time and some getting-ready-for-independent-life time. The more weeks insid.. Read More
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Most health authorities test hearing within 24 hours of birth. The doctor tests your baby’s hearing by inserting into her ear a probe that looks like a thermometer and can detect tiny echoes from the eardrum to show that the ear is functi.. Read More
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