Category: formula-feeding
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We Need to Talk About Poop
One of the most controversial topics in infant care is: do babies (especially breastfed babies) need to poop daily? When it comes to their baby’s health, parents often have questions about what is normal vs. what isn’t. what constitutes normal GI function and how to manage any gastrointestinal (GI) issues…
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Fortifying Breastmilk with Formula: What Parents Need to Know
Disclaimer: This article is intended for parents of full-term babies, or babies who were born preterm but have since graduated from specialized care. Per usual, this article is not medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider about the information discussed below. It is not uncommon for parents who come…
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Is it a food allergy, or something else?
One of the most misunderstood issues in infant feeding is food allergies. Tell your pediatrician, your friends, or folks on social media that your baby is fussy, gassy, refluxy, or colicky, and often the first recommendation you’ll get is: have you tried cutting out dairy? Cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA)…
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Most Baby Bottles Suck – Here’s How to Pick a Solid One
I remember when I added bottles to my baby registry as an expecting, first-time parent five years ago. There were SO MANY CHOICES (and this was 2019 – there’s even more now) and all of them said the same thing. “Breast-like” “Reduces colic” “Natural flow” I picked one that was…
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10 Things I Wish All Parents Knew About Oral Ties
My primary motivation for becoming a lactation consultant was my own experience with my daughter’s oral ties when she was an infant. Since then, I’ve learned a great deal about oral dysfunction – and my goal in this piece is to clear up some of the rampant misinformation that’s I…
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