Baby Feeding & Nutrition

During the first two years, children move from exclusive breast or bottle feeding to eating table foods with the rest of the family. An important part of this process is the specific foods and textures you introduce at each age. The order in... Full Answer

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends introducing solid foods into your baby's diet at 6 months. This is an appropriate time to feed your baby solids. Your baby will have adequate neck control and swallowing ability to handle the... Full Answer

Vitamin D3 protects against infections, and it seems to be one of the nutrients lacking in breast milk. You can make sure that your baby gets adequate amounts by giving her 1 milligram daily of a liquid baby multivitamin like Poly-Vi-Sol up to age two,... Full Answer

All babies spit up once in a while, but some babies spit up more frequently, leading moms to wonder if their newborn is allergic to something in the adult diet passing through the breast milk. In many instances, spit-up is not caused by... Full Answer

Here are the four basic steps to making baby food: Step 1: Start with fresh fruits or vegetables. Depending on the type of food, you will need to wash, chop, and peel the fruits and vegetables. If you are using frozen produce, simply open the... Full Answer

Avoid giving your baby the following: Honey: Never give a baby younger than 1 year honey because of the risk of infant botulism, a deadly disease. Babies, unlike older children and adults, don’t have the ability to fight the botulinum toxin... Full Answer

Of the current options available for healthy pre-term babies, I prefer choosing an organic, milk-based formula with added DHA and ARA. Examples include Bright Beginnings Organic (made by PBM), Earth’s Best Organic Infant Formula with DHA & ARA... Full Answer

Studies show that mother's milk contains a unique and powerful combination of nutrients important for infant health. Mother's milk supports growth and development and boosts a baby's ability to fight infection. It's also easy to digest and can promote... Full Answer

Although it's possible that donated human milk could transmit a harmful substance, there has never been a known case of infection caused by milk from a certified human milk bank. Banks safeguard the milk's safety through the measures described below.... Full Answer

Some babies are given pasteurized human milk for only a week or so, while others require it for longer periods of time. It depends on several factors, including the reason for prescribing pasteurized human milk. Your baby's healthcare provider will tell... Full Answer