I subscribe to the belief that breakfast should be the heartiest meal of the day, and my daughter fully agrees—she usually screams “hungry!” from the moment she opens her eyes. If I don’t act fast, it quickly escalates to her screaming like it’s a full-blown emergency! So, I’ve had to get creative with quick, nutritious […]
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Here are the best feeding products that I recommend, categorized by age, taking into account different milestones that babies go through until they are 2 years old. 3-6 months: Introducing milk and first purees Bottles I use the Dr Browns, but Avent are also good to mimic breastfeeding to reduce nipple confusion. Dr. Brown’s Natural
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Here, I outline detailed schedules from 3 months to 2 years, including key milestones such as introducing solids, transitioning from formula to cow milk, and moving from bottles to cups. 3-5 Months: Feeding schedule (no solids) Time Milk Solid food Nap 6:30am ✓ 8:00am ✓ 9:30am ✓ 11:00am ✓ 12:00pm ✓ 1:30pm ✓ 3:00pm ✓
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Night feeds can be challenging for new moms, leading to interrupted sleep and fatigue. However, as your baby grows, there are strategies to reduce the frequency of night feeds, helping both you and your baby get better rest. Here’s a guide on managing this transition, including recommended night feedings by age and techniques to reduce
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My Tip: Top it off from a bottle As a new mom, one of the biggest concerns I had was making sure my baby was getting enough milk from breastfeeding. In my quest to ensure she was well-fed, I tried various methods, and my ultimate way was to use a scale to weigh your baby
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When I was pregnant, I abstained from drinking entirely. After giving birth, I couldn’t wait to enjoy a glass of wine. However, after indulging in that first drink, I pumped and threw away the milk, feeling terrible about wasting it. I didn’t realize that alcohol in breast milk doesn’t last forever; it behaves similarly to
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When my daughter started her solids journey, she couldn’t eat any finger foods and was exclusively on purees until she was one year old. This was a cause for concern among the daycare staff and others around us, but I wasn’t worried. She had a pronounced gag reflex that often led to vomiting, making it
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Definitely introduce formula: a fed baby is a happy baby! No matter what you give (formula or breastmilk)! Here is a comparison table with the best formula that mimic milk the best. If your baby has hard time latching and extracting the milk learn about proper latching. At the same time if you introduce bottle
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“Every fed baby is a happy baby!” First and foremost, don’t stress if you can’t breastfeed. Nowadays, there are formulas that mimic breast milk almost 100% (-minus the antibodies). Here is a comparison table for you to choose the right formula for your baby. However, if you want to increase your milk supply, below are
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Like many moms, I vowed to exclusively breastfeed for six months. Spoiler alert: I didn’t make it! By month five, my milk supply couldn’t keep up with her growing appetite, especially during those dreaded cluster feeds. So, I reluctantly entered the world of baby formula, hoping for a quick and easy solution. Turns out, finding
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