Although major health organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization, urge women to breast-feed to provide their babies with the optimal source of nutrition, commercially prepared infant formulas...
Formula, when breastfeeding is not possible or if you simply choose to bottle-feed, is a nutritious and healthy option for babies. Knowing when and how to feed your baby can be difficult, especially if you are a first-time parent. Depending on if...
When you bottle-feed your baby, it is imperative to use the best possible nipple to ease or prevent gas. A nipple that is the wrong style or fit will cause your baby to drink air along with the milk. Alternatively, it may also cause your newborn...
Now that most people in the United States get their water from clean public water supplies, parents do not spend as much time sterilizing baby bottles to remove bacteria as they did in the past. Still, you should always sterilize your baby’s...
Most doctors agree that when feeding an infant, breast milk is best. However, breast feeding may not be an option for some new mothers. Fortunately, commercially prepared formulas have come a long way in providing your little one with all of the...
The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, American Dietetics Association and World Health Organization all recommend breastfeeding as the healthiest way to feed a young infant. However, if you have difficulties producing...
You're in the second trimester of pregnancy. Suddenly you've embarked on a nesting mission to create the perfect place for your newborn's arrival. Cabinet tops that have never seen a sponge need scouring. Street shoes are no longer allowed in the...
Exercise is great for every part of you, and it's easy to get hooked once it becomes part of your routine and you start feeling the effects. You may notice your appetite increase as your exercise intensity increases, and that's normal. Nutrition...
Infants younger than 12 months old should drink breast milk, infant formula or both. There are three basic varieties of infant formula: ready-to-feed, liquid concentrate and powder. It is necessary to prepare liquid concentrate and powder formulas...
