When peaches were first introduced, breastfed infants ate more peaches than non-breastfed infants – if their mothers also ate a lot of peaches while breastfeeding. “We know that flavors in the mother’s diet are transmitted to the infant through breast milk,” says study author Julie a. Mennella, PhD, a biopsychologist at the Monell Chemical Senses […]
Combining Breastfeeding With Formula
When I was pregnant with my twins, I decided that I would dedicate myself to taking care of them no matter what. I knew the many health and developmental benefits of breast milk, so I did everything I could to ensure my success. I contacted mothers of multiples, found a great lactation consultant, and even […]
How To Deal With Your Baby’s Spit-up?
Is your baby throwing up a lot after feeding? There’s usually no need to stress. William Byrne, M.D., chief of pediatric gastroenterology at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon, says, “It’s completely normal for 70 percent of babies under 3 months of age to spit up three times a day, or even 10 to 12 […]
How Affection Boosts Brain Power?
As any parent can attest, there is nothing more special or joyful than the moment you realize your baby is in love with you. at 2 to 4 months of age, your child seems to care more about you. She may look eagerly into your eyes, flash a big smile at the sound of your […]
5 Biggest Baby Food Frustrations
My baby is spitting up Common Age: Birth to 6 months Almost every baby spits up, says Susan b. Roberts, PhD, a professor of nutrition at Tufts University and author of Feeding Your Child for a Lifetime of Health. This happens often because infants’ digestive systems are immature. The muscles in an infant’s esophageal sphincter […]
Baby’s Intellectual Development Month 3
As you and your little one enter the third month of life, the daily tasks of raising a child become easier and easier. Just as you have a better idea of what your baby needs and expects from you, she is ready to show off some new skills. The third trimester usually brings improved hand-eye […]
What Baby’s Body Language Means?
Everyone jokes that they wish their child had an instruction manual. For first-time parents, it’s often difficult to learn to read an infant’s cues. “It’s okay if you don’t catch what he’s trying to tell you,” says Katherine l. Rosenblum, PhD, a developmental psychologist at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. . “Keep trying.” […]
What Your Baby’s Astrological Sign Might Say About Her Personality
Top Characteristics: The main Mars sign is an aggressive sign, competitive and often a natural athlete. What to watch out for: Impulsive Aries, ruled by an aggressive Mars, sometimes acts first and thinks later. They would do well to slow down and calm down before making a decision. True (April 12), daughter of […]
When Can Baby Eat Nutscan?
Infants allergic to milk The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend that infants drink breast milk for the first six months of life, says Molly Petersen, a Lansinoh registered lactation consultant. Formula is a safe option for women who can’t breastfeed or don’t want to breastfeed at all. You can start […]
Baby’s Intellectual Development Month 5
Spending time with your little one may make you feel like your baby is starting to move in overdrive as your baby starts checking out milestones faster than you can keep up with the baby book. This month, your baby may begin to recognize sounds and start exploring anything within reach (even your face) with […]