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[23 Jun 2009 | No Comment | 353 views]
Why Would A Baby Not Latch?

There are many reasons a baby might refuse to latch on. Often there is a combination of reasons. For example, a baby might latch on even with a tight frenulum if no other factors come into play, but if, for example, he is also given bottles early on, this may very well change the situation from “good enough”, to “not working at all”.

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[22 Jun 2009 | No Comment | 254 views]
Baby Weaning – When is it Most Appropriate?

It is generally most appropriate to start baby weaning to solid food when your baby is around 6 months old. The reason for this is that most babies will have doubled in bodyweight so they will be ready for some solid food. However, if you have a very small baby, you might want to wait till your baby has grown a bit bigger.

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[8 Jun 2009 | No Comment | 248 views]
Problem-Free Breastfeeding – Ten Tips to Make Breastfeeding Easier and More Effective

Ideas to make breastfeeding easier and more effective, especially for new mothers. Breast milk is nature’s perfect food because it contains all the nutrients your baby needs.

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[1 Jun 2009 | No Comment | 252 views]
A Guide to Feeding Your Baby

Feed your baby with love. You may not be breastfeeding your child but opting for the best baby bottle can show you care by the time and effort you spend to find the best products. Through choosing the right feeding bottle, you create a worthy baby feeding experience not just for yourself but most importantly for the baby. Make each feeding moment a rewarding endeavor for you and your child by choosing the right baby bottles.

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[31 May 2009 | No Comment | 269 views]
How to Choose Books to Read to Your Baby From Birth to One Year Old

Reading to babies can be such a joyful experience if you choose the right books. How do new parents go about finding the right books to read to their babies? With a few tips and in a matter of minutes you can be stocked up and ready to go.

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[31 May 2009 | No Comment | 1,198 views]
Coping With Colic

A standard definition of colic is inconsolable crying for more than three hours a day for more than three days a week and for more than three weeks. In reality, any crying, screaming or fussing that lasts much longer than expected in an otherwise healthy baby who has no apparent reason to cry qualifies as colic. Colic means pain from the intestines, but its not at all clear that this is the cause of crying in these infants…

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[31 May 2009 | No Comment | 272 views]
Seven Ways to Survive Being a New Mother

Being a new mother can be very stressful. When you have to endure all the new responsibilities that come with motherhood it can be enough to make you cry. Practice these seven steps and be on your way to becoming a great mother.

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[31 May 2009 | No Comment | 356 views]
Baby Sleeping Through the Night – Suggestions to Help You and Baby Sleep Soundly

I often hear about the problems of moms regarding the sleeping habit of their babies. There are those that are not interested in nursing during the day but keep on waking up during the night every two hours to nurse. So how do you keep your baby sleeping through the night?