Making the Transition from Breast Milk to Solids

When your baby is making the transition from breast milk to solids, one of the most common concerns that you may experience is how much breast milk he’s going to need. The fact of the matter is that your baby is an individual, and his needs are going to depend greatly on a number of …

What Type of Water Should I Use in Formula?

When it comes to your baby’s health and well-being, you need to make sure you’re doing everything you can to give her the best that’s available. That even means considering what type of water you will use when making your baby’s formula (if your baby isn’t being exclusively breast fed, of course). You need to …

When Can Your Baby Drink Water?

One of the steps along the way of making that transition from formula or breast milk to solid foods is drinking water. Drinking water helps your baby to keep hydrated, especially during hot days. Until your baby is about the age of six months old, however, there’s no reason to give your baby water. She …

Nighttime Baby Feeding

Regardless of whether you choose to breastfeed or to bottle feed your baby, feeding time can be one of the most important bonding times that you have with your baby. Feeding time should be comfortable for your baby. You should make eye contact with your baby during feeding, and interact with her both verbally and …