Car Seat Safety FAQ Make sure you fill out the Recall paperwork that comes with your seat! Please note we are not Child Passenger Safety Technicians. If you need to talk to a Child Passanger Safety Technician you can find one in your area by going too http://cert.safekids.org/find-tech-0 For any questions you may have you […]
The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine protocol on galactagogue use states: “Prior to the use of a galactagogue, a thorough evaluation should be performed the entire feeding process by a lactation expert. Reassurance may be offered, if appropriate. When intervention is indicated for the dyad, modifiable factors should be addressed: comfort and relaxation for the mother, […]
Appropriate Age of Solids The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends introducing solids around 6 months of age. The World Health Organization recommends that infants start receiving complementary foods at 6 months of age in addition to breast milk. Babies who were born prematurely should wait to be fed until their adjusted age of 6 months […]
A fever actually has a purpose! A fever is actually the body’s natural response to a virus or infection. A fever doesn’t always mean something is seriously wrong, just that their body is fighting something.The goal is not to eliminate the fever, but to control it so it doesn’t get too high. 97 – 99 […]
Hand Expressing HERE’S 6 EASY STEPS TO EXPRESS MILK FROM YOUR BREASTS BY HAND: Position your hand on your breast, with the thumb above and fingers underneath, about an inch to an inch-and-a-half behind the nipple. If your breast were a clock, your thumb would be at 12 o’clock and your fingers at 6 […]
There are a lot of reasons why babies wake frequently. 1) Short sleep cycles 2) Small stomachs with need for calories 3) SIDS protection 4) Wanting to be near mom/parents (co-sleeping) 5) Growth spurts that put the brain and body into overdrive How to mimic your presence? -hip safe swaddling -white noise -babywearing -swing or […]
Tie symptoms are often misdiagnosed as other conditions like colic, reflux, and failure to thrive because many pediatricians and lactation consultants do not know how to properly identify them. Here are some sources to help you determine if your child might have a tie. What are the symptoms? What are treatment options? What are some […]
All babies are different when it comes to the ages that they’re ready (or more willing to wean). Some may be easier to wean at 18 months, while others may not be ready to wean until 3 or 4. The best way to wean is to let your little one decide when they’re ready, especially […]
This file is based on milk proteins but you can use it for all food allergies It is very common for some babies to have a sensitivity to cow’s milk protein (whey or casein are most common ones). You can typically diagnose an intolerance on your own but of course, you should inform your […]
Exclusive Pumper Exclusively pumping is a form of breastfeeding where a mother strictly pumps to provide breast milk for her baby. It’s often mistaken that exclusively pumping is easier than nursing. However, exclusively pumping is very demanding, takes a great deal of sacrifice, and comes with its own struggles. Since the pump isn’t as […]