Whether breast or bottle fed, babies swallow air, some more than others. Attempt to burp your baby once or twice during feeding. He/she may not always need to burp. If the baby seems to be guzzling a lot of air, or seems full before the end of a feeding, you may need to burp more…
Babies will grow adequately on any of the commercially prepared formulas. Vitamin supplements are not necessary for formula-fed infants, however, an iron fortified formula is necessary for adequate iron intake. Formula should be used for the first 12 months before cow’s milk is introduced. You may warm formula in a pan of hot water or…
Breastfeeding can be a wonderful experience for mother and baby. In the hospital, you will receive instructions and help on how to initiate breastfeeding including proper latch-on and positioning. Several points to remember about proper positioning are: -Use pillows to help support the infant at breast height. If sitting to nurse, elevating your feet on…
Feeding newborns provides parents with one of their first bonding experiences with their new baby. Whether you will be bottle feeding or nursing, feeding your baby begins that special bonding process between parent and child. Food, whether breast milk or formula, helps your baby grow healthy and strong; and the parent’s love, generously given, helps…
Has your child had a Well Check in the past year? Summer often means summer camps and international travel. Most camps will require clearance from your child’s medical provider to participate and children often need vaccines or other medications prior to traveling out of the country. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children between…