5 Tips for Improving Your Child’s Sleep

March 11-17, 2018 is National Sleep Awareness Week.  Sleep is a foundation of health and wellness.  When they don’t get enough sleep or good quality sleep, children (and adults) cannot function well.   Signs your child may not be getting quality sleep: Difficulty focusing Difficulty following directions Hyperactivity Irritability Moodiness Difficulty awakening in the morning Impaired…

Gassiness

Most babies have a moderate amount of gassiness.  Remember their GI system is still maturing.  If a baby burps well and passes gas easily, there is no problem.  Inform the doctor if the baby appears to be having a lot of stomach cramps and crying due to gas.  Breastfed babies who are gassy may improve…

Burping Babies

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…

Bottle Feeding

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

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…