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posts related to: Infant feeding
Question: Baby’s falling weight gain
Q: “My eight-month-old son’s weight has dropped from the 75th centile to the 9th. I’m still breastfeeding him although I’d like to stop. He reluctantly drinks 3-4oz formula at a time and at some mealtimes he refuses to eat anything. Have you any suggestions as to how we can increase his weight?” A: There are…
Posted in Baby, Question & Answer, Weaning
Tagged Feeding your baby, Food intolerance, Infant feeding, Underweight, Weaning, Weight gain, Weight loss
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Vegetarian babies
Essential facts, information and nutritional advice If you’re bringing up your child as a vegetarian from birth, there are a few simple ways to ensure that he’s getting the right level of nutrients as well as a varied and interesting diet. The nutritional requirements of a baby are high – he needs more protein, calcium and other…
Meet the Mumpreneurs : Mind the Bump : Babylicious
Behind every great baby idea there’s a mum who’s been there, done that, and had baby posset on her T-shirt. Babyworld takes a look at ‘mumpreneurs’ who have used their experience of parenthood to forge a new career… Babylicious Have you struggled to cook nutritious, colourful and tasty meals for your baby… only for it to be thrown…
Posted in Work Postnatal
Tagged baby food, Bump, HSBC, Infant feeding, Romeo, Toddler, Victoria Beckham
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I can’t breastfeed because…
The physiological or mechanical problems of breastfeeding have been well documented. However, the psychological issues have not been properly addressed, leaving many pregnant women and new mothers struggling with the guilt of knowing breastfeeding is best for baby but unable to deal with whatever negative or confusing emotions they may have about this. Psychologist Dr Ros Bramwell addresses some of…
How to give a feed through a bottle
Gather everything that you need around you. Warm the bottle of milk by standing it in a jug of hot water. Shake it well, then test that it isn’t too hot by pouring a few drops on the back of your wrist. Choose a chair you feel comfortable in and that gives you plenty of back and neck…
Posted in Bottle Feeding, Feeding your baby
Tagged bottle feeding, Feeding your baby, Infant feeding
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Breastfeeding : time to wean?
Once you’ve established breastfeeding it can be hard to work out how to stop! Whether you are going back to work or you and your baby are ready to stop breastfeeding Barbara Higham, La Leche League counsellor, explains how to do it. Well done for providing your baby with the best start in life through breastfeeding! Until around the…
Hydration during Breastfeeding
The Hydrant – Making Maternity & Breastfeeding Easier Staying properly hydrated during childbirth and whilst feeding is of critical importance. However, one of the most frustrating things about being in bed is being unable to reach drinks without calling for help. The Hydrant, a personal hands-free drinking system, solves this problem for people who are bed or chair-bound by…
Introducing a bottle for feeding
Feeding from a bottle uses a different technique to feeding from the breast, and you may find that your baby takes a little time to get used to it. In fact, some babies seem to be determined that they will never get used to it, and moving to mixed feeding can become a distressing and worrying event. If…
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Tagged Baby bottle, Breast milk, Breastfeeding, Feeding your baby, Infant feeding, Teat
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Pros and cons of Bottle feeding
We look at the pros and cons of bottle feeding PROS The responsibility for feeds can be evenly divided between yourself and your partner. This is particularly useful when you are back at work Sharing the feeding can also mean that fathers enjoy a close bond with babies from the time that they are born, although of…
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Tagged Baby bottle, bottle feeding, Breast milk, Feeding your baby, Infant feeding, milk
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Things to do when you’re breastfeeding
Did you know that breastfeeding can make right-handers more proficient with their left hand?! Find out what babyworlders get up to when feeding! ‘I use my Nintendo DS (as recommended by another mummy on here) when I am doing the bedtime feed as she can feed for up to an hour. I bought Scrabble and Brain Training which have…
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Tagged Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding difficulties, Feeding your baby, Infant feeding, Parenting
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