Bottle Feeding – Baby Care Journals https://babycarejournals.com Nurture. Love. Protect. Fri, 14 Aug 2015 18:03:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Phthalates Were Removed from Babies’ Toys in U.S., but Infants Still Get Them in Excess from Foods https://babycarejournals.com/phthalates-removed-babies-toys-u-s-infants-still-get-excess-foods/ Tue, 29 Jul 2014 21:42:08 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1611 A study has found that babies are getting twice the amount of harmful phthalates in their diets that the Environmental Protection Agency considers to be safe. Phthalates are man-made chemicals used to make plastics softer and more flexible; they can be found in storage containers, water bottles, electronics, vinyl curtains and floors, plastic toys and […]

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]]> Is BPA More Dangerous During Pregnancy? And Where Does the BPA Controversy Stand Now? https://babycarejournals.com/bpa-dangerous-pregnancy-bpa-controversy-stand-now/ Tue, 11 Mar 2014 22:18:48 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1512 The controversy over Bisphenol A, or BPA, continues, as heated as it was in 2008, when reports about possible health consequences to humans from long-term exposure followed reviews of many scientific studies. What Is BPA? BPA is a solid, colorless chemical used to make many kinds of plastics, and to make the sealant or liner […]

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]]> Is Baby Eating Enough? https://babycarejournals.com/is-baby-eating-enough/ Mon, 23 Dec 2013 18:55:16 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1452 How to Know if Your Newborn Is Eating Enough As a new mom, it’s very natural to worry about all aspects of your newborn’s health, and feedings are no exception. How can you tell if your baby is getting enough milk? There are a number of clues that can answer this question, beginning with the […]

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]]> What to do About an Overweight Baby https://babycarejournals.com/what-to-do-about-an-overweight-baby/ Fri, 21 Dec 2012 23:00:45 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1099 If you are worried that your overweight baby has gained weight too fast and now weighs too much, it is most likely that you are worried over nothing. Infants can indeed become overweight if they are overfed, but this happens only rarely. Even most perfectly healthy infants go through many different phases in their first […]

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]]> Weaning Baby From the Bottle https://babycarejournals.com/baby-bottle/ https://babycarejournals.com/baby-bottle/#comments Tue, 31 Jul 2012 03:30:18 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=983 Most pediatricians recommend that babies be weaned from the bottle by the first birthday or soon thereafter. But for a host of reasons, many parents do not meet this milestone. Bottles are comforting to the baby, and they can be excellent sleep aids. They are also simple and convenient and produce minimal mess. For these […]

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]]> https://babycarejournals.com/baby-bottle/feed/ 1 Do I Have Infectious or Non-Infectious Mastitis? https://babycarejournals.com/mastitis/ Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:09:52 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=826 If your breast tissue is red, swollen and painful it could be Mastitis. It most commonly occurs in breastfeeding women and is also known as puerperal mastitis or lactation mastitis. You can have the condition and not be breastfeeding but it is rarer and mastitis typically affects just one breast. If you are suffering from […]

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]]> What to Do When Your Baby Rejects the Bottle https://babycarejournals.com/feeding-baby/ Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:37:07 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=808 After several months of breastfeeding, many babies are understandably reluctant to change. Breastfeeding is warm and comforting, it brings mother and baby close together, and it comes easily and naturally. So when it comes time to introduce the bottle and your baby does not take to it right away, do not be frustrated. The plastic […]

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]]> The Bare Necessities for Newborns & Parents https://babycarejournals.com/checklist-for-baby/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:46:58 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=793 Preparing for your newborn baby arriving can be overwhelming so here is a guide to getting the essential gear required for those first few weeks. The list can seem endless once you think about what you might need; pushchairs, cots, nappies, blankets. Here I will try and cut through the confusion and give you a […]

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]]> The Perils of Meconium https://babycarejournals.com/meconium/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:17:00 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=787 Meconium is your baby’s first poo! It has the consistency of treacle, it is odourless and unlike later offerings it is sterile. It is very dark and almost impossible to wipe clean. Meconium consists of water, mucus, amniotic fluid, lanugo which is downy baby hair and also intestinal epithelial cells. For most babies it is […]

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]]> Breastfeeding Basics: Answers to Five Common Questions https://babycarejournals.com/breastfeeding/ Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:58:33 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=711 Most new mothers who choose to breastfeed discover almost immediately that little instruction is required. The act of nursing is instinctive for both mother and baby, and even without outside help the process usually goes relatively smoothly. But even when things go relatively smoothly, it is common for problems to arise. If you are encountering […]

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]]> From Milk to Formula to Solids: Helping Baby Transition https://babycarejournals.com/baby-food/ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:28:18 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=678 By Lisa Pecos All major American pediatric and health organizations strongly recommend breastfeeding babies for at least the first six months of life. The American Academy of Pediatrics, one of the preeminent authorities on such issues, recommends that babies be exclusively breastfed for the first six months and regularly breastfed for the first year or […]

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]]> The Pros and Cons of Pacifiers https://babycarejournals.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-pacifiers/ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:08:55 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=627 For many new parents, the pacifier is a lifesaver. Not only is it quick and simple, but it also seems to do a better job of stopping the baby’s crying than virtually anything else. After hours of rocking, cuddling, and singing with no reprieve in the baby’s crying, having that pacifier on hand can be […]

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]]> Step-By-Step Weaning for a Healthy Baby https://babycarejournals.com/step-by-step-weaning-for-a-healthy-baby/ Fri, 13 May 2011 18:13:40 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=519 The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that mothers continue to breastfeed their babies throughout the first year of life. This is a great goal, and mothers who can achieve it should be proud. However, the fact is that a variety of factors tend to get in the way. Work and other responsibilities can be disruptive […]

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]]> Pacifiers https://babycarejournals.com/pacifiers/ Mon, 02 May 2011 19:51:27 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=488 Dummies, pacifiers, comforters or soothers have been used by mothers for centuries to soothe and calm their babies. There is a dummy debate that has been going for a long time as whilst there are some parents who feel they couldn’t live without them, there are other parents who detest them. Pacifiers/dummies are a standard […]

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]]> Some Bottle Feeding Facts https://babycarejournals.com/some-bottle-feeding-facts/ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:51:36 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=472 At some point most mothers bottle feeding their babies will experience some kind of problem. Most are easy to resolve but any major concerns should be addressed to your doctor. A common problem is not enough air entering the bottle after the baby has sucked out some of the milk. It causes a problem because […]

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]]> Iron: Making Sure Your Baby Gets It https://babycarejournals.com/iron-making-sure-your-baby-gets-it/ https://babycarejournals.com/iron-making-sure-your-baby-gets-it/#comments Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:44:00 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=324 We’ve all heard that breast is best, but one of the drawbacks of exclusively breastfed babies is that they are at risk for iron deficiency. Although formula-fed babies get iron through fortified formula, breast milk does not contain adequate amounts. The LA Times reported that “Studies have shown that 4 percent of 6 month olds, […]

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]]> https://babycarejournals.com/iron-making-sure-your-baby-gets-it/feed/ 1 What to Eat When Breastfeeding https://babycarejournals.com/what-to-eat-when-breastfeeding/ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:02:55 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=320 By Lisa Pecos During pregnancy, new moms have to worry about everything they put into their bodies. And while there are many ideas about what is best for a developing baby when it is in the womb, there is widespread agreement about the things that definitely should be avoided and what foods are healthy for […]

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]]> When to Wean Baby https://babycarejournals.com/when-to-wean-baby/ Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:47:34 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/105/when-to-wean-baby Weaning really begins from the time additional nourishment apart from breast milk or formula is given to baby. It is a process rather than an event. There is no best time to wean baby. Most mothers do it when it suits them and their child. Babies are usually started on solids at around six months. […]

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]]> Tips for Bottle-Feeding Your Baby https://babycarejournals.com/tips-for-bottle-feeding-your-baby/ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:21:10 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=16 Not everyone can breastfeed-feed their baby and bottle feeding is an accepted substitute, so the new mother should not feel guilty if she is unable – or chooses not – to breastfeed. It will certainly cost more to buy the formula, bottles and teats and the sterilizing gear, but baby must be fed. Bottle feeding […]

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]]> The 411 on Baby Gas Problems https://babycarejournals.com/the-411-on-baby-gas-problems/ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:05:54 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=3 Many babies seem to be disturbed by abdominal gas; they either ingest bubbles of air while feeding or gas forms in the gut as bacteria breaks down undigested sugars. When this problem is really bad it is usually called colic. Two things can contribute to the problem of gas – fast feeding and failure to […]

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