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… Overview There may be times when you want to stop breastfeeding, but your baby shows signs of wanting … a variety of iron-rich foods) in a cup or bottle. Do this before you breastfeed or …
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… Overview Some babies grow attached to the bottle and do not want to give it up. Here are … suggestions on how to deal with them. Your baby always wants to have a bottle in his or … want to give up the bedtime bottle. Bottle-feeding at bedtime can often be part of your …
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… Overview Breastfeeding or chestfeeding is recommended for … is a term that is becoming more commonly used when discussing infant feeding. It’s often … Learn more before you supplement formula Bottle-feeding Choosing baby bottles and …
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… cultural reasons Start to offer solid foods when your baby is around 6 months of age … need the following items to make formula: Bottles, rings, nipples, discs, caps Tongs, … my baby? Cuddle or hold your baby close. Make feeding a special time. Smile, talk, sing to …
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… not sterile. How do I wash and disinfect the bottles and equipment to make formula? Every … for a baby of any age. First wash: Gather the feeding equipment, such as bottles, tongs, … help you remember, write the date on the lid when you first open the can. How do I get …
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… Overview Feeding a baby who has a cleft palate can be a … example, use a soft, compressible nipple or a bottle you can squeeze to help the flow of … it to your baby. Here are some tips to try when feeding your baby who has a cleft palate …
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… 86 The most common trigger for shaking a baby is a baby's crying. Shaken baby injuries often occur when a parent or caregiver gets frustrated, … or louder than usual, or your baby is feeding poorly, has difficulty breathing, a …
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… food safety and amounts of food to offer your baby. How do I prepare food safely for my … reduce the risk of choking and food poisoning When preparing vegetables and fruits: Wash … chop stringy foods like celery and pineapple When preparing protein foods: Cook eggs until …
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… internal hunger and fullness cues. They eat when they're hungry and stop eating when … fed on demand. This means that you breast- or bottle-feed your infant whenever he or she … a strict schedule. You let your infant stop feeding at will, even if there is milk left in …
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… mean there's something wrong with your baby, or with you as a parent. A baby who's … they're hungry, uncomfortable, sick, hurt or wanting to be held Crying doesn't mean your … crying stage is stay calm and take a break when you need it Never shake or hit your baby …