Your baby changes and grows so much in this first year. Track your baby’s development month by month, encourage your baby’s learning with our suggested activities . Find practical information on health and safety. We can help you with tips on crying, sleeping or even what to look for when choosing a baby sitter. Have questions about basic care? We have the answers !
Baby Feeding and Nutrition
- Avoiding BPA in baby products
- Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical that has been used for over 40 years to produce polycarbonate plastics (typically has recycling code #7 or “PC”) and the epoxy resin that lines canned food to prevent the can from rusting and contaminating the food.
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- Bottle feeding basics - Baby
- Here are a few ideas on how to bottle feed your baby.
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- Breastfeeding - breast milk basics (baby)
- Your milk contains everything your baby needs to grow and be strong.
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- Breastfeeding - Slow weight gain
- Most babies gain 7 ounces a week until they double their birth weight.
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- Breastfeeding - Sore nipples (baby)
- Many mother's nipples get a little sore at first.
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- Breastfeeding around others
- Not all women feel the same about nursing around other people.
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- Breastfeeding positions
- There are different ways you can hold your baby when breastfeeding.
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- Breastfeeding your one to six month old
- Breastfeeding tips for your one to six month old baby.
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- Can I put my baby to bed with a bottle
- Do you put your baby to bed with a bottle?
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- First finger foods
- By around nine months of age, your baby can grasp food and get it to his mouth. He will be more successful feeding himself if you serve the right foods in the right sizes.
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- First foods
- When and how do to approach first foods for your baby?
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- Five amazing ingredients found in breast milk
- Your breast milk contains numerous valuable components to help your baby thrive—many that the formula industry is unable to replicate. Here are some of the most important ingredients found in breast milk and how they benefit your child.
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- Food allergies and your baby
- It is possible to be allergic to any food, but the following eight foods are responsible for about 90 percent of food allergies:
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- Foods to avoid giving your baby - Bacteria and infection
- Several foods should be avoided by your baby, because they can cause serious infection.
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- Foods to avoid giving your baby - Choking
- As children begin to try their first foods, it is important to be aware of several types of food that should be avoided during the first year (and sometimes beyond) because of their potential to cause choking, allergic reactions, or infection.
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- Getting your baby latched on
- Here are some practical tips for getting your baby latched on for breastfeeding.
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- How to tell if your baby is ready for solids
- Three signs that your baby is ready for her first solid food.
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- Making your own baby food
- Thinking of making your own baby food? Here's how!
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- Mercury in fish (Baby)
- Fish is a major source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for a child's brain and eye development.
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- Milk supply and growth spurts (baby)
- This tips explains the link between growth spurts and milk supply.
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- Money saving ideas for family meals
- Good nutrition doesn’t have to mean expensive grocery bills!
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- Signs your baby is getting enough milk
- Having assisted many new mothers and babies with early breastfeedings, I have frequently heard a common concern – “How will I know that my baby is getting enough milk because I can’t see how much my baby takes in during a breastfeeding?”
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- Vitamin D and your baby
- Vitamin D is being hailed as the new 'wonder vitamin' - Is your baby getting enough?
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