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Ask Dr. Marla: Is there a preferred brand of whole milk for one-year-olds?
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Question:Is there a specific brand of whole milk that is preferred over others for one-year-olds, or are all brands filtered the same way?Answer:To answer your question I turned to the Dairy...
Starting solid foods is a big step
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If your baby is eyeing your food, sitting up on her own or even reaching for food, she may be telling you she is ready to try solids. There are many ways to decide if your infant is ready to...
Ask Dr. Marla: Do nutrition label recommendations apply to babies?
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Question:Nutrition labels are usually based on 2,000- calorie-a-day diets. Is this true for the labels on baby food? Should I be dividing the amounts ...
Positions for breastfeeding
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There are several different positions which make breastfeeding comfortable for you and your baby. You may vary in these positions depending on the time of day and the growth of your baby.Pro...
Breastfeeding - 13 reasons why it is best
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It's Good For Babies1. Breastfed babies are much less likely to get ear infections, colds, flus, vomiting or diarrhea.2. Breastfed babies are less likely to have allergies.3. Breast milk giv...
Ask Dr Marla: How old is too old for my child to breastfeed?
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Question:My son is 20 months old and he is still breastfeeding. He doesn’t show any signs of stopping. Is it still ok to breastfeed? Is he still getting n...
How To Feed Your Baby From A Bottle
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Hold your baby close when you give her a bottle. Hold your baby’s back and neck straight, just as you would if you were breastfeeding your baby. Holding and cuddling your baby is impor...
How To Prepare Infant Formula
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For at least the first four months, sterilize the equipment you use to mix your baby’s infant formula.You will need:A large pot with a lid.A nipple brush and a bottle brush.A set of to...
Types of Infant Formula
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Cow’s milk-based infant formulaThis is the most common type of infant formula. It is used for babies who are not allergic to cow’s milk and who can digest lactose (milk sugar).So...
Baby Congee
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This savoury rice porridge contains many of the ingredients that baby needs to get through the day. Adding scant amounts of ginger, garlic and chicken to mild rice is a great way to introduc...




