Do babies that are breastfed need less milk in their bottles than formula-fed babies? This topic is an important one, and one that really triggers me! Let’s break down the facts.
Feedings
Breastfeeding Pillows: Safe or Risky?
Are breastfeeding pillows unsafe? Should they even be available on the market to purchase? This newborn feeding tool can be extremely helpful. But, it’s important to know what it’s for and what it’s not for.
Baby Spit Up: Causes And Tips To Reduce It
Spit happens, mama. Breastmilk or formula coming back up after feeding your baby isn’t an immediate cause for concern. This is why burp cloths exist! But, why do babies spit up, and when does normal spit up become abnormal? Are there any ways to reduce spit up, and...
How Long Is Long Enough? Factors To Consider For Effective Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding your baby can come with a lot of anxiety. You may be asking yourself, “Are they eating enough?”, “Did they nurse for long enough?”, “When should I switch them to nurse at the other breast?” Many of these questions can be answered by your baby! You just...
Paced Bottle Feeding: The Benefits And How To Do It Right
Do you want to begin bottle feeding your breastfed baby? Being able to switch between bottle and breast has many benefits, such as other people being able to feed your baby and you getting a bit more mobility. Plus, introducing a bottle to your baby is a must if...
A Guide To The Best Breastfeeding Positions For Newborns
Are you a new mama who has just not gotten the hang of breastfeeding? Is your newborn struggling to latch and you’re ready to give up and reach for a bottle? It may be time to switch up the breastfeeding positions you use. The right breastfeeding position can make a...
Pumping Essentials: All The Things A Mom Needs For Pumping Breast Milk
Pumping breast milk can open up a whole new world of opportunities for you, mama! There are so many great benefits to pumping, from relieving engorgement and increasing your breast milk supply to you no longer being the only person able to feed your baby. Plus,...
Your Guide To Mixing Breast Milk With Formula
All mamas want the best for their babies, and often the most common feeding advice out there is that “breast is best”. While breast milk is incredibly nutritious, for many parents, exclusively breastfeeding just isn’t feasible. This is when having formula is an...
5 Tips For Feeding A Distracted Baby
As your baby grows and exits the newborn phase, they start becoming more aware of their surroundings and interested in doing things other than sleeping and eating. Suddenly, when you’re trying to feed your little one, they seem to be interested in everything but...
How To Get Out Of The Nursing To Sleep Cycle
Breastfeeding your baby until they fall asleep is completely normal and often needed, especially during the first few months of your newborn’s life. This nursing to sleep, or feed to sleep, cycle can be a magical time and one that includes vital skin-to-skin contact...
