Category Archives: Baby Feeding

Introducing other Baby Foods

By Ashley | December 29, 2009

Introducing Other Foods for your Newborn Baby
Newborn babies require only breast milk or baby formula for their nutritional needs. However, after 4 to 6 months, they become ready for other foods as well, as they begin to develop the skills for the consumption of solid foods. When a baby is ready to start eating solid [...]

Iron foods during Weaning

By Ashley | December 29, 2009

Intake of Iron Food During Weaning
During the first six months, babies are breast fed and as such do not have any vitamin or iron requirements. Breast milk fulfils all the nutritional and fluid needs of the infant. The iron present in breast milk is absorbed well and babies are able to use more than 50 [...]

Breast Milk Good for New Born babies

By Ashley | December 17, 2009

Breast Milk Good for New Born babies
Breast milk refers to the milk produced by a lactating mother. The milk that is produced initially is known as colostrum. This is the best type of milk for a newborn baby. Production of colostrum begins usually after the second trimester. After the baby’s birth, during the first three [...]

Ideas for Feeding solids to your new born baby

By Ashley | November 13, 2009

Ideas for Feeding solids to your new born baby
The baby’s transition to solid food is an important milestone for both the mother and child. The first step is to ensure that the child is indeed ready for solid foods. Usually at six months, the child is ready to start on solids. Here are some ideas [...]

Baby Feeding Problems Resolved

By Ashley | November 13, 2009

Baby Feeding Problems Resolved
Baby feeding problems can bring a great deal of stress to both the child and the parents. In some cases, it may be difficult to differentiate between normal feeding behavior and signs of a serious condition. Becoming aware of the common feeding problems that babies face will see all your baby feeding [...]