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Thinking of Weaning?

Weaning is the process whereby a child learns to take nourishment other than his mother’s milk. It starts when the child is introduced to foods and drinks in addition to breastmilk, and ends when he finally stops nursing. Introducing a baby to the exciting world of food alongside breastfeeding is … [Read more...] about Thinking of Weaning?

Filed Under: Mothering, Toddlers Tagged With: bottles, co-sleeping, cow's milk, cups, extended breastfeeding, naps, night weaning, nighttime, nursing, older babies, pregnancy, separation, sleep, stopping breastfeeding, tandem nursing, toddlers, weaning

Nipple Confusion?

Healthy babies are born with a vital survival skill—the instinct to breastfeed. Interfering with this instinct in the early days and weeks of a baby’s life can lead to problems. Many a mother has noticed a change in her baby’s sucking patterns after introducing a bottle or dummy. Her baby may … [Read more...] about Nipple Confusion?

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Common Concerns Tagged With: bottles, Crying, cups, latch, milk flow, nipple confusion, nipple shields, refusal, teats

When Mum Can’t Be There

“Mothering through breastfeeding is the most natural and effective way of understanding and satisfying the needs of the baby.” - La Leche League International Nature intended mothers and babies to stay together as much as possible because breastfeeding is the normal way to care for a baby - … [Read more...] about When Mum Can’t Be There

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Working and Breastfeeding Tagged With: bottlefeeding a breastfed baby, bottles, caring for a breastfed baby, child minder, expressed breast milk, nursery, separation, sleep

Sleepy Baby – Why And What To Do

Newborn sleeping on parent's chest

What is normal? Normal newborn feeding cues Why is my baby sleepy? Good attachment Wake your sleepy baby to nurse Other ideas Biological nurturing™ Breast compression Express milk for your baby Avoid bottles and dummies When to offer expressed milk Don't give up too soon What is … [Read more...] about Sleepy Baby – Why And What To Do

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Common Concerns Tagged With: biological nurturing, bottles, breast compression, Crying, dummies, expressed milk, feeding cues, normal feeding cues, sleepy, sleepy baby

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