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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “feeding”

best products for bottle feeding

Best Products for Bottle Feeding

Is it just me or does there seem to be a surplus of products out there for infant feeding? It can be very overwhelming as an expecting/new parent to ascertain …

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best bottle

What is the Best Bottle?

Whether your baby will be drinking from a bottle exclusively or occasionally, you likely want to know what is the best bottle. I have good news and bad news for …

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transitioning to milk

Transitioning to Milk | Tips for Switching Your Baby to Milk

As your baby begins to approach their first birthday you may start to wonder when to stop giving formula or breast milk and change to milk. Breast milk and formula …

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tips for making your own baby food

5 Tips for Making Your Own Baby Food

It’s Thanksgiving week and I’m sure food is on most of our minds! And if you have a little one who is eating solids this can be an exciting time …

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breastfeeding and cavities

Does Breast Milk Cause Cavities?

Our doulas see this question ALL the time in Facebook parenting groups: does breast milk cause cavities? There is a lot of information “out there,” but rarely from qualified sources. …

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how to go dairy free when breastfeeding

How To Go Dairy Free When Breastfeeding

Some of us (adults and babies) don’t tolerate dairy well. A milk protein intolerance may present in a young baby as: fussiness after feeding that does not stop painful (lower …

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common breastfeeding myths

Common Breastfeeding Myths Busted by a CLC

In this age of the internet, information is readily available. Add in anecdotes from well-meaning friends and family and it can be overwhelming to disseminate what is current and accurate …

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how to freeze breast milk tips

How to Freeze Breast Milk: Common Mistakes and Must-Dos

One of the most common questions our lactation counselors are asked is regarding how to freeze breast milk. The most important thing to remember is that having a huge stash …

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what do i do with my breast pump when i finish using it

What Do I Do With My Breast Pump When I Finish Using It?

What do I do with my breast pump when I finish using it? It is totally awesome that insurance companies are covering breast pumps since roughly 70% of women go …

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the truth about nipple confusion and what you need to know

The Truth About Nipple Confusion and What You Need to Know

“Don’t give your baby a pacifier or they will have nipple confusion!” “Wait 6 weeks to offer a bottle so your baby doesn’t develop nipple confusion.” If you’re pregnant or …

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can i give my baby formula with breast milk

Can I Give My Baby Formula with Breast Milk?

Not all mothers are able to provide their baby with breast milk, exclusively, for the first year of life. Supplementing with formula is a reality for many families. My team …

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is a weighed feed helpful for breastfeeding success

Is a Weighed Feed Helpful for Breastfeeding Success?

Best practices for breastfeeding ‘success’ are constantly evolving as more information becomes available. For example, it used to be common to advise new moms to nurse their baby for 20 …

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formula feeding tips

Formula Feeding Tips to Make Bottle Feeding Easier

In previous blog posts we have discussed things to consider when choosing a formula for your baby, as well as gone over safe formula preparation (I’ve linked those articles at …

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galactogogues

Boost Your Milk Supply: A CLCs Take on Galactagogues

It is not uncommon for new mothers to wonder if they are making enough milk for their baby. A quick Google search for products to boost your milk will yield …

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thrush

T is for Thrush

You probably know thrush as a fungal infection that breastfeeding mothers may have to worry about, but did you know that your bottle-fed baby can develop it, too? Thrush is …

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ketosis ketone ketogenic

K is for Ketosis

With all the buzz about keto diets, I thought i would take some time to discuss the original ketogenic diet – breastmilk! Did you know that newborns are born in …

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F is for Formula

How you feed your baby is a personal choice that, depending on circumstances, you may or may not have much control over. If your baby will be formula fed, whether …

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breastfeeding tips

Early Breastfeeding – 10 Tips for Breastfeeding Sucess

If you’ve read my posts, joined my Facebook group, or spoken to me in person, you know that I am constantly reassuring new moms that just because breastfeeding is natural …

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Breastfeeding Basics – What You Need to Breastfeed Successfully

Nipple cream and nursing pads, breast shields and Boppys, shells and storage bags.  Take a quick walk down the breastfeeding aisle at any baby store and your head is sure …

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stop pumping

I Want to Stop Pumping! – How to Wean from the Breast Pump

rIf you’re an exclusively pumping or working mom you likely have a love/hate relationship with you breast pump. There will come a time that will likely be met with a …

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formula faq

Formula Feeding – What You Need to Know

How you choose to feed your baby is a complex, personal decision. Whether you choose to breastfeed or formula feed, certain considerations must be taken to ensure feeding is as …

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