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… in your baby's dental health, especially if you are breastfeeding. Even before teeth break through the gum (erupt), … of transferring tooth decay bacteria to your child. If you bottle-feed, do not put your baby to bed with a bottle of juice, milk, formula, or other sugary liquid. The …
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… Trouble latching on to the mother's breast and sucking. (Bottle-fed babies usually don't have feeding problems, because it is easy to get milk from the nipple of a bottle.) Gaps or spaces between the front lower teeth. …
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… of a problem? If your baby starts spitting up after every feeding, there may be a problem with the way he or she is … Hold your baby during feedings. Don't prop your baby's bottle. Don't place your baby in an infant seat during feedings. Try a new type of bottle or use a nipple with a smaller opening to reduce air …
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… Overfeeding a Baby On this page: Overview … to eat. A baby who is hungry will latch on to the breast or bottle and suck continuously. A baby who is getting full … A baby who is full will turn away from the breast or bottle and not want to suck. The amount of food each baby …
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… your baby, it is usually not advisable to stop breastfeeding or switch formula as a means to remedy suspected … air when sucking. A baby may swallow excess air during bottle-feeding when drinking too rapidly or when lying down. … excess air if the nipple has holes that are too big. If you bottle-feed your baby, use nipples with holes large enough …
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… milk Last updated August 12, 2012 Once you have your breastfeeding routine well established - typically between four … the birth - you may want to introduce an occasional cup or bottle of breast milk. That will mean you have to either … feeding. However, keep in mind that babies who get several bottles a day on a regular basis may start to refuse the …
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… at risk for tooth decay. Babies who are put to bed with a bottle can get " bottle mouth "—tooth decay caused by the sugar in milk, … steps early to prevent tooth decay. To help prevent baby bottle tooth decay, don't put your baby to bed with a bottle …
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… drowsy but still awake. Don't add cereal to your baby's bottle. Adding cereal to a bottle won't make a baby sleep through the night. Babies … back to sleep easier. Keep the light off during nighttime feedings, and use a soft voice. Settle your baby down to …
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… Breastfeeding and Your Milk Supply On this page: Overview Related … Talk to your doctor before you take any medicines. Avoid bottle-feeding your baby until your milk supply is well … a month until breastfeeding is going well before offering a bottle. Breastfeeding Current as …
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… Tear Ducts Bonding With Your Baby Bonding With Your Newborn Bottle-Feeding Bottle-Feeding: Disadvantages for Babies Bottle-Feeding: …
