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… Baby's first foods Last updated October 3, 2024 HealthLink … offer solid foods to my baby? Start offering solid foods to your baby at around 6 months. All babies need more nutrients … help improve your baby’s coordination and encourage self-feeding. Safe finger foods include: Cooked and finely …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … your doctor may recommend it if your chances of having a baby with a genetic condition or birth defect are higher … baby's cells. Early in your pregnancy, a doctor can take a sample of these cells and check them for certain health …
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… just starting out, you might be wondering how much breastfeeding is enough for your baby. Here are some guidelines that can help. In the first …
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… What you need to know about supplementing your baby with formula Last updated January 30, 2018 … means giving your baby any other milk in addition to breastfeeding. The decision to supplement is an important one. …
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… movements? You may be surprised at the number of diapers your newborn goes through every day. Many newborns have at … 2 bowel movements a day. By the end of the first week, your baby may have as many as 5 to 10 a day. Your baby may pass a stool after each feeding. The number of bowel movements may go down as your …
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… Breastfeeding a Sick Baby On this page: Overview Overview Your baby may have signs of a minor illness , such as cold … symptoms or mild diarrhea. If so, it's best to keep breastfeeding. If your baby is too sick to breastfeed, try …
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… life, babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe sleeping … protects against SIDS and has many other benefits. Breastfeeding is easier when you share a room with your baby. This …
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… Ideally, babies should get all their nutrition from breastfeeding for the first six months. However, for some new … mothers, breastfeeding may not be possible (especially if your baby is preterm). Here is a video on Cup Feeding and other …
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… Coping with losing a baby Last updated October 14, 2019 It's not something you … and mothers with babies. These feelings are normal. If your baby is stillborn, or dies near birth, you will have the opportunity to see and hold your baby. If you feel comfortable, take pictures of the …
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… Breastfeeding: Weaning a Baby On this page: Overview Overview … ways to wean. Gradual weaning happens over time. It lets your baby have more control over when to stop breastfeeding. …
