Even though around 25 percent of formula-fed American babies take some form of soy formula, we recommend that parents begin their baby on a standard cow’s milk-based formula unless advised otherwise by their doctor. Soy formulas became popular as an alternative formula in infants who are allergic to cow’s milk. Some babies are less allergic […]
Working and Breastfeeding
Working and Breastfeeding is Nothing New Women have always worked and breastfed. The pioneer mother on the prairie had lots to do besides nurse her babies, and even modern mothers who are at home during the day struggle with the work of running busy households while responding to the needs of their infants. Combining working and […]
10 Reasons Yogurt is a Top Health Food
Here are the Top 10 Reasons Yogurt is a Top Health Food 1. Yogurt is easier to digest than milk. Many people who cannot tolerate milk, either because of a protein allergy or lactose intolerance, can enjoy yogurt. The culturing process makes yogurt more digestible than milk. The live active cultures create lactase, the enzyme […]
How Your Immune System Works
The Immune System Army An army of millions of microscopic soldiers operates within you, each one ready to spring into battle against invading germs and to do sentry duty to prevent disease from occurring in the first place. How you feed these soldiers has a great influence on how well they protect you from germs […]
7 Ways Breastfed Babies Become Healthier Adults
The health benefits of breastfeeding extend far past weaning. As researchers look at the various factors associated with different diseases, they often find that children and adults who were breastfed as infants are less likely to experience problems with chronic diseases. In some cases, even minimal amounts of breastfeeding may provide some protection against disease […]
Your Changing Body in the Fourth Month of Pregnancy
Physical Changes During the Fourth Month of Pregnancy Just as the side effects of a medication lessen when you become accustomed to the dose, the side effects of pregnancy hormones begin to lessen as your body adjusts to their presence. During these middle months, most pregnant women finally feel better physically, and many feel better […]
Pink Eye
Causes and Treatment of Pink Eye Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is a sometimes contagious infection with symptoms of both bloodshot and draining eyes. This infection is contagious during certain stages of the illness. Pink eye is one surefire way to get your day-care provider to make a come-get-our-baby-call, but your child may attend daycare again once […]
Sample Treatment Plan
6 Step Sample Treatment Plan for Allergies Using the information in this discussion, you can follow this six step treatment plan in evaluating and treating your child’s allergies. 1. Decide Decide if your child really has allergies and if so, whether or not they are interfering with his life enough to warrant evaluation and treatment. […]
Colic Caused By Transient Lactase Deficiency Is Treatable
Colic comes in many shapes and sizes, from the evening-only screamer to the all-day fusser. Some babies have mild to moderate colic for only a month or two, and others suffer through several months of severe symptoms. While some babies may not have an identifiable cause of their colic and will outgrow it by four […]
Solid Food for Baby
Introducing Solid Food for Baby As with all aspects of parenting, watch your child and not the calendar. Look for these ready-to-eat cues for introducing solid food for baby: Able to sit with support, reaches and grabs, and mouths hands and toys. Watches you eat, following your fork as it moves from plate to mouth. […]
Introducing Solid Foods
6 Reasons Why You Should Wait to Introduce Solid Foods to Your Baby Gone are the days when pressured mothers stuffed globs of cereal into the tight mouths of reluctant six-week-olds. Nowadays parents feed their baby on the timetable that is developmentally and nutritionally correct — as determined by their baby. Don’t be in a rush when introducing […]