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How to Breastfeed and Introduce Solids?
Read all 15 responses: "Ok, I think I must be very ignorant. I thought I knew what I was doing until yesterday. My 6 month old son was not taking a lot of ...
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- check out www.kellymom.com for some good info at 6mos i was just doing ONE meal, typically at dinner, and always breast first, like an hour before the solids. but t...
- Don't feel stupid to call the doctor when it comes to your child. Yes, breastfeed first then give solids after. I have a 5 month old who I breastfeed full-time. I b...
- If you have questions, my first suggestion would be to contact your local La Leche League. Look online to find a meeting/leader in your area. You can certainly breas...
Breastfeed W/teeth
Sep 3, 2009 ... Read all 12 responses: "I have a sore on my nipple area from my daughter nursing with her top teeth (just rubbing against it). What should/can I do to get ...
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- You can put a small amount of lanonin on it after she nurses. If she gets some in her mouth the next time she nurses, that's ok, but don't put it on right before. ...
- Nipple shields work wonders! Find it at BabysRus!
- I had the same problem - I switched sides - started with the non-sore side first so my guy wouldn't be sucking as hard on the injured side. also, if you can, change an...
9 Month Old Spits up When I Breastfeed but Not Formula
Read all 5 responses: "For the past week I have introduced formula to my 9 month old. He LOVES it and so far it's been going really well. I try to hold off ...
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- I suggest that you mix the formula half and half with your breast milk.
- Hi S.! I think youre totally right to look at your diet. I would try doing this; Notice the times he spits up and then write down everything you ate that day and dr...
- He could just be getting too much. They say that those that are breastfed can't overeat (because they spit it up). Maybe that is all it is? Also, if you are holding...
Starting Cereal and Continuing to Breastfeed
Read all 8 responses: "Hello moms, My pediatrician wants me to start feeding my 4.5 month old son cereal and because they think he has a milk protein ...
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- Hi E., I'm sorry you're having such a stressful time. Adding cereal can be a very controversial topic for some breastfeeding mamas. Although I can't speak from experi...
- breastmilk is the best food for your baby still and if you feel like he's not ready to start - then go with your instinct. a mother's instinct is usually never wrong (...
- Hi E., I read this post and the previous one you mentioned. If you were my friend and we had this conversation over coffee and you told me what you have written in y...
Breastfeeding ?
Read all 20 responses: "Does anyone know if you can still breastfeed after breast augmentation?"
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- Yes! Normally it is breast reduction surgery that makes breastfeeding very difficult. It would be a great idea to take a breastfeeding class and have the number of a g...
- It depends if you get the implants over or under the muscle. Under the muscle implants do not impede breastfeeding.
- Reduction or implants? Usually you can with both, but it can be tricky with reduction depending on how much was removed. Excellent resource: http://www.kellymom.co...
How Long Did You Other Working Moms Breastfeed?
Read all 24 responses: "I am a full-time working mother who still breastfeeds my 10 month old son. I breastfeed before work and in the evening and then pump ...
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- S. I agree, I loved the time my little guy and I had and I just dreaded quitting at a year, but I got some great advice from the mama's here, I was only quitting be...
- Like you, I had assumed I would just BF til my first son was one. Like others, I did stop pumping at around that time and we just nursed in the morning, at lunchtime (...
- I breast fed until my son was 10 months old. I stopped because he liked to bite.
Breastfeeding - Child Likes to Suck to Sleep
Read all 5 responses: "Ok, I am so new to this breastfeeding thing. I wasn't able to breastfeed my first child, so now this is new territory for me.
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- Your baby is at the age where they like to breastfeed it is comforting as well as nourishing. My suggestion would be to not worry about it and just enjoy this bonding...
- You ARE forming a habit now, but an excellent one. You are establishing a wonderful, strong nursing relationship that many women struggle for. Your daughter easily lat...
- I have a 3 year old that breastfeed just like that until we stopped at 14 months. I know the books tell you not to, but I did- and I thought it was great! I had to r...
Waking My Baby to Breastfeed
Read all 6 responses: "I have been back to work for 2 months now, but will be changing my shift from 2nd shift to 1st. This means that I have to leave for ...
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- I would get him up, feed him, then put him back to bed. He will probably sleep a little longer than normal, since he will be full. Then I would pump during the day a...
- It's grueling, but I woke my son up to nurse before work every day and put him back to bed until daddy got him up for daycare. It will keep your supply going longer.
- A baby always drains the breast better than a pump and I always fed my child and have only let my husband do it twice with our first child so if it were me I'd wake hi...
Weaning Breastfeed 1 Year Old
Read all 14 responses: "Do you have any advise on weaning my 1 year old son from breastfeeding?"
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- First of all, congrats for making it to the one year mark. You've given your baby the perfect food for his first year of life. We don't live in a breastfeeding friendl...
- Hi. I'm K.. I breastfed both my children till age 3 1/2. :-0 I know. crazy huh? Well they are 17 and 10 and have turned out just fine so no biggie to me. Anyway, one...
- First of all, you don't have to wean at 1. But I did and this is how I did it. Start by decreasing feedings to only 1 (usually at night, before bed) continue this fo...
I'm Sick, Can I Still Breastfeed?
Read all 47 responses: "I have come down with a cold or maybe it's the flu, but I'm wondering if it's still safe to breastfeed my 4 month old while I'm sick ...
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- You can still breastfeed. I've read that you can't pass colds and such that way. Just handling your baby though can expose her to your cold / flu, so be sure to wash...
- You'll actually give her your antibodies to fight the virus if you breast feed her. Just keep your hands extra clean and don't kiss her face & try not to breathe on her.
- Yes you can, in fact I've heard that doing so can pass on antibodies to your child. I can also tell you this...I got a bad flu while nursing and breastfed my son lite...
