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Excessive Crying Could Be Early Sign of ADHD

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A study that was published in Archives of Disease in Childhood says that babies who cry excessively, and who have problems with feeding and with sleeping, are at a greater risk of developing ADHD when they are older. This is one of many studies that has been in the media lately regarding ADHD, it’s potential causes, and the possible early warning signs. There seems to be a whole lot of studies lately that have attempted to determine what the cause of ADHD is. Other studies seem to be pointing out what could be an early warning sign that a child … Continue reading →

Regression Breasfeeding in Toddlers

Extended breastfeeding is usually defined as nursing a baby past his or her first birthday. And while a lot of information is out there about nursing a newborn, very little information is available on the unique situations that occur when practicing extended breastfeeding. For instance, you should probably be prepared for regressions. Regressions can occur somewhere between 18 months of age and two years of age your little one may start increasing his or her need to breastfeed. Some parents believe that this is a sure sign that you are no longer making enough milk to support your toddler, but … Continue reading →

How to Bottle-feed a Breastfed Baby

While we all know that breast is best, there may be times when you need to rely on using a bottle of breastmilk or formula. Sometimes getting a breastfed baby to take a bottle can be quite a challenge. Here are some tips that may be able to make the whole thing a lot easier. Enlist the help of an experienced bottle feeder. This may make it easy to accept the bottle. The experienced feeder will give the bottle with confidence, and the baby will sense this. Also, it is easier if the mother doesn’t give the first few bottles, … Continue reading →

Nursing with Switch Feeding

Switch feeding, also known as the “burp and switch technique” is a method of breastfeeding that encourages increased milk production as well as calorie-rich hind milk and longer feedings. Switch feeding can be an effective way to help a nursing baby gain weight without the addition of supplemental formula. It is particularly effective when you have a sleepy baby who doesn’t nurse for very long. First lets talk about regular breastfeeding technique. Traditionally, when breastfeeding, you nurse your baby on one side for as long as she likes. When she is done with one breast, you switch over to the … Continue reading →

How to Increase Your Milk Supply

If you are worried that your young baby isn’t gaining as much weight as you think he should, or if you don’t feel as though you are producing enough milk, you may want to try some methods to increase your milk supply. Here are some tips. First let me say that sometimes it may seem as though you don’t have enough milk because your baby seems ravenous, when you are actually producing plenty of milk. The constant feeding could be because your baby is going through a growth spurt. Your pediatrician or a lactation consultant should be able to help … Continue reading →

Why Dad is Important in Weaning

You’ve made the decision to wean your baby. But weaning isn’t always easy to do. Dad can play a very important part in the process and help make the transition away from mother’s milk smooth and easy for both baby and mom. Here is how dad can help. Successful weaning can depend on two strategical techniques. One is distraction away from the breast and the other is substitution of other forms of emotional nourishment. Breast feeding provides both nutrition and emotional comfort. You need to address how you will handle both when you wean. Here is where dad can really … Continue reading →

Breastfed Infants Are Less Likely to Be Neglected

Now here is an interesting study that was just published in the “February” issue of Pediatrics. An Australian study found that mothers who breastfed were less likely to neglect (abuse) their children. Does this mean that nursing mothers love their babies more? Now, before we discuss this issue, I want to make it clear that no one is assuming that if you formula feed then you are automatically neglecting your baby. I am very pro breastfeeding and nursed all three of my children into toddlerhood, but I understand that there are many factors that influence a mother’s decision on how … Continue reading →

Nursing Leads to Stronger Lungs

A new study shows yet another benefit to breastfeeding, and it is one that is very different. We all have heard about the positive effects on respiratory health (breastfed babies are less likely to be diagnosed with asthma, for example), but here is a study that suggested that there is also a physical component to nursing. The benefits also do not apply to babies who are fed pumped breastmilk or babies who are nursed for three months or less. The study, done by researchers at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, reports on respiratory benefits that have nothing to … Continue reading →

Some States Have More Premature Babies Than Others

A new report shows that the odds of you having a premature baby depend on the state in which you live. The report was issued by the March of Dimes organization which tracked premature births and gave a report card on the disparity of premature births by state. For example, the states with the lowest incidence of premature births tend to be up north. In Vermont, a woman is least likely to have a premature baby. Only 9 percent of all births are premature. Oregon and Connecticut also have low rates of premature births. When you move down further south … Continue reading →

Holiday Baby Names

If you are expecting your baby to be born during or even slightly after the holidays, why not consider choosing a holiday-related baby name? Oh, I’m not talking about anything too goofy, such as “Tinsel,” although that would certainly be unique. Did you know that the name, “Timothy,” has long be associated with Christmas? Take a look at some of the following ideas for a holiday baby name. I remember the first time I realized that someone’s name could be associated with a holiday. It was a girl I met when I was just a girl myself. Her name was … Continue reading →