If your baby’s appetite seems to be dropping, it’s hard not to worry. But, chances are, you don’t need to. Changes in appetite are totally normal, particularly if your baby is 3 or 4 months old.
Let’s run through the reasons your little one might be eating less, when you can relax about it, and ...
If your baby isn’t finishing their bottles, and you find yourself pouring unused formula away, it might seem to make sense to try and make a slightly smaller bottle using half scoops.
The same is true if they’re draining, say, a 4oz bottle, but aren’t ready for 6oz yet. Since most brands specify...
Formula comes not just via different brands, but also in several stages – each designed to suit a different age, from tiny newborn to a growing toddler.
Sounds simple enough, but it can be pretty confusing, especially since each brand has its own system. So stage 3 for one brand might be 12 mont...
There is no arguing that breastfeeding is wonderful. We’ve all seen pictures of an infant snuggled into his mother’s chest in the beautiful breastfeeding bond. And we know beyond a shadow of a doubt that breastmilk is the healthiest option available to our babies. However, as a woman who counci...
It’s tough to hear your baby stuffed-up and sniffling. And unlike adults, babies can’t simply blow their nose or cough out mucus.
It’s natural to wonder whether your decision to formula feed might be causing congestion, but don’t worry – it’s not. There is no evidence linking formula to congesti...
If you’re thinking of trying formula for the first time, or you’ve been struggling with breastfeeding, you might be wondering whether breast milk is always the best choice, or whether it's OK to give your baby formula.
It’s always OK to give your baby formula. While it’s true that breast milk is...