Baby Food and Nutrition
Breast milk or formula? Which solids and when? Our guide answers your questions about what to feed your baby from birth to age 1.
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Breastfeeding
Massachusetts hospitals no longer give out formula bags
At the beginning of this month, all maternity hospitals in Massachusetts will no longer hand out formula gift bags to new moms.Max 5 stars100My Rating -
Baby Product Recalls
FDA announces voluntary withdrawal of some Gerber Good Start Formula
If you use Gerber Good Start Gentle powdered infant formula, be aware that the manufacturer is voluntarily recalling some of the...Max 5 stars100My Rating -
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High levels of arsenic found in two organic baby formulas
Researchers at Dartmouth College tested 17 different brands of baby formula in a study that also tested cereal bars and energy shot...Max 5 stars88My Rating -
Bottle feeding
What kind of water should I use in my baby’s formula?
You’ve decided to feed your baby formula. The powdered and liquid concentrate formulas are a terrific alternative to the...Max 5 stars80My Rating -
Bottle feeding
Bottle feeding tips for nursing moms
Moms who opt to breastfeed their babies do not have to abandon the idea of bottle feeding. You can do both. -
Bottle feeding
New mom quiz: Which type of formula is best for you & baby?
Are you an on-the-go type of mom or do you stay home with your baby? Do you enjoy convenience or don’t mind a little extra effort,... -
Baby
Teaching your breastfed baby to take a bottle
You’ve had a baby and you’re breastfeeding successfully. However you may be going back to work, taking a trip or you just need a...Max 5 stars100My Rating -
Baby
Do babies need vitamin supplements?
Does your breastfed baby or bottle fed baby need additional vitamins? As parents of a developing baby, you’re constantly listening... -
The Hatch Blog
New study shows preterm formula fed babies may be smarter
So, this new study relates that "Preterm babies fed enriched formula milk in their first weeks consistently outperformed other... -
Baby
Formula feeding, early introduction of infant food may not contribute to childhood obesity
Does breastfeeding or the age at which other foods are introduced to infants affect the risk of obesity in early childhood? Research... -
Baby
Waiting to start solids - Is it worth it? (part 2)
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends starting solid foods at four to six months. What many mothers don't realize is that... -
Baby
Breastfeeding and returning to work or school
Once you successfully make it through the early weeks of breastfeeding, and manage to overcome any problems you may have had in the... -
Baby
Spitting up: Is it reflux?
Almost all babies will spit up after some feedings, whether they are breastfed or bottle-fed, but is it just spitting up or... -
Baby
Waiting for your baby to start solids: Is it worth it?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends starting solid foods at four to six months. What many mothers don't realize is that...