Read time: 3 Minutes TL;DR The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies exclusively breastfeed for the first six months of their life and then continue to breastfeed with solids until at least 12 months of age. When your little one begins eating solids at...
Read Time: 4 Minutes and 30 Seconds TL;DRExperts recommend you drink ½ to ¾ of an ounce of water per pound that you weigh when you aren’t nursing. This ensures you’re hydrated enough to produce the right amount of breast milk and also stay properly hydrated for your...
You just spent nine months “eating for two,” and now that you are breastfeeding or pumping, you aren’t quite done yet. Your body is designed to make breast milk for your little one that is perfectly balanced in carbohydrates, protein and fat. Moms...
When you have a new baby, you will find yourself the beneficiary of many hand-me-downs from well-meaning friends whose children have outgrown common baby items. You might have a relative or friend who is willing to lend you a used pump, but you may not be sure whether...
From boosting a child’s immune system and ensuring they maintain a healthy weight to minimizing postpartum bleeding and reducing the risk of certain types of cancers in mothers, breastfeeding bears near-endless benefits for babies and their moms. Breast milk accounts...