Bye Bye Bottles

Some parents find it very difficult to ween their infant off the bottle. One parent I spoke with said,

"We have been trying to ween him from the bottle, but  he just continues to cry". I shook my head with understanding  to let her know that I knew weening from the bottle isn't easy. If you are a parent and want to know how to make the transition from the bottle to a sippy cup, here are a few suggestions I shared with the mother who had been trying to ween her infant from the bottle. 

Start with placing milk in a sippy cup and offer the cup during every meal or snack. Do this for about one to two weeks depending on your infant. If your infant needs a bottle before going to bed, go ahead and offer the bottle, because you want to make weening from the bottle a smooth transition. (Note: Don't allow the infant to go to sleep in the crib,sucking a bottle, Studies show ear infections and cavities will develop if the infant is allowed sucking while sleeping.). Next, depending on the number of bottles your infant takes with him/her to the baby sitter or daycare, take one bottle with milk, one sippy cup with milk and a sippy cup with water. Again, offer the sippy cup with every meal or snack  This plan can work if you don't give into the crying. Eventually the infant will learn if he/she wants a drink of milk or water he/she will drink from a sippy cup. Once you notice the infant is drinking from the sippy cup and doesn't need the bottle anymore, then pat your self on the back and say, "Yay! Bye Bye Bottle".      

Breast Feeding

New and Expecting mothers.

If you are an expecting mother and wondered about breast feeding, you are not alone. New and expecting mothers want to know what it will feel like while breast feeding and what to expect. This question can be hard to answer for some women, but hear is what I know for sure. Most women will experience the physical sensation of nursing. A tingling in the breast when she starts to nurse, this sensation is also felt when the milk starts to flow.  Some women also feel a sense of pleasure, being satisfied and relaxed. This sensation also  stimulates the release of two  hormones Oxytocin and Prolactin. According to Medical News Today, Oxytocin is the reflex that gives the women a feeling of relaxation.The Prolactin produces the milk.  

Now that you have an idea about breastfeeding and what to expect while nursing, lets talk about dieting while breast feeding. During your nine months of being pregnant you are going to gain some weight. If you are lucky you will lose most of the weight after the baby is born. However, dieting is not recommended while breastfeeding. There are ways for mothers to maintain healthy eating habits while nursing. The first thing you want to do is consult your doctor before starting any diet plan and get medical advise to protect you and your baby from any health risks. My recommendation is make sure you eat from all food groups.Proteins, grains, fruits and vegetables for your body. You will be surprise to know that eating different types of food changes the taste of your breast milk. If you eat right now, than your baby will be a better eater in the future.

I hope this helps.

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HOW TO SOOTH AN INFANT CRYING

Parent are not able to sooth their infant crying for a number of reason. First the infant could be hungry, Secondly, the infant is crying because  he/she is wet and or soiled. The may also need the touch of his or her caregiver.

If your infant is crying because he or she is hungry, feed the infant the formula or breast milk needed to satisfy hunger. Its important to stay on schedule with feedings which can reduce the amount of crying. Secondly, your infant is crying because he/she is wet/soiled. Change your infant every 2 hours or sooner or as needed when soiled. Lastly, your infant is crying because he/she needs to be held. Hold your infant as much as you can to create a bond of trust and security that can last a life time.  

In conclusion, there are many ways to sooth your infant crying,but I would start by choosing one of my methods first and let me know how it works for you.



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