Babies of this age… Newborn babies instinctively ‘root’ for the nipple in order to feed They can grasp strongly onto your finger or your clothes They have a ‘startle’ reflex, […]
Category: BABY CARE
Weaning a premature baby
If your baby arrived a bit early, you might want to consider starting solids a bit on the early side, too. Here’s why. If your baby arrived a bit ahead […]
THE NEW EU REGULATION
Infant and follow-on formulae are subject to stringent legal provisions in the EU. New scientific evidence has made it necessary to revise the existing Regulation regarding the composition of formulae […]
Preparing a bottle in advance
If it isn’t possible to make your feeds up on the go, or if you need to transport a feed (for example, to a nursery), NHS advises that you: Prepare the feed […]
How to make up a baby bottle
A step-by-step guide to making up a bottle for your baby. It is important to follow the instructions on the pack and to use only the scoop provided in the […]
Do you need to switch stages of formula?
Should I use the same stage of formula milk throughout my baby’s first year of life? If your baby is happy, healthy, gaining weight steadily and has regular bowel movements, […]
Breastfeeding
Just the other day I happened to wake up early. That is unusual for an engineering student. After a long time I could witness the sunrise. I could feel the sun rays falling on my body. Usual morning is followed by hustle to make it to college on time. This morning was just another morning yet seemed different.
What’s in breastmilk?
When you are alone for days or weeks at a time, you eventually become drawn to people. Talking to randos is the norm. I’ll never forget the conversation with the aquarium fisherman, forest ranger, and women at the Thai market. It’s refreshing to compare notes on life with people from vastly different backgrounds.