Do breastfeeding babies need water?

As summer approaches and the weather gets warmer moms and their babies begin to spend more time outdoors. Breastfeeding mothers often wonder whether or not their babies need to be supplemented with water at this time. The answer to this question is, no! Breast milk contains 88% water and is perfectly formulated to satisfy a [...]

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We’re not supposed to cry over spilled milk, but should we cry over Baboo?

Natrel’s Baboo Milk is a new product for toddlers now being sold in Canada. It is a fortified dairy product enhanced with more protein, added vitamin C and omega-3 DHA, which is said to help the development of the brain, eyes and nerves. This milk is specifically meant for consumption by children between the ages [...]

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When to introduce solid foods?

 My four-month-old daughter is physically ready to start eating solid foods but breastfeeding is still going well and I think I want to delay the introduction of solids a little longer. Is there any advantage or disadvantage to waiting a little longer? How do I know when I should start feeding them real food? There [...]

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Babbling about breastfeeding

There is a debate going on at babble.com regarding whether or not formula ads should be allowed on this parenting blog site. Catherine Connors (herbadmother.com) argues that her role as an executive and a contributor at Babble.com does not conflict with the fact that she is a breast feeding advocate even though Babble does host [...]

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