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Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Choosing whether to breastfeed or formula feed...

Burping Your Baby

Medically reviewed by: Madhu Desiraju, MD Am important part of feeding a baby is burping. Burpin...

Feeding Your Newborn

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD How you feed your newborn is the first nutrition decisi...

Feeding Your 1- to 3-Month-Old

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD During your baby's first 3 months, breast milk or formu...

Feeding Your 4- to 7-Month-Old

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Most babies this age are ready to try solid fo...

Feeding Your 8- to 12-Month-Old

Medically reviewed by: Mary L, Gavin By 8 months old, most babies are pros at handling the iron-...

Feeding Your 1- to 2-Year-Old

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Toddlers this age are moving toward a diet more like yo...

Formula Feeding FAQs: Getting Started

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Whether you plan to formula feed your baby from the sta...

Formula Feeding FAQs: How Much and How Often

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Whether you plan to formula feed your baby from the sta...

Formula Feeding FAQs: Preparation and Storage

Medically reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD Whether you plan to formula feed your baby from the...

Formula Feeding FAQs: Some Common Concerns

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Whether you plan to formula feed your baby from the sta...

Formula Feeding FAQs: Starting Solids and Milk

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Whether you plan to formula feed your baby from the sta...

How to Bottle-Feed Your Baby (Video)

Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts With a little preparation and practice, you ca...

Is Homemade Baby Formula Safe?

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Some parents might be interested in making their own in...

Stopping the Bottle

Medically reviewed by: Madhu Desiraju, MD Many toddlers become attached to their bottles. Beside...

When Can Babies Start Drinking Cow's Milk?

Medically reviewed by: Madhu Desiraju, MD At What Age Can Babies Switch From Breast Milk or Form...

When Can My Baby Start Eating Solid Foods?

A friend just started giving her 3-month-old applesauce and rice cereal. My son is just 2 weeks y...