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Breastfeeding FAQs: Some Common Concerns

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en español: Preguntas más frecuentes sobre la lactancia materna: Preocupaciones más frecuentes Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/breastfeed-concerns.html  Medically reviewed by: Jamila H. Richardson, BSN, RN, IBCLC Breastfeeding is natural, but i...

Breastfeeding FAQs: Supply and Demand

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Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/breastfeed-supply.html  Medically reviewed by: Jamila H. Richardson, BSN, RN, IBCLC Breastfeeding is a natural thing to do, but it still comes with its fair share of questions. Here's what you need to know about y...

Breastfeeding FAQs: Your Eating and Drinking Habits

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en español: Preguntas más frecuentes sobre la lactancia materna: Sus hábitos de ingesta y de bebida Article: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/breastfeed-eating.html  Medically reviewed by: Jamila H. Richardson, BSN, RN, IBCLC Breastfeeding is natural thi...

Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding

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Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Choosing whether to breastfeed or formula feed their baby is one of the biggest decisions expectant and new parents will make. Health experts believe breast milk is the best nutritional choice for infants. Bu...

Caffeine

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Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD What Is Caffeine? Caffeine is a natural stimulant found in coffee, tea, chocolate, and other food and drinks. How Does Caffeine Affect People? Caffeine is classified as a drug because it stimulates the central nervo...

Calcium

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Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD What Is Calcium? Calcium is a mineral that builds strong bones. It helps the body in lots of other ways too. Calcium keeps the nerves and muscles working. It also plays a role in keeping the heart healthy. Why Do Kid...

Carbohydrates and Sugar

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Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts What Are Carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are the body's most important and readily available source of energy. They're a necessary part of a healthy diet for both kids and adults. The two main forms of carbs ar...

Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate: Feeding Your Child

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Medically reviewed by: Ani Danelz, MA, CCC-SLP When a baby is born with a cleft, it's important to help the baby feed well to prevent dehydration and make sure they gain weight. Babies born with a cleft may need some special feeding help. How Can I Feed My B...

Fats

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Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD What Are Fats? Fats are nutrients in food that the body uses to build cell membranes, nerve tissue (including the brain), and hormones. The body also uses fat as fuel. If fats eaten aren't burned as energy or used as ...

Feeding Your Newborn

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Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD How you feed your newborn is the first nutrition decision you make for your child. These guidelines on breastfeeding and bottle feeding can help you know what's right for you and your baby. Breast or Bottle? The Amer...

Feeding Your 1- to 3-Month-Old

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Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD During your baby's first 3 months, breast milk or formula will provide all the nutrition needed. Doctors recommend waiting until your baby is about 6 months old to start solid foods. Some babies may be ready for solids...

Feeding Your 4- to 7-Month-Old

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Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Most babies this age are ready to try solid foods. Experts recommend starting solid foods when a baby is about 6 months old, depending on the baby's readiness and nutritional needs. Be sure to check with your...

Feeding Your 8- to 12-Month-Old

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Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD By 8 months old, most babies are pros at handling the iron-fortified infant cereals and the puréed foods that are part of their diet, along with breast milk or formula. Over the next few months, they will start to exp...

Feeding Your 1- to 2-Year-Old

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Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Toddlers this age are moving toward a diet more like your own. Keep introducing new flavors and textures. Food preferences are set early in life, so help your child develop a taste for healthy foods now. Toddlers have...

Feeding Your Family on a Tight Budget

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Medically reviewed by: Kate M. Cronan, MD and Estherline Thoby, DO Why Can it Be Hard to Feed a Family? Everyone needs enough nutritious food to live a healthy life. But many people can't get it all the time. This can happen for different reasons, like: n...

Fiber

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Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD What Is Fiber? Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body doesn't digest (break down). Dietary fiber is found in plant foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans. Fiber can be soluble or insoluble: ...

Food Allergies

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Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD What Are Food Allergies? A food allergy happens when the body's immune system, which normally fights infections, sees the food as an invader. This leads to an allergic reaction.  Even if previous reactions have been...

Formula Feeding FAQs: Getting Started

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Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Whether you plan to formula feed your baby from the start, want to supplement your breast milk with formula, or are switching from breast milk to formula, you probably have questions. Here are answers to some common q...

Formula Feeding FAQs: How Much and How Often

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Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Whether you plan to formula feed your baby from the start, want to supplement your breast milk with formula, or are switching from breast milk to formula, you probably have questions. Here are answers to some common q...

Formula Feeding FAQs: Preparation and Storage

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Medically reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD Whether you plan to formula feed your baby from the start, want to supplement your breast milk with formula, or are switching from breast milk to formula, you probably have questions. Here are answers to some comm...