All mamas want the best for their babies, and often the most common feeding advice out there is that “breast is best”. While breast milk is incredibly nutritious, for many parents, exclusively breastfeeding just isn’t feasible. This is when having formula is an...
As your baby grows and exits the newborn phase, they start becoming more aware of their surroundings and interested in doing things other than sleeping and eating. Suddenly, when you’re trying to feed your little one, they seem to be interested in everything but...
Breastfeeding your baby until they fall asleep is completely normal and often needed, especially during the first few months of your newborn’s life. This nursing to sleep, or feed to sleep, cycle can be a magical time and one that includes vital skin-to-skin contact...
You don’t have to choose between feeding your baby breast milk and going back to work. Pumping is an amazing way to ensure that your baby still benefits from the nutrients of your breast milk even when you’re at your job. The key is to plan in advance, use the...
You’ve done your research and chosen the perfect bottle for your baby. But, that’s not where bottle feeding your little one ends… As your baby grows, the bottle they’re feeding from needs to evolve with them. You don’t need to invest in new bottles, it’s a simple...
Making the switch from breast milk or formula to whole milk can be a daunting task for some parents, but with a little preparation, it can be a smooth transition for both you and your baby. Here are ten reasons why you need to make the switch at one year of age and...
Baby Only Wants One Breast: Is it Normal and What Should I Do? It's perfectly normal for babies to only want one breast over the other. In fact, it's more common than you might think. There are a few reasons why your baby only wants one breast, and there are a few...
One of the most common questions we get as lactation consultants is why a baby who has been nursing well suddenly becomes fussy at the breast. There are a few reasons this can happen, and there are a few things you can do to try to help your baby back to a happy,...
As your baby grows, they start sleeping for longer stretches at night. At around three to four months old, many babies are able to sleep for six to eight hour stretches. But, is your baby continuing to wake up for nighttime feeds? To help support your baby to sleep...
Introducing your baby to solid food is such an exciting milestone! You’ll be adding different flavors to mealtimes and broadening your little one’s palate. However, what do you do if your baby is fussy and struggling to adapt to this new routine? And, are there...
