A brown tinge in a baby’s spit-up means that it contains blood. It is common in breastfed babies for the first few days of life as they cough up maternal blood. Blood from the nipples that the baby ingests also causes brown spit-ups. In … Read more
Giving the wrong formula to a baby in a short course is nothing problematic. Formula milk contains the same core components with a slight difference in the added ingredients that vary in every brand. Your baby should be okay if the switch does not … Read more
When traveling with breast milk, the best way to store it is in sealed containers in a small insulated cooler with ice packs. According to the CDC, breast milk stays fresh for 4 hours at room temperature 77 °Fahrenheit (25 °Celsius) or colder, four … Read more
Every brand of baby formula uses a slightly different measurement. Still, generally, most scoops of the procedure are about 3.5 teaspoons which can also be measured as a rounded tablespoon or 3 grams of formula per serving for a 2-ounce bottle. But, if you … Read more
Spitting up is normal and harmless for babies just getting used to feeding. It results from an immature digestive system and poor closure of the valve at the end of the stomach. Most babies stop spitting up around 6 to 7 months old, and … Read more
Breast milk is the leading choice for optimal nutrition in newborns and infants. However, there are certain instances when breast milk may not be enough — for preemies, sick babies, and underweight newborns. Regardless, adding calories to milk should only be done when advised … Read more
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