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Nutrition

Open Gut Syndrome: How Does It Affect Solid Food Introduction?

by Ann Marie Bantigue
Mom is feeding her infant baby semi-solid food to help introduce solids

Open gut syndrome is a theory claiming that the baby’s intestine has small gaps that let substances pass directly into the bloodstream. Accordingly, the small intestine lining cannot distinguish solid food and bacteria. The spaces between the cells are large enough to allow macromolecules … Read more

I Forgot To Give My Baby Vitamin D Drops (Will It Affect Your Baby’s Health?)

by Ann Marie Bantigue
I Forgot To Give My Baby Vitamin D Drops

Occasionally missing giving your baby Vitamin D drops is okay and will not hamper his health. Formula milk contains Vitamin D sufficient for the baby’s needs. However, breastfed babies may need additional supplements since breastmilk contains little Vitamin D and fluctuates according to the … Read more

Does Soy Formula Help With Acid Reflux? The Benefits and Risks Of Soy-Based Milk

by Ann Marie Bantigue
Does Soy Formula Help With Acid Reflux?

Soy formula may help deal with acid reflux in babies and prevent its recurrence. Soy milk is alkaline and will help neutralize the acid found in the esophagus and stomach. It is also a digestible protein for babies who cannot metabolize cow’s milk protein. … Read more

Does Cold Formula Cause Gas In Babies? (Full-Term Vs. Preemie)

by Ann Marie Bantigue
Does Cold Formula Cause Gas In Babies?

A cold formula will not cause digestive trouble in babies. Gas primarily comes from the baby ingesting too much air, either during feeding or while crying. Healthy and full-term babies can drink formula or breastmilk even when straight out of the fridge. In fact, … Read more

What Are The Benefits Of Giving Warm Milk To Babies? (Is It Science Or Tradition?)

by Ann Marie Bantigue
What Are The Benefits Of Giving Warm Milk To Babies?

Warming baby’s milk does not have any proven medical benefits, nor safety and sanitary issues for healthy term infants. It is essentially done as a traditional practice believing that it is more comforting and can prevent upset stomachs, but there are no studies to … Read more

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