“Is this normal for a breastfeeding baby/breastfeeding mom?” In the early days, even veteran breastfeeders can need some reassurance because every baby is different and what is normal varies from baby to baby. “What is normal?” “Help! My mother/brother/sister-in-law/best-friend/pediatrician said… Continue reading

Picture this: A hose. A bottle is a hose that is uncapped. Water turned on? Water comes out. There’s very little that can be done to control it. It comes out fast. Take most bottles and turn them over. The… Continue reading

There are some things that I’ve learned from others through commonly repeated advice. Other things I’ve had to learn on my own. The following is a short list of things to keep in mind about some common situations that new… Continue reading

The “One Ounce Per Hour” rule of bottle feeding during periods of mother/baby feeding is the preferred method of bottle feeding the breastfed baby while baby’s in the care of someone other than mom. It is the only “breastfeeding friendly”… Continue reading