Soy Milk for Babies
Plant-based milks are popular alternatives to regular cow’s milk — and they can be great options for some adults, especially those who have lactose intolerance.| What to Expect
Plant-based milks are popular alternatives to regular cow’s milk — and they can be great options for some adults, especially those who have lactose intolerance.| What to Expect
Now that your child has turned 1 — hooray! — he’s ready to make the big switch from formula or breast milk (if you choose to stop breastfeeding) to cow’s milk. But with so many different milks — and milk alternatives — on the market, the big question is, what kind should you choose?| What to Expect
They make it look so easy, those breastfeeding moms you’ve seen. Without skipping a beat of conversation or a bite of lunch, they open a button and latch on a baby, as if breastfeeding were the most natural process in the world. But while the source may be natural, nursing know-how — especially for newbie moms and their babies — often doesn’t come naturally at all at first.| What to Expect
For the most part, bottle-feeding is pretty straightforward: Once you’ve selected the bottle you want to use and filled it up, you just need to find a comfy seat and offer it to your baby. But before you get to this sit-and-feed moment, the formula must be chosen, bought, sometimes prepared and often stored — which means you'll need a bit of know-how before you mix up that very first baby bottle.| What to Expect
Many a new mom dealing with a fussy newborn (and truthfully, what newborn isn’t fussy?), has suspected that her suffering sweetheart must have a cow's milk allergy or intolerance, especially when well-intentioned friends and relatives are also blaming milk.| What to Expect
Dr. Kelman says she generally prefers that parents transition from a bottle directly to an open cup, but if you do go the sippy cup route, she suggests a spoutless model. “Although there have been some concerns regarding positioning of the tongue with [spoutless] cups, they aren’t as damaging to the teeth as traditional sippy cups,” she explains.| What to Expect
Introducing solid foods is one of the most exciting (if messy) milestones of your baby's first year. Think of all the tastes and textures that await your little one — from savory cheese and scrambled egg to juicy mango and creamy avocado. There's a whole world of flavors to discover and explore, and starting solids is the first step.| What to Expect
