You’ve probably heard of “baby bottle mouth”–how letting your baby go to sleep with a bottle of formula will result in a mouthful of rotting, decaying teeth.
But what about breastfeeding your baby to sleep or nursing throughout the night? Will this practice also destroy your baby’s precious new teeth?
Well, the answer depends on who you [...]

In short, YES!
Breastmilk is a hundred times better than chicken noodle soup for a sick little one. It contains antibodies created specifically to fight the baby’s illness and is easily digested by even the fussiest tummies.
If your baby is congested, keep her as upright as possible when nursing. Wearing her in a sling or baby [...]

Every baby eventually weans.
Some mothers choose to wean their babies at a predetermined time (perhaps at one year of age), or when life circumstances seem to warrant it (such as a new pregnancy).
But most of the time, weaning can be a gradual, natural process where a baby or young child grows away from the [...]

A mom asks:
“My baby fusses and sometimes pulls away from the nipple while nursing. What does this mean and should I be concerned?“
This is fairly common and there are several things that could be going on here.
First, nursing babies have different personalities. Some babies are quite relaxed at the breast. Others are more finicky. Not [...]

If you’re feeling frustrated with breastfeeding, remind yourself of why you wanted to nurse your baby in the first place, then run – don’t walk – to find the help you need to continue to breastfeed.
If you’re having breastfeeding frustrations, here are some tips to help you find the support you need.
1. Remember that your [...]