Breastfeeding A Baby

Written by Tony Luck


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thinner and quenches her thirst, and hind milk which is thicker and helps her to put on weight.
  • Let her feed for as long as she wants. If you think she has finished but she has not releasedrepparttar breast (maybe she's fallen asleep), gently push your little finger intorepparttar 110410 corner of her mouth to breakrepparttar 110411 suction.

  • Atrepparttar 110412 next feed, offerrepparttar 110413 other breast first.

  • Problems

    • Engorgement - Most common 3 or 4 days after birth. Your breasts overfill with milk, making them feel heavy and hard. Your milk production will probably settle down after a few days; try expressing a little milk before feeds.

    • Blocked duct - maybe caused by engorgement; try offeringrepparttar 110414 affected breast first when baby's sucking is strongest - this may clearrepparttar 110415 blockage. Keep your nipples clean and wear a well-fitting bra.

    • Sore nipple - Can be caused by baby incorrectly latching on. Try rubbing milk onrepparttar 110416 nipple after a feed.



    Author: Tony Luck who runs a site offering advice to moms-to-be and new moms. Included are the fascinating Chinese Pregnancy Calendar which is supposed to tell you whether the baby you are expecting will be a boy or girl, and a Conception Chart to tell you when baby is expected.


    Baby’s First Shoes: How to Choose the Right Ones

    Written by Tricia O'Connell


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    * Safe closures. Make sure that your baby’s shoes fasten well. Double-knot laces so that they are less likely to come undone and make sure buckle straps are secure without being too tight. Velcro fasteners arerepparttar easiest option.

    * It is normal to have a slight discrepancy in foot size betweenrepparttar 110409 two feet; you want to make sure to go withrepparttar 110410 shoe size that fitsrepparttar 110411 larger foot. Allow about one-half inch of space atrepparttar 110412 end ofrepparttar 110413 longest toe torepparttar 110414 end ofrepparttar 110415 shoe. The toes should be able to wiggle freely, andrepparttar 110416 heel should not slip with normal walking.

    * Getrepparttar 110417 shoe that is most comfortable for your child, even if it is notrepparttar 110418 same size thatrepparttar 110419 measurement device indicates. Be aware that sizing differs with each shoe company, so refer to their respective sizing charts. It is advisable to inspectrepparttar 110420 shoe fit every couple of weeks, to insurerepparttar 110421 continuing comfort of your child’s feet.

    Because of their unique ability to make sounds, Pip Squeakers shoes may be of interest to parents of children with disabilities who may have vision or mobility problems.

    About the Author: Tricia O'Connell is a special needs teacher, and is now in her 20th year of teaching. She is also the co-founder of Pip Squeakers. For more information on children’s shoes and Pip Squeakers, visit www.pipsqueakers.com or call (866) 722-4535.


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