Fun Facts Friday

Pucker Up Baby!!!

It is a common occurrence for many newborns develop a blister from vigorous sucking on a bottle or breast called a nursing tubercle. These blister are sometimes present at birth because of thumb-sucking in the womb. A sucking callus causes no discomfort to your baby. In fact, the overgrowth of skin stiffens the lip and may make grasping the nipple easier. The callus will disappear on its own in a few months, or it might come and go from day to day.

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Is eating your baby's favorite thing to do?

For the first few weeks it might seem as if you're feeding you newborn infant around the clock. This endless hunger has as much to do with your baby's hungry tummy as it does for your ability to meet supply & demand. These frequent feedings will increase your milk supply in order to meet your baby's growing appetite. Babies that are breast-fed babies tend to eat more frequently, because breast milk is more easily digested and more completely absorbed than formula. Your baby has a lot of growing to do and this feeding frenzy will give them the huge caloric intake they need. You can expect that your baby will double their birth weight in the first six of month of life. You may also notice your baby's appetite become particularly ravenous during growth spurts; the first usually happens between 4 to 6 weeks of age. 

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A Little Brain Power to Last a Lifetime... 

Nutrition plays a critical part in a baby's brain development. Breast milk offers the best mix of nutrients for promoting brain growth. Starting at about 6 months of age breast-fed baby's should receive some type of iron supplement. Infant cereals that are iron fortified are a perfect way of giving baby this very important mineral.  Baby's who are bottle fed should be given formula that contains iron.

Did You Know?

Research has clearly linked iron deficiency to cognitive deficits in children. Iron is critical for maintaining a healthy level of  red blood cells that carry oxygen, which is the fuel your child need for brain growth. It has been proven that children who endure iron deficiency actually have smaller brain mass.

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Finding the Land of Milk & More Milk! 

We're born survivors, in the animal kingdom humans are in no way left out in the game of "survival of the fittest".  In dozens of studies every newborn that was placed on it's mother’s abdomen after birth had the ability to find their mother’s breast all on its own. The baby also decided when to breastfeed for the first time. Babies in these studies used their limbs in a slow but very coordinated way to crawl up and reach the breast where they latched on and were able to feed unaided. This amazingly wonderful and natural instinct is called the "Breast Crawl". Annually the "Breast Crawl" feeding method prevents up to 22% of infant deaths in babies below 1 month old in developing countries.

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BABY QUIZ - FACT OR FICTION? 

WEEK #4

Breastfeeding is easy.

False: The reality is that breastfeeding isn't always easy. Even though breastfeeding is medically best for most babies, it's not always possible.Some babies are allergic, or some mothers have medical reasons prohibiting them from breastfeeding. Consulting with your doctor or a lactation professional can assist in making breastfeeding a wonderful experience. Breastfeeding is a skill the a new mother and baby need to learn to do well together.

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12 things you may not know about Babies
WEEK #7


Pucker Up Baby!!!

It is a common occurrence for many newborns develop a blister from vigorous sucking on a bottle or breast called a nursing tubercle. These blister are sometimes present at birth because of thumb-sucking in the womb. A sucking callus causes no discomfort to your baby. In fact, the overgrowth of skin stiffens the lip and may make grasping the nipple easier. The callus will disappear on its own in a few months, or it might come and go from day to day.

Fun Facts Friday

12 Things You May Not Know About Babies
WEEK #4

Is eating your baby's favorite thing to do?
For the first few weeks it might seem as if you're feeding you newborn infant around the clock. This endless hunger has as much to do with your baby's hungry tummy as it does for your ability to meet supply & demand. These frequent feedings will increase your milk supply in order to meet your baby's growing appetite. Babies that are breast-fed babies tend to eat more frequently, because breast milk is more easily digested and more completely absorbed than formula. Your baby has a lot of growing to do and this feeding frenzy will give them the huge caloric intake they need. You can expect that your baby will double thier birth weight in the first six of month of life. You may also notice your baby's appetite become particularly ravenous during growth spurts; the first usually happens between 4 to 6 weeks of age.

Fun Facts Friday

A Little Brain Power to Last a Lifetime... 

Nutrition plays a critical part in a baby's brain development. Breast milk offers the best mix of nutrients for promoting brain growth. Starting at about 6 months of age breast-fed baby's should receive some type of iron supplement. Infant cereals that are iron fortified are a perfect way of giving baby this very important mineral.  Baby's who are bottle fed should be given formula that contains iron.

Did You Know?

Research has clearly linked iron deficiency to cognitive deficits in children. Iron is critical for maintaining a healthy level of  red blood cells that carry oxygen, which is the fuel your child need for brain growth. It has been proven that children who endure iron deficiency actually have smaller brain mass.