Dr. Brown's 2-pack 7-ounce Standard Feeding System Glass Baby Bottles

Dr. Brown's 2-pack 7-ounce Standard Feeding System Glass Baby Bottles
Description Dr. Brown's Natural Flow baby bottles are the only bottles designed by a doctor to help reduce colic, spit-up, burping and gas. Dr. Brown's bottles feature the patented internal vent system, which creates positive-pressure just like breastfeeding. This fully-vented bottle design produces a more comfortable feeding by eliminating the vacuum and excess air ingestion. It's the venting system your baby deserves, in a choice of bottles to fit your lifestyle. Dr. Brown's bottles are also easy to clean and dishwasher safe. Includes 2 Standard 7-ounce Dr. Brown's Natural Flow baby bottles with Level-One nipples.

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Feeding Your One Month Old Baby

Make sure your baby is ready for solid food before you give it to her. Don't rush her into eating solid food. Some babies are ready for it at four months. Some babies aren't ready until they are older. Your baby's weight or age alone does not determine her readiness for solid food.

Here are some signs to look for that will tell you if your baby is ready to try solid food:

o She holds her head steady and sits with support.

o She reaches for and shows interest in food.

o She opens her mouth when she sees food.

o She no longer thrusts her tongue out during feeding, so she's able to keep food in her mouth and swallow it.

o She turns her head away when she is full.

Most babies are ready for baby cereal when they are between four and six months of age. Ask your doctor about the best time to start your baby on solid food. Rice, oatmeal or barley cereals are OK if they are finely ground. Use them one at a time.

Mix some infant cereal with breast milk in a bowl. You can also use formula instead of breast milk. Don't use cow's milk or any other kind of milk or other liquid. Hold your baby in a sitting position or put her in a child seat on the floor (Be sure she is strapped in.) so she doesn't choke. Always use a spoon to feed solid foods to your baby.

See if your baby will take half of a very small spoonful. If she turns her head away or cries, she is not ready. Try again in a week or two.

When she is ready, she will take small, messy bites. She may roll the food around in her mouth or feel it repeatedly with her tongue. Making a mess is part of learning, so just have fun with her. At this age, your breast milk or infant formula provides all the nutrition your baby needs.

Give your baby only one new food at a time. You can then see if any one of the foods causes allergic reactions. Right now, only infant cereals are a good choice. If one of these types of cereals is a problem for her, she will vomit or get a rash. She may also have diarrhea. If this happens, call your doctor or go to your clinic.

Breastfeeding tips for new and expecting dads. Breastfeeding is natural and important for your newborn babies.

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Feeding Your Baby The First Year

Of all the things parents worry about, nutrition is perhaps one of the biggest. Proper nutrition and feeding of your baby is one of the very most important things to consider when thinking about her well being. Physical and intellectual growth is dependent on the right vitamins and nutrients.

Having stressed the importance of proper nutrition...you can relax a little. Feeding your baby really isn't difficult if you have the basics down.

Breast Milk or Formula?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends breast feeding as the healthiest food for babies. Studies have shown that babies who breastfeed are admitted to the hospital less, suffer fewer ear infections and cases of diarrhea and rashes, and have fewer allergies than infants who drink formula. Pediatricians recommend breastfeeding for the first year.

Not every mother is able to breastfeed, however. Women with HIV should not breastfeed, as the disease can be transmitted through the milk. Other women suffer from mastitis (infection of the breast) or soreness, and find it too uncomfortable to nurse. Returning to work can be difficult and mothers may need to use a breast pump during the day while they're away from their baby. Sometimes baby formula is necessary.

Baby formula has all the essential nutrients and vitamins needed to promote healthy growth and the American Academy of Family Physicians assures mothers that there's no need to worry when feeding their babies infant formula, or supplementing breast milk with formula. Make sure to follow the mixing directions carefully, and choose a high-quality formula. If your baby seems to be spitting up excessively, you may want to change brands. Work closely with your pediatrician to find the right formula for your infant.

Introducing Solid Food

It's very important not to introduce solid food before your baby is ready. Solid foods can wreak havoc on an immature digestive system and both of you could be in for a long night of constipation or tummy trouble if you are too eager. There has also been some research that suggests that babies who are introduced to solid food too early can develop food allergies.

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that babies be introduced to solid foods at six months, though some pediatricians recommend rice or oatmeal cereal as young as four months.

Start slowly, with only a tablespoon or so of the new food you are introducing. Introduce one food at a time so that if your baby does have an allergy, you'll be able to identify which food is the cause. It's best to wait four days between each new food.

If your baby pushes the food right back out of his mouth, he's probably not ready for solids yet. Give him a week or so, then try again.

Start with bland, easy-to-digest foods first, moving on to other foods slowly and only as your baby is ready. Here's a general guide:

Six months:

Rice or Oatmeal cereal (these are the most easily digested grains). They should be mixed with breast milk or infant formula.

1. Pureed:


2. Apples


3. Bananas


4. Pears


5. Avocado


6. Sweet Potatoes


7. Squash


8. Green Beans

8 - 10 months

Depending on your baby's co-ordination, you'll want to introduce finger foods. In addition to the breast milk or infant formula, you can also introduce the following:

1. Soft breads and muffins


2. Pasta


3. Cheese


4. Yogurt


5. Raw, ripe fruit


6. Soft, cooked veggies


7. Eggs


8. Beans


9. Crackers


10. Melon


11. Cottage cheese


12. Lean beef, pork or chicken

Make sure to avoid foods that pose choking hazards such as popcorn, nuts and firm non-ripe fruits. Always supervise your baby while she's eating. And never give raw honey to a child under one year old.

Work closely with your doctor

It's important to work as a team with your baby's pediatrician when choosing what she should eat and when. Don't ever hesitate to ask for advice, and follow recommendations.

Katie Franklin is a researcher and writer on parenting, children and child development. She is a regular contributor at Child Development Media Inc She also contributes at Quality Toys and Hobbies

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