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Learning the Secrets of Baby Behavior
February 9, 2022
Infant

Learning the Secrets of Baby Behavior

Wouldn’t it be great if your baby came with an instruction book? A book that described your baby’s every face and action and what they meant? Well, if you look closely you’ll see that you really can “read” your baby like a book! Your little one is born with a special language they want you […]

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Dealing With Advice From Family and
January 26, 2022
Infant

Dealing With Advice From Family and Friends

From the moment you share the news that you’re pregnant the advice begins — and it keeps coming! The time when babies begin exploring solid foods is when you might hear the most suggestions about what, when and how to feed your baby. All the advice leads to second-guessing: am I doing the ‘right’ thing, […]

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Healthy Mouth, Happy Smile
January 12, 2022
Infant

Healthy Mouth, Happy Smile

With those chubby little cheeks and tiny button nose, there’s nothing that can light up a room quite like a baby’s smile. That gummy little grin will soon start to sprout teeth, but caring for a baby’s smile starts well before the first tooth arrives. As a parent, your baby’s happy, healthy smile starts with […]

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Winter Fun with Baby
December 15, 2021
Infant

Winter Fun with Baby

Giving your little ones a chance to be active is fun. It also helps them sleep, grow and become confident in their body. Winter brings shorter days, cold, rain and snow. This can make it harder to stay active. With the right gear, you and baby can play all year long — indoors and out. […]

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Homemade Baby Food Made Easy
November 10, 2021
Infant

Homemade Baby Food Made Easy

“I can make that!” Have you ever thought that when looking at the jars of baby food at the grocery store? As more families choose to eat “cleaner” foods with fewer preservatives, the homemade baby food trend has grown. Moms choose to make their own baby food for other reasons too. For example, they can […]

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Bonding with Baby: An Interview with
October 20, 2021
Infant

Bonding with Baby: An Interview with Dad

When a baby is born, the two most important people in their life are their parents. But sometimes dad can feel left out in the early stages of baby’s life. Mom has developed a bond with baby starting in the womb and already feels an attachment to her little one. How can dad feel the […]

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Colic: A Parent’s Survival Guide
September 22, 2021
Infant

Colic: A Parent’s Survival Guide

Even though it has been many years ago, I can clearly remember the extreme crying every night from 7:00-11:00pm. When my son was in the midst of his colic, there were times that my husband and I had to take 15 minute shifts with him, because neither of us could tolerate the crying for very […]

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Ten Fabulous Finger Foods for Baby
September 8, 2021
Infant

Ten Fabulous Finger Foods for Baby

Even though the stores are chock-full of baby food, most babies are ready to move on from pureed and mashed to finger foods after a few short months. That’s right. Somewhere between 8 to 11 months of age, most babies master the skills to pick up food, bring it to their mouths, chew, and swallow […]

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Baby Knows Best: Understanding Your Baby’s
August 11, 2021
Infant

Baby Knows Best: Understanding Your Baby’s Appetite

When Karen’s baby girl was a newborn, she breast-fed her but didn’t know how much she was drinking. She also couldn’t tell when she was hungry or full. Karen kept watching and eventually figured out her baby’s signals. Karen, like many moms, had questions about her baby’s appetite and feeding during the first six months. […]

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    Side-Lying Hold

    1. For the right breast, lie on your right side with your baby facing you.
    2. Pull your baby close. Your baby’s mouth should be level with your nipple.
    3. In this position, you can cradle your baby’s back with your left arm and support yourself with your right arm and/or pillows.
    4. Keep loose clothing and bedding away from your baby.
    5. Reverse for the left breast.

    This hold is useful when:

    • You had a C-section
    • You want to rest while baby feeds
    • You are breastfeeding in the middle of the night
    • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
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    Cross-Cradle Hold

    1. For the right breast, use your left arm to hold your baby’s head at your right breast and baby’s body toward your left side. A pillow across your lap can help support your left arm.
    2. Gently place your left hand behind your baby’s ears and neck, with your thumb and index finger behind each ear and your palm between baby’s shoulder blades. Turn your baby’s body toward yours so your tummies are touching.
    3. Hold your breast as if you are squeezing a sandwich. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
    4. As your baby’s mouth opens, push gently with your left palm on baby’s head to help them latch on. Make sure you keep your fingers out of the way.
    5. Reverse for the left breast.

    This hold is useful when:

    • Your baby is premature
    • Your baby has a weak suck
    • Your baby needs help to stay latched
    • Your baby needs extra head support
    • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
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    Clutch or “Football” Hold

    1. For the right breast, hold your baby level, facing up, at your right side.
    2. Put your baby’s head near your right nipple and support their back and legs under your right arm.
    3. Hold the base of your baby’s head with your right palm. A pillow underneath your right arm can help support your baby’s weight.
    4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Bring baby to you instead.
    5. Reverse for the left breast.

    This hold is useful when:

    • You had a C-section
    • You have large breasts
    • You have flat or inverted nipples
    • You have a strong milk let-down
    • You are breastfeeding twins
    • Your baby likes to feed in an upright position
    • Your baby has reflux
    • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
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    Cradle Hold

    1. For the right breast, cradle your baby with your right arm. Your baby will be on their left side across your lap, facing you at nipple level.
    2. Your baby’s head will rest on your right forearm with your baby’s back along your inner arm and palm.
    3. Turn your baby’s tummy toward your tummy. Your left hand is free to support your breast, if needed. Pillows can help support your arm and elbow.
    4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
    5. Reverse for the left breast.

    This hold is useful when:

    • Your baby needs help latching on
    • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
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    Laid-Back Hold

    1. Lean back on a pillow with your baby’s tummy touching yours and their head at breast level. Some moms find that sitting up nearly straight works well. Others prefer to lean back and lie almost flat.
    2. You can place your baby’s cheek near your breast, or you may want to use one hand to hold your breast near your baby. It’s up to you and what you think feels best.
    3. Your baby will naturally find your nipple, latch, and begin to suckle.

    This hold is useful when:

    • Your baby is placed on your chest right after birth
    • You have a strong milk let-down
    • You have large breasts
    • You and your baby are comfortable in this position