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“Good Start” Not Good For Breastfeeding

It may seem odd that less than half of Gerber’s new 30-second ad for its Good Start infant formula actually talks about the product. After all, 30 seconds isn’t so long. Shouldn’t the company use every last moment to tout…   Read more

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Can A Bedtime Bottle Help My Baby Sleep Through The Night?

Is it true that a bottle of formula before bedtime will help my baby sleep through the night?…   Read more

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The Scoop On Poop

Why does my baby’s poop look like that?! Find out here….   Read more

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Does My Formula-Fed Baby Need A Formula With Iron?

I plan to feed my baby formula. Should I use formula with iron, and if so, does my baby need an additional iron supplement?…   Read more

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When Can I Introduce A Bottle?

My baby is exclusively breastfed but I would like to start introducing one bottle a day since she’ll have to take breast milk from the bottle once I return to work. Is there a best time to introduce the bottle without creating nipple confusion?…   Read more

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What Is The Difference Between Ready-To-Feed & Powdered Formula?

What is the difference between ready-to-feed and powdered formula? Is one better than the other?…   Read more

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How Do I Sterilize My Baby’s Bottles?

I have been breastfeeding exclusively for six months and am just starting to introduce a bottle a day. How do I properly clean my baby’s bottles?…   Read more

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Can I Put My Baby To Bed With His Bottle?

Is it okay to allow my child to take his bottle into his crib for naptime or bedtime?…   Read more

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What Is BPA?

I’ve been hearing in news reports and from family and friends that I should stay away from baby bottles and containers that are made with BPA. Is BPA really harmful to my baby’s health? …   Read more

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Does My Baby Have Nipple Confusion?

The hospital staff gave my newborn bottles and a pacifier while she was hospitalized, and now she is refusing to breastfeed. What can I do to get her to return to breastfeeding?…   Read more

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When Can I Introduce Solids?