baby goorooDeciding which breastfeeding position is best can be difficult since there’s no set rules for how to hold your baby. Ultimately, the best breastfeeding position is the position that works best for you and your baby. However, there are a few standard breastfeeding positions you might want to try. In this baby gooroo video with …
“How can I tell if my baby has a good latch?” is one of the most common questions breastfeeding mothers ask. While getting your baby to latch on well isn’t an exact science, there are some simple tips that will help you achieve a good latch. In this baby gooroo video with breastfeeding expert Amy …
Welcome to the new baby gooroo breastfeeding video series! Moderated by breastfeeding expert and lactation consultant Amy Spangler, these short videos feature real moms and dads candidly discussing the breastfeeding questions parents ask most often:
For years, parents and health care providers have speculated that breastfed babies turn out smarter. But with so many variables at play—maternal IQ, socioeconomic status, differences in parenting style or interactions, and more—it has been a difficult hypothesis to prove. Parents who might wish to give their children an academic edge haven’t gotten a firm …
The best possible feeding option for your adopted baby is the milk you produce. It is possible for non-birth mothers to induce lactation and either breastfeed or breast milk-feed their babies. Elizabeth Hormann, author of Breastfeeding the Adopted Baby and Relactation, explains that the main essentials are “close and near-constant skin contact (to stimulate the release …
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, followed by breastfeeding in conjunction with other foods for at least one year or longer as mutually desired by mother and child. According to the AAFP, breastfeeding beyond the first year …
How sign language helps babies grow “Benefits of sign language in an infant’s development include providing a foundation on which to learn written English and build speech, reducing frustration and building self-esteem and confidence, opening up receptive and expressive interactive communication prior to speech development, and developing cognitive abilities earlier,” says Tami Hossler, MA Ed., …
It happens in the blink of an eye. The newborn you cradled in your arms is suddenly a walking, talking toddler intent on testing the limits. As parents, you want to encourage exploration and spark imagination, but not at the expense of others. No parent wants an unruly child. Well-behaved children can still be imaginative …