Food and feeding for babies

You’ve probably heard that breastfeeding is best for you and your baby. You may have even heard that breastfed babies get sick less often. But did you know that your baby will benefit from breast milk long after you’ve stopped nursing?

Some parents can’t or don’t breastfeed. If you can’t breastfeed, or if you choose not to, you may be wondering what you need to know about bottle- and formula-feeding.What if I’m not breastfeeding my baby?

In the middle of the night, sleepless parents want to know how to get their baby to sleep longer.

What’s harder to listen to than a crying baby? Not much! But it may help to remember that crying is how your baby talks to you. Instead of feeding your baby every time he cries, first try and figure out why he’s crying.

Starting to eat solid foods (like baby cereal and baby food) is an important part of your baby’s development. But starting solid foods too early could lead to problems with overweight or obesity later.

Introducing your baby to new foods can be both fun and frustrating. Did you know that a baby might have to try a new food 10 to 15 times over several months before she’ll eat it?

Breast milk and formula are the best choices for your baby.