So even
if your baby doesn't have lactose sensitivity now, it's still good to know what to look for in case she develops it later in life.
The skin to skin contact is good for the baby and the mother
even if the baby does not latch on.
Keep the steps listed above in mind, and don't worry
if your baby seems to be hung up on part of them.
Let your doctor
know if your baby does not sleep through the night by the age of 4 months.
This quick and easy test is given mainly to see
if a baby needs help breathing.
For my babies, sometimes I'll skip the apple sauce and food mill altogether and just
see if my baby likes eating frozen peas whole.
So
if your baby starts sleeping through the night and nursing less often when they're young, you may get your period back sooner.
But every baby is different, so don't be surprised
if your baby sleeps more or less than others.
Your nurse and doctor will be able to help you
determine if your baby needs some additional encouragement to nurse or supplement.
Find out what steps you need to take
if your baby fell off the bed and what serious signs to look for.
I'd recommend calling your
doctor if your baby seems to be in pain, if he's eating less, or refusing to eat, or not gaining enough weight.
During the early weeks of breastfeeding, you may feel as though you're nursing your baby constantly, and
wonder if your baby really needs all that nursing.
Generally speaking, most moms and dads aren't «excited» to have to think about what they would do
if their baby stopped breathing.
Although it usually seems as
if the baby wants to sleep while you are awake and vice versa at night.
It is ok to start with a bottle of breast milk, then provide one or two ounces of formula
if your baby shows signs of still being hungry.
I've always wondered why all of the baby cribs have those thick blankets draped over them
as if every baby uses them.
There is a * possibility * that I will know pretty soon, but
only if baby decides to cooperate.
Try not to be discouraged and continue to offer the breast even
if your baby nurses for a moment before she pulls away.
Try stepping away for a little while and see
if your baby becomes more interested in his or her bottle without you in the general area.
These products are also great
if baby suffers from eczema or sensitive skin.
Later this week we'll review ways to encourage nursing on both breasts and what you can do
if your baby refuses to nurse on one side.
Second, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit and recover damages
if your baby died because of someone else's negligence.
Keep in mind that all babies have different elimination habits, so it's fine
if your baby continues to have bowel movements several times a day at this age.
You will make bigger problem
if your baby feels your anxiety and start picking up on that and reject the bottle.
I would be fine with following the lead for cluster
feeding if the baby sleeps well after no cluster feeding.
Here is a post I wrote about supplementing the breastfed baby, and the importance of doing so early
on if your baby is losing too much weight.
There are some kinds of monitoring systems that can
help if your baby stops breathing.
It's still okay
if your baby goes a couple of days in between bowel movements, but going any longer than that could indicate constipation.
Try goat's
milk if your baby prefers something with more of a creamy texture or soy milk if your child prefers something a little more watery.