Tastyganics

7 Signs Your Baby Is Ready to Be Weaned From Breastfeeding 0

It seems as though all infants do is eat and sleep. They need plenty of nutrition because they double their birth weight by the time they’re 5 months old. Breast milk provides all of the nutrition that a baby needs, and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends it as the exclusive source of food for the first six months of a baby’s life. After six months, mothers and babies can continue the breastfeeding relationship for as long as they’d like. But eventually, babies will wean, or transition from breastfeeding to consuming other foods.

Learning the signs that your baby is ready to be weaned from breastfeeding can help you make the switch.

How to Introduce Formula to a Breastfed Baby 0

Among the many important decisions you’ll make as a new parent, you’ll have to decide how to feed your baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that you offer breast milk exclusively for at least the first six months of your infant’s life. But not every mother can or wants to breastfeed. If you want to know how to introduce formula to a breastfed baby, you might want to learn more about how to make a smooth transition.

Baby Food Recipes for Busy Parents 0

We all want to provide the best for our children. When it comes to feeding your infant, you might be interested in offering organic ingredients, knowing where those ingredients come from and expanding their palate with new tastes. The best way to do this is to make your own baby food. But busy parents don’t have time to slave away in the kitchen. These baby food recipes are easy to make and can save you time and money.

Crying & Colic: What You Need To Know 0

Even though babies may not be able to use words, they can certainly communicate. Sometimes, that comes out as cooing and babbling. But infants often communicate through crying.

It can be tough for parents to hear their little ones wailing. Crying is meant to be somewhat jarring for a parent. The discomfort that an adult feels when their baby cries helps to ensure that the parent will respond to the baby’s needs.

But some babies seem to fuss and cry for hours on end. It may seem as though nothing you do soothes them. Learn more about crying and colic so that you can help keep your infant—and yourself—calm.

How To Tell If Your Baby Has Food Allergies? 0

Introducing your baby to new foods is fun, but it can elicit worry in new parents. How will you know that your child won’t be allergic to a particular food? Plus, there is so much talk about food sensitivities these days that you might even be concerned that your little one could be allergic to something in the breast milk or formula that they consume. Understanding the signs and symptoms of food allergies in babies can help ease your concerns and be mindful of any potential issues.

11 Baby Toys Parents Should Stay Away From 0

When it comes to baby care, it seems as though everyone tells you which toys you need to buy. Everyone’s child has favorites, and those are not the same for every family. However, some toys aren’t safe for certain ages. Others are developmentally inappropriate. Many are simply so annoying that parents wish that they had never bought them. You might want to stay away from the following toys to help your baby stay safe and thrive.

Can Babies Learn To Love Vegetables? 0

Most parents want their babies to eat vegetables. But that can be challenging when your little one spits out every bite of pureed green beans. Although taste preferences can be genetic, you can get your baby to love vegetables with these tips.

How To Introduce a New Baby to Your Dog 0

Having a newborn is a wonderful milestone. But you might be nervous about how to introduce a new baby to your dog. Your pet might be frightened or confused around the new family member, and you want everyone to become great friends. If you plan ahead, you can make the transition easy for your dog, your infant and every other family member.