Infant Feeding

Growth is the best measure of whether babies and children are feedingly amply..

 

Pacifiers: should only be started when the baby has a good latch

better than thumbs and fingers: can be taken away, and likely better

 

breastfeeding vs formula

Breastfeeding is recommended up to the age of two (WHO).

Most babies are weaned between 6-12 months in Canada; if this happens before the age of 1, formulas should be used; if after, whole milk should be used...

2% milk begun around age 2

 

 

reflux?

if baby only sleeps semi-sititng, ie in car seat...

 

allergies

can switch between formulas