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Name: Rose
Country: U.S.A.
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My son is two weeks old we have allways had to use a nipple shield off and on cause of breast engurgment and because he has a hard time laching sometimes, he does not like to open very wide we are starting to have to use the shield less and less hopefully soon we wont need it at all. I allways try to start the feeding without the shield some times we need it some times we dont. Allso he's first week we used a s and s system that worked well

Name: katty
Country: Chile
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My 4 weeks baby couldn´t be breast feeding during her first week because of my flat and inverted nipples. Then, when we finally have succed with that, she falled sleep in few minutes. Now for her the "lunch" time is all a punisment because she doesn´t to stop of crying until she gets free of the breast. Somebody have any advise or a good idea to make that my baby doesn't redfuse to be feeding in a natural way??? HELP!!!

Name: Mini
Country: U.S.A.
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My son is 18 months and still insists me for breastfeeding, however all my efforts to stop have failed.Please can someone give me tips to stop breastfeeding.

Name: jolene
Country: South Africa
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my baby is just short of five months old and is refusing dummy and formula. she never refuses solids. what can i do please help?

Name: Reshma
Country: U.S.A.
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Tips are good ...however for mothers who intend to go back to work full time i think it is a good idea to introduce the bottle between week 3 & 4 with expressed breast milk... I have started my baby on bottle this week and granny is able to give him couple of bottle feeds and he seems ok.

Name: shreya sharma
Country: india
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my baby is 7 weeks old n till today from my delivery ive not been sleeping during nights.its so disgusting to change the sleepng pattern .my son is exclusively breast fed but he strains a lot while passing stools,though the stools r watery.plzzzzzzzzzzz someone help me out .

Name: Jacentra
Country: usa
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Comment for Jacentra due any day with twins.... My name too is Jacentra and my twins will be 3 on 06/19/2006. A boy and a girl and I breast fed them both together... GOOD LUCK J

Name: trish
Country: Other
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my baby gets choked very often when iam breastfeeding,can somebody help me .

Name: jane
Country: india
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I NEED HELP AS I WANT TO FEED MY CHILD BUT HAVE FLAT NIPPLES I HAVE TOUSE ARTIFICIAL NIPPLES TO FEED HER BUT IT DOESNOT SATIFSY HER HUNGER HELP ME

Name: ash
Country: south Africa
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my baby is 7weeks old and suffers from terrible winds,which makes him cry and even disturbs his sleeptime. i watch my diet carefully since he is breastfed. should i switch to formula

Name: Childcare giver
Country: usa
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I think that this site offers good advice but isn't very modern or realistic. Many mothers find that they can't exclusively breatfeed or their child simply won't take to the breast. If a mother is able and willing to breatfeed whenever for however long the baby wants the breat then more power to you! For those who can't or are new at it and just want to supplement for a break don't be ashamed or worried. Though breatmilk is best, formula is not evil and can be used if and when YOU want to use it.

Name: sarah
Country: botswana
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My 4 month old baby refuses the bottle and dummy, he prefers the cup. Not all babies like the bottle., dont be worried just try a good baby cup.

Name: ruchika
Country: india
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the nipple should be completely inside the child's mouth

Name: Chioma
Country: other
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I would like to breastfeed my baby for nine months,plz let me if it is a good idea

Name: Louisa
Country: australia
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This article reads like the mother is a cow; mothers have many things and people to deal with in their lives; to insist that a mother feeds at all times of day and night is unrealistic. Mum's want their babies to thrive - if the milk is weak or just not flowing e.g. because of stress or lack of support what to do!!! Get a 1st class formula and make sure that the stress of a hungry infant and the stress for the mother and all else in the household is relieved - of course!! Natural feeding is for sure the very 1st option, however life is not a text book, sometimes intelligence and mother's knowing provides the answers. This article, I consider is alarmist, judgemental and insensitive. A calm mother produces a calm baby. I had so many stressors when I was a young mum that my milk did not flow; by the way, neither did my own mother's - perhaps sometimes there is a "hitch in some family feeding systems" . Both my sons are now well over 6ft. tall, They are both top athletes and have - thank God, never been ill. They were both bottle fed on S26 formula. Mother's of the Race be proud of yourselves. Don't worry, relax, and take every good care. Best wishes to mums and dads around the world.

Name: radhika
Country: usa
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Although this site favors breast feeding, it does not talk about supplemental feeding with formula or even bottle feeding with expressed breastmilk. My research on this topic indicates that one should start the baby with bottle feeding (expressed breast milk for those who want to continue nursing) between 4-6 weeks of birth to avoid nipple confusion and also for the baby to get used the bottle should there be a need. I have done this for both my kids and it has worked out well. At any stage, should there be a need to introduce formula, then the baby has only one new thing to get used to since bottle is no longer new for the baby. The benefits of breast feeding clearly outweight formula but for those of us that could use a little supplement, or even take a break and have someone else feed the baby, start with expressed milk or formula when the baby is between 4-6 weeks old.

Name: worried mom
Country: usa
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"If the baby cannot tolerate bottle-feeding or artificial feeding, it can lead to a serious illness" Could anyone explain this one for me? I am worried as my baby won't take bottle or pacifier.

Name: rajjeet
Country: india
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i think your site is fabulous.it provides every minute details about baby care,without going about serching for them in various books.thanks.

Name: anjali
Country: india
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my baby remains hungry after breast feeding ,i think the milk is not enough for her,now she is 3mnths old n completely bottle fed but i feel guilty bout that,wat do i do to satisfy her hunger?

Name: Bennie
Country: other
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BAHAMAS. I dont think it is fair or wise to say women should never use bottles. Everyones situation is different. Breastfeeding is healthy but when taht is not an option or mom does not want to do it then they use the bottle.Formulas woul not be on the market if they were not healthy also.What about a mother who has to return to work after a short period of time?Answer that

Name: sujata
Country: india
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i have a 7weks old baby who is compleatly breast fed but while i am feeding on one side he tends to fall asleep if i donn't change sides before he leaves the breast.thus not been able to feed on both sides at one time ever..my baby is absolutely healthy but is it ok to feed on one side at a time?

Name: C.A.
Country: usa
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I have been breasfeeding my baby for three months and I would like to stop on the sixth month. Do you have any tips or information on how I can start my baby on formula?

Name: AJ's mom
Country: usa
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I just had my baby 2 1/2 weeks ago. My milk didn't come in well until about day 7. I also have very little colostrum. I avoided giving the glucose(sugar) bottle the first two days like all the breastfeeding info says to do and my baby started losing too much weight and had a rather bad case of jaundice. He needed the water to clean the bile out of his kidneys and the sugar to be healthy. Day 3 in the hospital I started giving him the glucose solution after he had nursed some. This was to help my milk to come in and my uterus to shrink back down. He has never had nipple confusion. I also had to supplement the breast feeding with a bottle of hypo-allergenic formula until my milk was coming in well. Don't feel guilty if you need to do the same. Just nurse first until the baby starts fussing because he/she isn't getting any milk, switch breasts until it happens again and then finish them off with a bottle. I had to do this for only about 3-4 days after coming home. I know may books say your milk comes in after 3 days, but many mothers I've spoken to have said it was more like 1-2 weeks for plenty to feed their babies. I use the Advent bottles which are supposed to be more like the mother's nipple. I also have to us a NUK silicone nipple cover/extender since my son's lower lip is usually tucked back under his upper lip pretty far...like his dad! That helps him latch on and may also help prevent the nipple confusion since it may feel similiar to the bottle nipple. I also never wake him up in the night to feed. If he's hungry he lets me know. Loudly! So we have been blessed to sleep almost every night about 5-6 hours since we use him to go to bed and wake up by. He usually finishes the last meal at 2300 and then wants breakfast 0600 after getting a new diaper. Good Luck! I hope this helps.

Name: jacentra
Country: usa
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my twins are due any day now, can anyone offer some advise as to weather I should feed at the same time, or separately?

Name: Premila
Country: india
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I am due to have a baby in a few weeks time and I want to exclusively breastfeed my baby. I am told that the milk may not come in immediately and may take a couple of days, how does the baby remain hungry till then? Could someone pls answer my question

Name: Vinita
Country: india
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I am expecting my first baby in 3 months and all these great tips are really valueable for me.

Name: Jane
Country: usa
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I think your comments about never using bottles and nipple confusion are off base and cause some mothers to feel guilty for utilzing them!

Name: Laura
Country: india
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This is very good information.I think your number six tip is very important. Your baby should be able to feed as often and as long at the breast as he chooses. Parents should not be concerned about timing the feeds. Let the baby be the guide. A satisfied baby will let go of the nipple and appear relaxed.

Name: Rishika
Country: india
Comment:
Great tips!

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