Formula Feeding

04 Apr The Importance of Breast Milk for Newborns: Benefits, Challenges, and Tips for Success

Posted at 09:00h in Breastfeeding, Diabetes, Formula Feeding, General Health, Infections, Newborn Care, Nutrition, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

Breast milk is often referred to as "liquid gold" due to its numerous benefits for newborns. Breastfeeding is a natural way to provide essential nutrients and immunity to a newborn, helping them grow and develop healthily. Despite these benefits, many new mothers find breastfeeding to...

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23 Nov Infant GERD and Acid Reflux in Babies

Posted at 06:24h in Babies, Breastfeeding, burping, Child Care, Child Safety, Flu, Formula Feeding, General Health, Pediatrics, Sleep by Continuum Pediatrics

It is common for babies to spit up after a meal, and there is nothing to worry about. But sometimes, continued and frequent spitting up combined with other symptoms can indicate that your baby has acid reflux or GERD. In babies, GERD is usually the result...

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23 Nov Formula Feeding 101

Posted at 05:49h in Babies, Breastfeeding, Child Care, Formula Feeding, General Health, Newborn Care, Nutrition, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

Formula feeding may look like a simple process – you sit in a comfortable spot holding a bottle while your baby blissfully drinks out of it -but you need to learn a few things. Before you begin the sit-and-feed practice, it is important to choose...

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21 Sep How to Increase Breast Milk Supply?

Posted at 09:27h in Breastfeeding, Formula Feeding, General Health, New Mom, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

If you are a new mom, you might worry about your breast milk supply. You probably didn't think it would be difficult to establish and keep an optimal breast milk supply. Therefore, new moms need to keep an eye on the signs of a decline...

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07 Jun Spitting Up vs. Vomiting

Posted at 13:21h in Babies, Child Care, Child Safety, Fever, Flu, Formula Feeding, General Health, Pediatrics, Stress by Continuum Pediatrics

Every parent deals with a fair share of vomits and spit-ups. All babies do it now and then mostly with feeding. Spit-up happens when the formula or milk of your infant’s baby comes back up through the mouth (not forcefully). It usually comes with a burp....

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07 Mar Purees vs. Baby Led Weaning

Posted at 08:45h in Babies, Child Safety, Formula Feeding, General Health, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Stress by Continuum Pediatrics

There are so many different milestones that babies reach during their first few formative months of life. One of the biggest changes that little ones go through is the transition from liquids to solid foods. This process can sometimes involve a lot of back and forth...

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27 Oct Nursing and Dental Health

Posted at 16:17h in Babies, Breastfeeding, Child Development, Diabetes, Flu, Formula Feeding, General Health, Infections, Pediatrics, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

Hello mamas and mamas-to-be! As you prepare for your little one to arrive, you’re often filled with a million thoughts and tons of questions. One question many soon-to-be-mamas are often asked is are you planning to nurse or use a baby formula? If you’re still...

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27 Oct Why is My Baby Refusing Solids?

Posted at 16:16h in Babies, Breastfeeding, Constipation, Formula Feeding, General Health, New Mom, Nutrition by Continuum Pediatrics

You’ve introduced solids into the baby’s diet but now suddenly your little one is refusing them. Naturally, you become a little worried that something is wrong and you’re trying to figure out what you need to do next. Before you begin worrying too much let’s...

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06 Jul How to Soothe Colic in Babies

Posted at 09:46h in Babies, Breastfeeding, burping, Child Care, colic, Formula Feeding, General Health, New Parents, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

There are many babies today who struggle with colic and for most parents it is pretty easy to diagnose. Colicky babies have intense crying spells that can last three or more hours and seem to always be excessively crying for no obvious reason. In fact, the...

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28 Jun How to Wean Your Baby Off the Bottle

Posted at 12:28h in Babies, Child Care, Formula Feeding, General Health, New Parents, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

There comes a time in all babies’ lives, when it is time to switch from their beloved bottle to a cup. However, this milestone can be difficult for many little ones. In fact, babies rarely want to give up their bottles very easily.  Experts typically recommend...

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