Ask Judy: Is It Too Early To Start My Baby On Solids?

Dear Judy, My baby is four months old and my pediatrician is recommending that I start my baby on solids. I just don’t think he is ready? He isn’t even sitting up yet. What would you suggest? My gut tells me that I shouldn’t be doing it yet. Do you think I am doing . . . → Read More: Ask Judy: Is It Too Early To Start My Baby On Solids?

What Is A Nursing Strike?

Many babies go through a nursing strike at one time or another. Often, moms will mistake this for “weaning.” It is rare that infants self-wear prior to 12 months old and weaning never takes place suddenly. It is always a gradual process.

A nursing strike on the other hand – typically comes on without . . . → Read More: What Is A Nursing Strike?

Ask Judy: How Can I Even Out My Milk Production?

Dear Judy, I’m feeling a little bit lop-sided lately and I was wondering if there was a good way to “even everything out?” My son typically only nurses from one side at a time.

It is not uncommong for babies to prefer one breast over the other. Most lactation consultants will tell you to . . . → Read More: Ask Judy: How Can I Even Out My Milk Production?

Ask Judy: How Much Food Should I Be Giving My Baby?

Dear Judy, I need some advice on how much solid food to give my 7 month old breastfeeding son. I started solids exactly four weeks ago. He gets oatmeal in the morning and a jar of food in the evening. How much baby food does a 7month old breastfed baby need to consume in . . . → Read More: Ask Judy: How Much Food Should I Be Giving My Baby?

Breastfeeding Info on Blog Talk Radio

Be sure to stop by Blog Talk Radio today to listen to my interview with Karen Angstadt from Intentional Birth. Karen has a weekly show that airs on Monday’s, but has graciously offered to move her show for this week to Tuesday (today) so that I can be a part of it. We will . . . → Read More: Breastfeeding Info on Blog Talk Radio

Tongue Tie And Newborns

by Dusk

First I want to say that I desperately wanted to nurse my daughter. I had nursed my son for about 7 months and he started to bite really bad and I had thrush twice and it was just so difficult. And I gave up! So, when I got pregnant with my daughter . . . → Read More: Tongue Tie And Newborns

Breastfeeding Moms Need Kudos

Have you ever walked by a mom who was breastfeeding? What did you do? I used to always pretend I didn’t see because I didn’t want to make her feel uncomfortable. Now, I walk up and give her a thumbs up or a “great job” – I want her to know that I am . . . → Read More: Breastfeeding Moms Need Kudos