About 40 percent of young babies spit up regularly. The peak age for spitting up is 4 months, and things can get really messy. We have tips to help your baby keep his food down.
Gagging in babies
It's common for babies to gag – especially when they're first starting to breastfeed or trying their first spoonfuls of cereal. But there are some things you can do to help your baby relax and eat more easily.
Baby feeding problems: Food allergies
An estimated 6 percent of children suffer from food allergies. If your baby has a food allergy, his body's immune system reacts to a particular food as an intruder. Learn what can be done about it.
Breastfeeding problem solver
Breastfeeding can be enjoyable for both you and your baby, but sometimes – especially in the first few weeks – you might face difficulties. Let our Problem Solver be your first stop as you search for answers.
Sore nipples
A little soreness is common, but what's not normal – or necessary – is pain that lasts throughout most or all of the feeding. There's no need to stop nursing. If you're in pain, we can help you.
Thrush in breastfeeding babies and moms
Thrush is a common and harmless yeast infection in a baby's mouth that can affect your nipples during breastfeeding. Yeast is a normal part of everyone's digestive system, but when there's an overgrowth, an infection sets in.
When you just can't breastfeed
Not all moms can breastfeed, and that's okay. Whatever your reasons for not breastfeeding – health, intense discomfort, or unrelenting frustration – the first order of business is to give yourself a break.
Formula safety: How to prevent food-borne illness
Preparing baby formula isn't hard, but because your baby doesn't have much immunity to germs just yet, especially as a newborn, it's important to take precautions to protect him from food-borne illnesses. Here's what you need to know.
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