Bottle & Breast Feeding Necessities for Baby

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:03:42 +0000

These are some of the essentials to consider in order to bottle or breastfeed a baby:

Breast Pump

You absolutely need this if you plan to breastfeed and go back to work. The only way you can avoid getting one is if you plan to be with the baby all the time until he is weaned. You only need one but research which one you want. manual (the least expensive) does not work for everyone. Check with your friends to get first hand testimonials before you make your purchase.

Bottles

Bottles are necessary if you don’t plan to breastfeed, going to supplement breastfeeding or you want to store your milk. Minimum 6 if breastfeeding, you can start with 4 oz. bottles in the beginning.

Formula

Breastfeeding is proven to be the best for baby. Substitute with formula if you really must. also, if formula gets too expensive, consider breastfeeding.

Nutrition for a Breastfeeding Mum

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:58:34 +0000

Under normal circumstances, breastfeeding offers significant advantages over bottle-feeding for both infant and mother. For a baby, breastmilk gives protection from infections and allergies and may lead to fewer illnesses in the first year of life. For a mother, breastfeeding often helps to strengthen the mother-baby bond. Other physical benefits for the mother include helping to speed the shrinking of the uterus back to its pre-pregnancy size.

A well balanced diet during nursing need not be vastly different from that suggested during pregnancy. An extra glass of milk, some citrus fruits, and some additional carbohydrates (cereal or bread) can provide the extra calories and nutrients needed. calcium and vitamin C are particularly important to the growing infant. Extra fluids may help to stimulate milk production. Water, juice, milk and soups are good sources of liquids. While it is not necessary to drink milk to produce milk, milk is a convenient and good source of calcium, protein and liquid. Drink 8 to 12 cups of liquid each day. Choose pure juices, water, and four cups of milk. Choose additional servings from the 4 food groups to help meet increased calorie needs. Avoid alcoholic beverages completely.

Milk and Dairy Products

Eat four to six servings per day
Examples of milk and dairy products include: one cup milk, 1/2 cup ice cream, one ounce cheese, one cup yoghurt, or one and a half cup cottage cheese.

Meat and Protein Foods

Eat two to four servings (seven ounces) per day.
Examples of meat and protein foods include: one egg, one ounce cheese, 1/2 cup dried beans, beef, chicken, pork, fish or turkey.

Fruits and Vegetables

Choose four to six servings per day including one source of Vitamin C.
These include: broccoli, orange juice, tomatoes or greens.

Breads and Cereals

Eat six to eight servings per day.
Breads and Cereals include: Cornflakes, Wholemeal bread, oatmeal.

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