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Baby Fusses During Feeding

Monday, January 4th, 2010

“I am bottle-feeding my 2-month old boy, he fusses quite a bit during feeding sometimes, what could have been the cause? Have I given him the wrong formula?”   Holly, 24 years old

Dr. Stork says: The ready-to-use baby formula is the most expensive and the easiest to use. Whichever formula you choose, follow instructions carefully. Be sure bottles and nipples are absolutely clean. Boil the ware and let it cool before you mix it with the formula. Always check the temperature of the formula before giving it to your baby, he may fuss because the milk is too hot. Never heat your baby’s bottle in the microwave oven. This is very dangerous as the bottle may feel cool but the baby formula inside could be so hot that it’ll burn your baby.

If he consistently and persistently fusses during feeding, It could also be possible that he’s allergic to cow’s milk. Consult your pediatrician if he needs to prescribe a baby formula made of soybean powder.

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Why Breastfeeding

Friday, November 13th, 2009

“Why should I be breastfeeding my baby? Bottle feeding will be more convenient as anybody can help with the feeding. My friends told me that newborn baby feeds every hourly. That will be too tiring for me.”  Carol, 21 years, 34 weeks pregnant

Dr Stork says: Breastfeeding is generally the IDEAL food for your baby. Breast milk is a wonderful gift that only mother can give to a baby. You are right in saying that ‘anybody can help with bottle feeding’ but it may not be true that this translates to ‘convenience’. Have you ever thought of the ‘obvious advantages’ of breastfeeding?  – No bottles to clean, no formula to prepare and mix, and it’s always at the right temperature when the baby drinks. So, “why breastfeed?” The answer, simply is breast milk is better for your baby, and it can be extremely satisfying for a mother, especially a first time mother like you. It’s also cheaper, and it’s convenient just as what I’ve mentioned earlier.

Even if you breastfeed your baby for only a few days, you’ll give him extra protection against illness. Your breasts don’t produce milk for two to three days after delivery. Instead, they produce colostrums, a yellowish substance which will help your baby fight off cough and colds and other illnesses. Isn’t that a good start you can give to your baby?

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