Written by Katrina Cameron, Program Manager for OCMM. One of the best tips I ever got to prepare for breastfeeding was to have water and a basket of healthy snacks readily available by my rocker, bedside, and anywhere I would be nursing my baby girl. I found my appetite to be more voracious while breastfeeding than while pregnant, so when it came down to nursing my newborn around the clock, those goodies were so welcomed! My snack basket included trail mix, fruit, lactation cookies, and more! To me, loading up on these snacks meant good milk for my baby. But when I found out how much ...
Frequently Asked Questions about Starting Solids
One of the most frequent questions I receive from mommies is: When do I start feeding my baby solids and what is the best way to start? There are a few different factors to consider. With Jack, we started at 6 months and Asher is just about there! When can my baby start solids? I have found that this is a case-by-case answer. Some babies start eating solids at 4 months, while some wait until later. (The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) recommends breastfeeding as the sole source of nutrition for your baby for about 6 months.) As we all know, not all mothers can breastfeed and ...
