New mothers hear so much about the advantages of breastfeeding over formula feeding that it can seem like a revelation to realize that you can do both at the same time. Credit...Caroline Tompkins for ...

Bottle-feeding an infant is not rocket science, but it’s not necessarily easy either. Some babies take to the bottle like champs, while others require a bit more ...

(Family Features) For moms who breastfeed, the idea of introducing a bottle can feel like a big change. Whether supplementing for personal reasons, returning to work or ensuring adequate nourishment, ...

Almost all breastfeeding moms have times when they need to be away from their babies, whether they are working or just want to go out for a "date night" every now and then. And that means your baby ...

Klopp and colleagues [1] sought to evaluate those potential differences in an analysis of more than 3200 infants enrolled in the Canadian Healthy Infant Longitudinal Development birth cohort. They ...

Feeding time can be one of the most bonding parts of your day with your little one, but it can also come with challenges, especially if your baby experiences discomfort. That’s why many parents look ...

Last week, Beyoncé made headlines when she was photographed breastfeeding her month-old daughter, Blue Ivy, in public. The news sent a wave of encouragement through the “lactivist” movement—people and ...

Babies should be fed exclusively breast milk or infant formula for the first 6 months of their lives, at which point you can start to introduce solid foods, though breast milk or formula should remain ...