Hunger Cues – When do I feed baby?
Understanding Infant Hunger Signals and Feeding Patterns Infants should be fed when they exhibit signs of hunger, ideally before crying occurs. Recognizing early cues helps make breastfeeding smoother for both […]
Growth spurts
Understanding Infant Growth Phases Many infants experience significant periods of rapid growth, commonly referred to as frequency days, within their first year of life. These spurts are characterized by sudden increases […]
Tips for coping with frequent nursing
Frequent Nursing and the Early Weeks with a Newborn Both of my children appeared to be in a near-constant growth spurt during their first six weeks. If your little one […]
Do babies under 12 months self-wean?
Introduction True self-directed weaning rarely occurs before a child’s first birthday. Most children continue breastfeeding until at least 18 to 24 months unless actively guided toward weaning by their mothers. […]
Cluster Feeding and Fussy Evenings
It’s typical for infants to exhibit increased fussiness and demand frequent feeding sessions during evening hours, especially in their early months. With my first child, evenings became a predictable challenge […]
Breastfeeding Your Toddler: What to expect
If you’re contemplating extended breastfeeding into your child’s toddler years, you might have questions about how this dynamic evolves. Are there signs your little one is ready to wean, or […]
Breastfeeding Your Newborn: What to Expect in the Early Weeks
The First Week How often should baby be nursing? Newborns typically need to nurse frequently to support healthy milk production and prevent discomfort from oversupply or engorgement. Aim for 10–12 […]
Breastfeeding to Sleep and Other Comfort Nursing
Nursing for Comfort and Sleep: Embracing Natural Infant Needs Breastfeeding to soothe or lull a baby to sleep is often met with unwarranted guilt. Yet this practice aligns with biological […]
Breastfeeding in Public
Nursing in Public: Rights, Realities, and Empowerment Public breastfeeding often sparks debate, yet the needs of infants remain universal. If bottle-fed babies are fed openly, why should breastfed infants face […]
