Archives for November 2007

Families who are enrolled in the WIC program (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children) can get information on breastfeeding, formula feeding and nutrition at their local WIC office. Families eligible for WIC receive nutrition counseling and supplemental foods such as baby formula, milk and cereal. To find the WIC office nearest … [Read more...] about Information Resources for Families with Four-Month-Olds

Families who are enrolled in the WIC program (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children) can get information on breastfeeding, formula feeding and nutrition at their local WIC office. Families eligible for WIC receive nutrition counseling and supplemental foods such as baby formula, milk and cereal. To find the WIC office nearest … [Read more...] about Information Resources for Families with Three-Month-Olds

Families who are enrolled in the WIC program (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children) can get information on breastfeeding, formula feeding and nutrition at their local WIC office. Families eligible for WIC receive nutrition counseling and supplemental foods such as baby formula, milk and cereal. To find the WIC office nearest … [Read more...] about Information Resources for Families with Two Month Olds

Untitled Document Giving up the bottle Learning to drink from a cup takes time. Start by substituting a cup for the bottle at one meal. Once your child has adjusted to that, do the same at another meal. Your child probably holds the bottle herself. Don’t let her walk around with it. This can turn into a habit. Sucking from a bottle off and on all day can … [Read more...] about Feeding

Untitled Document Nursing is good for your toddler. If you are breastfeeding, continue as long as you and your toddler enjoy it. Nursing has many benefits: Breast milk provides nutrients your child needs. Breast milk helps protect against illness and allergies. If your child does get sick, nursing can be a comfort. In case of an upset stomach, breast … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding