Is Your Baby Getting Enough?

Manufacturers and importers of infant formula, otherwise known as baby formula, may be bound to some very important codes of marketing and advertising.

There are many reasons for wanting to express breastmilk. The most important decision is choosing a pump which suits your needs and situation, and then storing your breastmilk appropriately.

Now you’ve mastered breastfeeding in the comfort of your own home, it’s time to get out and about! 

Breastfeeding requires approximately 2000-2100 kilojoules extra each day compared with if you were not breastfeeding. This is a lot of extra food (and fluid) to fit in! But don’t worry, no doubt you will notice your appetite and thirst will increase too.

There are many parents out there just like you, who have for whatever reason, decided not to breastfeed, and given this is to be an unlikely easy decision, it’s important to know what support is there for you in your decision making process

Check out these four tried-and-tested breastfeeding holds that help you both relax and encourage your baby to latch on well.  Which one works best for you?

Most formula fed babies will be very happy on the baby formula you first choose. However, it’s important to know that not all formulas suit all babies. Below is a list of common feeding problems some babies may experience, however in most cases you will find these aren’t really cause for concern. If your baby experiences any severe feeding problems after consuming baby formula, such as vomiting or diarrhoea, you should seek the advice of your doctor or health care nurse immediately.

The purpose of sterilisation is to kill off any harmful bacteria that may grow in equipment that has had milk in it, and there are many sterilisation methods available today.

Did you know…? Breastfeeding directly from your breast, helps to protect your baby’s ability to drink only as much as they need. 
 

Whether you’re moving from breastfeeding to formula feeding, or changing from one formula to another, it’s important to keep your eye out for signs of intolerance. Read and hear tips from our experts.

The protein in breast milk is one of the most important nutrients for babies. Extraordinary changes take place during the first 1000 days of your baby’s life.

It is extremely important to follow the storage and handling instructions provided on the tin of the baby formula you are using.

Feeding directly off the breast is ideal, but there may be times in which you need to express and give your baby the goodness of breastmilk, out of a bottle.

Newborn babies will drink as much as they need when they are hungry. They are usually quite good at regulating their intake and stop drinking when they feel full. 

Our immune system is responsible for filtering everything we come into contact with – from food, to dust particles, to bacteria. In some people, the immune system can trigger a reaction against harmless substances, such as a food protein.  If it does, this is known as an allergic reaction or allergy.