The Best Way To Feed Your New Baby
New parents are sometimes at a loss as to what to do when it comes to some of the things they face with a new baby. The trial and error way of learning is the best way. Once you get to know the likes and dislikes that your baby has, any problems with feeding become a lot easier to deal with.
On your way home from the hospital with your brand new little one fastened in safely in a graco car seat is going to be a time that you will never forget. You are going to be thinking about so many things that you won’t be able to concentrate on just one for very long. What is this or what if that? Will you be able to do everything right as a parent? What if you make a mistake? These are just a few of the questions that you will be asking yourself as a new parent.
The only food that your baby is going to need for the first three or four months is milk. Choosing to breast feed your baby is making the best choice. Breast milk will give your baby the necessary nutrients needed to build up immunity to germs. The formulas that you buy in stores can’t mimic these kinds of nutrients.
For those mothers who do choose to breast feed their baby, the need for a double electric breast pump is imperative. This pump will work on both breasts at once and will help tremendously in saving time, especially if you work away from the home and leave baby with a sitter while you are gone. Using a pump will also ensure that your baby always gets mom’s milk, even while you are away at feeding times.
Storing breast milk is easy. For the best results, store fresh milk in glass bottles that have a good seal in the refrigerator as soon as you finish pumping it. You should always use sterilized bottles for fresh and warm milk.
When you start feeding your baby solid food you need to start light. You should start feeding your baby a cereal that is mixed with breast milk to start with. Table food will come at the age of five to six months and should only be foods like mashed potatoes or mashed sweet potatoes.
Once your baby is old enough to eat a bit more solid food, you should get a kitchenaid food processor. Making your own baby food is less expensive and is better for your baby. You can put anything you would like to process for your baby into a processor and have instant baby food.
