Pregnancy, Parenting and Beyond

I have a few Feeding Schedules that I can share.... It is from some of the other members who shared this info with me when my DS was arnd that age. Most often at 6mnths ... u wud follow On Demand feeding. Do scrap or email me your current feeding schedule and I can offer u specific answer. These are schedules for 9 to 13mnth babies. 9months 6 a.m - 4 ounce formula 9 a.m- rice cereal/applesauce 11 a.m nap (4 ounce formula b4 nap) 12 p.m. snacks ,finger foods 2p.m. lunch Vegetable mashed and 4 ounce formula b4 nap 4:30 juice or yogurt on her preference 6:30 Thin arrowroot biscuit dipped in milk 8:30 Dinner rice cereal/fruits/veggie/khichdi 5 ounce before she goes to bed. 10months wake up - 7/8 AM - 4 ounces milk Breakfast - 9/10AM - Oats/cheerios with milk n a fruit Lunch - 12/1PM - boiled veggies wit Quinoa/Couscous/Ragi/Rava/egg Milk - 3/4PM - 4/5 ounces Snack - 5/6PM Fruits/Bread toasted with ghee/finger food/egg Dinner - 8/9 PM boiled veggies with Quinoa/Couscous/Ragi/Rava o...

One could start using a high chair/booster seat from the time u start solids at around 4-5mnths and use it all the way until your LO in into the toddler/pre-school years. I personally have this one:  http://www.walmart.com/ip/The-First-Years-Reclining-Feeding-Seat/14254250?findingMethod=rr Available in colors. Main features are:  Safe and durable feeding seat Adjustable height helps the seat fit most tables. I kept it reclining until he was 10mnths, helps in feeding younger infants. By age 1, he was fine with sitting upright. When DS turned approx 16-18mnths, I placed this on the floor - we eat on the sofa on most days. Since its on the floor he can sit by himself, and goes there for all meals and drinks Removable, dishwasher-safe tray makes clean up a breeze.  Full-sized pad is soft, reversible, and machine-washable. Best feature. Features an 123 tray mat, which is easy to clean. DS loves to count the animals on the mat. BPA-free plastic Reversible, washable s...

This journey could prove quite challenging if you are not fully prepared. Have a List of Items: Cabin Bag/Diaper Bag (most airlines allow one Cabin bag + shoulder bag as diaper bag) Changing Pad Diapers - Wipes - Desitin(diaper rash cream) Bottles - Bowls - spoon - bib - get paper towels from the airplane You can carry water in sippy cups or your own water bottle (its allowed) package/sealed bottled water is not allowed through security Sealed jars/boxes of Gerber(or any other) foods are allowed - these stay good for upto24hours once opened. formula and scoop. Milk - Whole milk available on flight. Ask for it. They could warm it up too. You may carry single serve packs of milk too. do not over-load. toys - to keep baby busy carry a blanket or two of your own. a set of extra clothing for baby and yourself Keep it light... don't over load on items. In India Formula/Milk substitute - Lactogen Cereal - Easum (rice+dal) can be started at 4-6months and given right upt...

To boost your supply of breast milk Soak methi seeds overnight, drink the water & eat some seeds if possible You also get Methi seeds supplements/tabs at the store Soup of masoor/red dal(lentils) Papaya sabzi - prepare it like lauki/doodhi sabzi , Sabudana Roasted zeera oatmeal There is no food which can increase the milk production initially it is low it increase slowly Weting diapers 8-10 times and poop 4-5 times then milk supply is okay wrap hot water towel around your breast for 10 mins before nursing or pumping. You will see milk flow. Very good info on BF http://www.nbci.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=5&Itemid=17 http://www.kellymom.com/ onion, brocooli and cabbage are gassy items so they will create problem for the baby that why my pediatrician told me to control. i have never seen her crying for gas..but also give burp always. chocolate and coffee is also no.... is caffine so..baby wont sleepi used to drink milk, ...

Benefits of Breast-feeding: >For baby: > Builds a strong immune system. Protects against allergies, ear infections and illnesses during the first year. > B-milk is easy to digest, rarely causes constipation and is filled with nutrients. > B-milk is the prefect food, it changes in consistency based on the baby's needs. The first flow is called Colostrum, which is thick and full of nutrients. > B-milk is naturally formulated for a baby's diet and promotes normal weight gain. >For Mom: > B-feeding causes the uterus to contract and return to its pre-pregnancy size more quickly. > B-feeding can reduce stress levels and help you feel happier. > B-feeding heals your body and builds up your immune system. http://www.promom.org/101/ Problems faced during Breast Feeding: > Stimulate your breasts before feeding sessions - massage the breasts. > After baby is done feeding - use a pump to empty out the breast - that way more milk will be produced. > S...

Benefits of Breast-feeding: >For baby: > Builds a strong immune system. Protects against allergies, ear infections and illnesses during the first year. > B-milk is easy to digest, rarely causes constipation and is filled with nutrients. > B-milk is the prefect food, it changes in consistency based on the baby's needs. The first flow is called Colostrum, which is thick and full of nutrients. > B-milk is naturally formulated for a baby's diet and promotes normal weight gain. >For Mom: > B-feeding causes the uterus to contract and return to its pre-pregnancy size more quickly. > B-feeding can reduce stress levels and help you feel happier. > B-feeding heals your body and builds up your immune system. http://www.promom.org/101/ Problems faced during Breast Feeding: > Stimulate your breasts before feeding sessions - massage the breasts. > After baby is done feeding - use a pump to empty out the breast - that way more milk will be produced. > S...