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Welcome to #TheDreamFeed by Gerber
Explore #TheDreamFeed when you and your little one(s) are up for another late night.
Find the latest sleep tips & resources curated by experts and parents alike.
Let our 24/7 MyGerber Baby Experts keep you company for your next 2am shift.
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Working & Breastfeeding
- Prepare your workplace: talk with your supervisor and human resources department about your plans to breastfeed when you return to work.
- Plan ahead: get comfortable with your pump and make sure you have enough room in your freezer before you go back to work.
Paced Bottle Feeding
- Paced bottle feeding is a method of bottle feeding that allows your baby to be more in control of the feeding pace.
- This method encourages baby to eat more slowly and take breaks which can help prevent overfeeding and is often recommended by lactation consultants.
Cow's Milk Protein Allergy
- The most common symptoms of cow’s milk protein allergy include atopic dermatitis (sometimes called eczema) or digestive problems such as vomiting or diarrhea.
- If the doctor thinks your baby has cow’s milk protein allergy, they might advise you to cut out all foods containing cow’s milk from your diet.
5 Steps for Baby-Led Feeding
- Serve finger foods for baby: Offer small amounts of healthy food in soft, easy-to-pick up chunks, appropriate to your baby's stage.
- Spoon-fed purees: think of nutritious combinations and remember to follow baby’s lead and respect his hunger and fullness cues.
Introducing a Bottle
- Use bottle nipples that mimic the breast experience. Some bottle nipple shapes and flow rates may create a similar flow and mouth positioning to that of a breast.
- Breastfeed first. Offer half of a typical breastfeeding session first, then offer 1 to 2 oz. of expressed breastmilk in the bottle.
Nutrition for Babies: Food Allergies
- If your baby has a severe allergy or more than one food allergy, his doctor may ask you to avoid giving him other foods that are known to cause most food allergies.
- Common allergies include milk, eggs, soy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish and sesame
Symptoms of Colic in Breastfed Babies
- Differences in the types and amounts of bacteria in your baby's gut might be important indicator as to whether or not she develops colic.
- Babies with colic tend to have less of a particular type of lactobacilli bacteria in their gut.
Solutions for Colic
- Signs of colic can include excessive crying, gas, bloating, cramps, clenched hands, red face, and legs drawn to their chest.
- Stuff that may help: stick with swaddling, side-to-Side rocking, shhhh, swing, suck. Try tricks like walking, white noise and Comforting Probiotics (L. reuteri).
FAQ's About Teething
- Teething generally starts around 4-7 months, but discomfort from teething could start as early as 3 months.
- Most babies will develop teeth between 6-12 months and have all of their baby teeth by 3 years.
Your Sitter's Incredible Growth
- Wash your hands and massage their gums with one of your fingers.
- Let them chew on a cold teething ring. Be sure it's a hard, safe material.
Tips For Better Sleep
- Take a catnap: Napping when baby naps is a great way to make sure that you’re getting at least a couple of hours throughout the day
- Practice good sleep hygiene: no caffeine before bed, limit screen time and darken your room.
Surviving Sleep Regression
- Sticking as much as you possibly can to a sleep routine will be helpful in all stages of development. If that schedule is interrupted by an unpredictable factor (like sickness or travel) just try to get back to it as soon as you can.
Co-Sleeping 101
Tips for great co-sleeping include:
- Make a separate baby zone
- Consider some visual separation (like a curtain or room divider)
- Avoid harsh lighting
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