A Look Into Newborn Nutrition

A newborn in the home can be very exciting and challenging at the same time. While your life is changing every day with the baby around and it will take you weeks until you get into a good rhythm with your infant as far as feeding and sleeping patterns are concerned. Newborn nutrition is crucial to building a foundation for a strong and healthy child to grow.

Every newborn will either be placed on a diet that consists of breast milk or formulas. This is the extent of their main food source for months so be sure which one of those you choose will be something you can easily keep up with. Many mothers prefer to attempt to breast feed their newborns before they decide to give them formulas. This is just because the experts have proven time and again that breast milk is the most beneficial for the newborn to achieve all the vitamins and nutrients they will need. The only reason some mothers do not breast feed is based upon the fact that it is a very time consuming process and you must always plan ahead and have plenty of breast milk around for the newborn to consume which could be quite a lot considering all newborns must eat every few hours. For working moms this is just too much of a distraction and other mother simply do not feel comfortable breast feeding their babies.

Some newborns must be on a specific type of formula which may be soy based if they experience any form of digestion difficulties while feeding on the regular types of formula. To change these once you notice your child is either crying an awful lot or they generally seem to be uncomfortable all day, you simply call the family doctor and advise them of the newborn’s symptoms and they will suggest some other forms of formula to try to put them more at ease. You do not want your newborn to be stuck with a formula that does not agree with them as they will not eat as much as they will need to and then you will end up with a tiny baby and you want your newborn to grow and be content at all times. Some mothers place a small bit of cereal such as rice cereal or oatmeal cereal in their newborn’s bottles to help keep them full and to also help thicken their formulas and breast milk to help them swallow it slower and not choke on it.

Once the newborn has begun to feed well every few hours they will get on a regular schedule that they feel comfortable with. All newborns should have a large feeding just before they are put down to sleep at night and they will sleep longer on a full tummy. Also many mothers have found it be very beneficial to feed the newborns just after a long bath to really provide the best in relaxation for the newborn to fall fast asleep.

What Not To Put On Your Baby Registry

Getting everything ready for when the big day comes is so exciting. You have so many things to worry about, getting your baby registry together is the fun part! While you may be anxious, there are several things not to put on your baby registry.

The first item is trinkets. These are those sentimental items that you see such as a plate that you can place the baby's hand prints inside as a keepsake forever. While it may be the most adorable thing you have ever seen, it is not exactly something you cannot buy for yourself. Instead, choose items that you will need for the baby now to make your life easier when he or she comes. Small keepsake items can be bought anytime through the baby's first year of life. It is also a better idea to search for items you may need help paying for to place on the registry. If you have plenty of friends and family members coming to your baby shower, or that just want to buy some things for the baby, allow them to do it and name all of the items you know you need right off the bat.

Diapers and formula. While these may be no brainers, believe it or not many new moms do this. They put these two items on their registries and coming from experience, if you will be having a baby shower you will leave with diapers. Diapers are also something that you can get on sale and with coupons and you may desire a certain brand once the baby is born as well. Use coupons each week and get your own, and the same theory applies to formula. Formula can be changed every week if your baby has an issue with theirs. The pediatrician also generally gives you a certain type of formula to put them on, as well as modifications if necessary. Some pediatricians even give you free samples of formula so you get started also. If your baby has any allergic reactions to it, they instantly change the formula brand and then you would be stuck with loads of a brand you simply cannot use and most stores will not return it either.

Boy or girl specific items. Even though you may think you know the sex is of the baby, there have been miscalls and millions of women out there still prefer not to know. If you are one of them, then ensure you are putting colors such as yellow, greens, whites, creams and other various unisex shades that can be fitting for a boy or a girl. This is great not only to prevent getting styles you cannot use later on, but you can use them over again should you have another baby or give them to a friend that may need them!