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May 15, 2002



		Dear Ms. Silva, Hi. I have a million questions, but here's just one to start. I've been following the advice of most everyone not to introduce cow's milk until one year (my daughter is nine months). What confuses me is that people (including doctors) often refer to giving yogurt to babies before one year. Is there something in yogurt that makes it not have the same allergenic effect as regular milk? Dear No Cows in Brooklyn, You're right. This is confusing advice. The short answer is no, yogurt does not contain anything that would make it have a different allergenic effect than milk. The infant who is destined to develop a milk allergy will also will do so if... See Full Reply

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		Breastfeeding: Getting Started It may take time for you and your baby to get the hang of breastfeeding, but don't get discouraged. Here is some handy information that will help. more

		Formula Feeding: Myths & Truths Have you heard that babies should be given warm formula to prevent colic? In truth, there is no evidence that the temperature of the formula makes the slightest difference. Learn more about common formula-feeding myths here. more

		Feeding Supplies: Being Prepared Be sure to stock up on bottles, sippy cups, and spoons, since they always seem to end up dirty in the dishwasher or misplaced. For a helpful list of what you'll need when it comes to feeding your infant, read on... more

As every new parent quickly learns, feeding your baby can consume (if you'll excuse the pun) much of your day. However, just what your infant needs and when he should be fed can be a little tricky to figure out. That's where the experts at drSpock.com come in. Our articles address everything from breastfeeding tips to the different types of formula, providing the advice you need to master the ins and outs of nourishing your little one.

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	AUTHOR: animalfarm SUBJECT: Refuses Solids DATE: January 14, 2002
My 6 month old has been on solids for about 6 weeks or so. She was doing well, eating cereal in the morning, fruit or veggie around lunchtime, and cereal again in the evening. About 2 weeks ago, it seemed that she finally "got it"--realized that this stuff was good, and was asking for seconds. However, over the last 4 days, her enthusiasm and desire for solids has diminished. Yesterday was the worst--she just would not eat anything...not even bananas, which she loves. Has anyone else experienced this? Is it normal for a baby to go through this, like a phase, maybe? Any thoughts and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! join the discussion

THIS WEEK'S TIP

If you're breastfeeding and one breast is more sore than the other, allow your baby to nurse on the less painful side first. He will tend to suck less vigorously when he gets around to the second breast.

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