Formula

The worldwide "Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative" is a great campaign — get the baby skin-to-skin with mom first thing after birth, leave them be for an hour to start nursing, and basically phase out the…

Government researchers tested 15 different brands of baby formula and found something really unusual: perchlorate (an ingredient used to make

"Breast is best!" Those are the words that have haunted my days and nights since the birth of my daughter nine weeks ago. Every time I see that catchy little saying written on a poster at the doctor's office or on a can of formula or on the freaking bumper of a car I'm…

Hi, I have a niece who just turned one and she will be weaned off formula and put on cow's milk soon. We have done a lot of research on the Internet and are very confused. I'm hoping maybe you can help. 1. Is organic milk truly healthier than conventional milk? 2. Due to the…

Posted by Miriam Axel-Lute Ah, breastfeeding and formula. It seems like forever since we’ve been able to talk… Read More »

It's a face-off.  Join the debate. Many of you, here on Shine and throughout the blogosphere, have voiced your opinions about breastfeeding, formula feeding, and being stigmatized for your choice.  We get two experts to join the debate, and face off on where they... Read More »

The munchkin's six months old now and she's been semi-successful with eating rice cereal. Now, the pediatrician wants to add strained fruits and veggies to the mix. The info sheet she gave me says three meals a day, and when she has her pincer grip down, to give her snacks in between. Now, what I... Read More »