Does your child eat certain foods one day and refuse to eat them the next? Many parents often worry about this and ask me why it is happening. Young children are learning to eat; they are figuring out what they like and don't like in terms of taste, texture, touch and smell. Take time… Continue reading Why won’t my little one eat?
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Help with sore nipples
Sore nipples is one of the most common reasons breastfeeding parents stop breastfeeding. However breastfeeding is not meant to hurt. There may be some nipple tenderness in the first week after birth but this should get better each day. Breastfeeding should not be painful when your baby is positioned and latched properly. If you have… Continue reading Help with sore nipples
Feeding your child
One of the questions that a client asked during a Healthy Eating Series program was: What should I do when my child does not eat everything on his plate? This is a very good question and believe it or not, many clients have asked this same question. So what do you do? Some of us… Continue reading Feeding your child
Do I have enough breast milk to feed my baby?
Almost all breastfeeding parents go through a period when they think they don't have enough breast milk. Sometimes parents worry about this soon after the birth of their baby. Other times even after breastfeeding is well established. The most common reason for stopping breastfeeding is when parents feel they don’t have enough breast milk. The… Continue reading Do I have enough breast milk to feed my baby?
Happy World Breastfeeding Week!
In Canada, Breastfeeding Week is celebrated annually on October 1-7th to promote the importance of breastfeeding. The slogan this year is Breastfeeding: Foundation of Life. Breastfeeding provides the foundation for good health for mothers and babies. Here's how: Helping the Environment No waste No utilities required No emissions from transport trucks Sustainable Natural source of… Continue reading Happy World Breastfeeding Week!
Breastfeeding: Signs that your baby is swallowing breast milk effectively
As a nurse, many parents express concerns like "My baby seems to be sucking at the breast but I am not sure if he is actually drinking my breast milk". Often clients show up at the breastfeeding clinic asking for advice about what a good breastfeeding looks like. A good breastfeeding can look very different… Continue reading Breastfeeding: Signs that your baby is swallowing breast milk effectively
Am I feeding my young child enough?
Many parents often ask me if they are feeding their young children the right amount of food. They also have concerns about how their children are growing, often comparing their children to those around them. Children's growth patterns are different, children of the same age will vary in height and weight, and grow at different… Continue reading Am I feeding my young child enough?
Is your child a picky eater, or a learning eater?
Does your child enjoy certain foods one day and refuse to eat them the next? Children can be hard to predict when it comes to food and eating, which is a concern I hear from many parents. Young children are learning to eat; they are developing their own food preferences. It is important for parents… Continue reading Is your child a picky eater, or a learning eater?
Get off to a good start!
Are you pregnant and planning to breastfeed your baby? Here are some tips to help you get off to a good start when feeding your baby. Breastfeed your baby immediately after birth. Your baby is awake and ready to learn to breastfeed during this time. Breastfeeding early will help you make more breast milk. Having your… Continue reading Get off to a good start!
Happy World Breastfeeding Week!
Did you know October 1-7th is breastfeeding week in Canada? To celebrate, Toronto Public Health is launching a new campaign "Breastfeeding: A way to Care for Our Future." This campaign reminds us that breastfeeding is one way to care for ourselves and the world we live in by improving the health and well-being of parents… Continue reading Happy World Breastfeeding Week!