2022
December
07,
2022
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10:04 AM
America/Chicago
By Jean YaegerFinding infant formula on store shelves can still be tricky if you’re shopping for specialized types made for premature infants or babies with digestive complications.Nutritional experts at Cook Children’s say some patient families are …
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August
11,
2022
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12:22 PM
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By Diane Arnaout, M.D., Cook Children’s Medical Advisor for Digital HealthAugust is National Breastfeeding Month.And as much as I hate the word “journey,” allow me to tell you about my breastfeeding journey.I figure there’s a lot of curiosity out …
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May
26,
2022
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17:56 PM
America/Chicago
As the formula shortage continues, some families are still having difficulty locating specific infant formulas at local stores. The recall in February from Abbott Nutrition has placed extra pressure on the supply chain and some stores are …
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May
09,
2022
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14:07 PM
America/Chicago
The formula shortage is hitting home for many families. On Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics shared advice for parents and said parents should talk to their pediatricians.A recall in February from Abbott Nutrition has placed extra pressure …
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2021
March
18,
2021
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08:55 AM
America/Chicago
By Michelle Bailey, M.D.I encourage breastfeeding when possible, but FED is BEST. If breastfeeding isn’t working out for mom or baby, we have plenty of other options with formulas. There are so many types of formulas that the process of …
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2020
February
14,
2020
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14:00 PM
America/Chicago
Desperation or neglect, whatever the reason the story is devastating.
In the wake a baby is dead and her mom has been charged with her murder. In addition, the baby’s dad has been charged with aggravated battery and cruelty to a child for …
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2018
February
20,
2018
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14:57 PM
America/Chicago
As if there weren’t enough choices for formula in the newborn period…now we have to decide if our toddler needs formula too?
Most pediatricians recommend breastfeeding as the primary source of fluid intake for up to one year of age …
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2016
March
23,
2016
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10:01 AM
America/Chicago
Goat's milk is not a healthy alternative to formula (preferably cow's milk, followed by soy-based) for your baby.
Here are 4 reasons goat's milk is dangerous and could even be deadly:
It is usually not pasteurized which …
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2015
January
13,
2015
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12:49 PM
America/Chicago
Breastfeeding is a great thing for babies and for moms.
The numerous health benefits of breastfeeding cannot be denied. Some of them might be overstated at times but, all in all, I believe that breastfeeding is best.
I know there are times …
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