Hey ya'll...Just wanted to share with you what I received at Target last week. It's their Target Baby Welcome Tote Bag! Make sure you go to your Target store (with a copy of your baby registry created through Target) to pick this up...it's filled with great samples, information, and coupons! You can create your registry online or at a Target store. Oh yeah, and the tote bag is free :o) Hope you all enjoy! *****As of May 16, 2011 they are still advertising this on the Target website so they're still available. The bag looks different but it's still cute!! Go get one today!!!***** THANKS! *The companies mentioned in this video are NOT paying me. I am not affiliated with any of the companies discussed in this video. Thank you.*
Monday, December 26, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
What is the Amount of Calcium in Whole Milk
Milk has been termed by many health specialists as one of the most healthful sources of calcium. However, many people are ready to argue this point considering milk coming from animal sources with fat content and possibly some impurities as well.
What they don't know is the amount of calcium in whole milk and the amount that actually gets absorbed by the blood stream is more than the amount provided by any other source. 1 cup of whole milk provides up to 400 mg of calcium. In addition to calcium, milk also contains many other enzymes, amino acids and nutrients that help in its proper digestion and consequently help in maximum calcium absorption.
Amount of calcium in whole milk as well as skim milk is enough to fulfill a day's needs if taken twice a day. Similarly, other dairy products like yoghurt, cream and ice cream are equally effective and most of us are used to eating these foods on a regular basis.
Who doesn't like pizza nowadays? A lot of cheese is consumed along with vegetables, chicken, beef and other stuff. It has been found to be a healthful source of calcium because of the cheese content and cheese is made from milk. Amount of calcium in whole milk is therefore beneficial in every way, whether it's fresh or used as a dairy product such as cheese.
Of course exceptions are always there. Some people are allergic to milk and other dairy products. They find it difficult to digest and end up developing some infections. Soy milk can be used by these people as an alternative. Soy milk not only contains adequate calcium but also many other minerals and vitamins. Elderly people are strongly advised to increase their daily liquid intake in the form of soy beverages, plain water and fruit juices.
Amount of calcium in whole milk is also utilized in manufacturing various toothpastes and supplement products. We all know that calcium is good for our bones and teeth, and therefore when we see an advertisement that tells us that a certain product provides an excellent source of calcium found in milk, we immediately want to buy it.
For promoting bone and muscle health, doctors recommend not only drinking milk on a regular basis but also consuming good-quality calcium supplements. These products are now easily available on the market. Calcium carbonate, coral calcium, calcium phosphate and calcium citrate are mostly used as calcium sources in these supplements.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Milk Allergies Not To Be Confused With Lactose Intolerance
Infant milk allergies are caused by proteins found in cow's milk and not breast milk of the mother. Women whose infants suffer from this allergy should limit their own milk intake since the milk protein is passed to the baby via breast milk.
This allergy must not be confused with lactose intolerance which is an adverse reaction to milk sugar present in sheep, goat and cow's milk. Many adults suffer from it.
Infants with a cow's milk allergy may show symptoms similar to some other food type allergies. If they are under 4 months and are fed formula, it may be their only food source.
Two types of allergic reactions occur - delayed and immediate. Immediate reactions will occur practically straight away after a feeding and delayed reactions can occur 3 or 4 weeks after the first feeding. Symptoms may present anywhere from day 1 to six weeks.
Allergies to formula can occur and because of the large numbers of children with cow's milk allergies, manufacturers have developed hypoallergenic formulations that meet FDA standards for minimum infant nutrition requirements.
Some infant formulas are soy based and contain additives because soy milk is naturally deficient in some fatty acids and amino acids that are essential for the proper development of a baby's neurological system.
Milk allergies develop because a baby's immune system erroneously treats milk protein as dangerous and wants to eliminate it and can result in the baby crying, feeling fussy and irritable, developing rash, vomiting, upset stomach and diarrhea and look like colic.
Milk allergies don't disappear as children grow older - symptoms change and older children will develop symptoms other than gastrointestinal reactions.
A doctor should be consulted for this allergy. Doctors will perform a physical examination and try to determine the existence of a family history of milk allergies. Changing to a hypoallergenic formula often solves the problem and costly tests are only necessary if the situation persists.
Once the infant has been put on a hypoallergenic formula diet for approximately 1 to 2 weeks, the doctor may ask that the baby be fed a few ounces of normal milk to see what reaction it will have. If the formula is suitable, the baby will stay on it for the first year. Mothers who breast feed must limit or refrain from consuming dairy products. Food manufacturers are required to clearly display, together with the ingredients of a product, if it contains any milk based additives (many food products contain milk based ingredients).
By working together, you and your doctor can identify a suitable alternative diet that will diminish the milk allergy and make life more comfortable for your infant.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Human Milk Fortifiers (HMF) And How to Feed a Newborn
Human milk fortifiers are milk supplements and not actually meant to substitute for the breast milk itself. They are meant for gradual inclusion to the child's nutrition as it grows older and start having the need to advance in feeding. These fortifiers should as well have the basic and very important nutrient as the breast milk. So what are they?
Indications for use and characteristics
• Nutrient supplement designed to supply additional calories, protein, calcium, phosphorus, zinc and other vitamins and minerals to premature breastmilk.
• Designed for infants less than 34 weeks gestation or those less than 1500g at birth once feeding has reached at least 75% full volume feeding with expressed breast milk.
• Enfamil Human Milk Fortifier (HMF) is mixed to 24 calories per ounce by adding 1 packet (3.8g) to 25 cc expressed breast milk. Adding HMF to breast milk will increase the osmolality. Adding HMF to breast milk will increase the osmolality to greater than 350 mOsm/L, which may cause gastrointestinal disturbances or feeding intolerance.
• Similac Natural Care is a liquid fortifier that can be mixed in any desired proportion with breastmilk. (typically 1:1 with breast milk) or fed alternatively with breast milk feedings. Due to the reason that this fortifier is a liquid, adding it to breast milk is ideal if the mother's milk production is low. Similac Natural Care has an osmolality of 280 mOsm/L
How to feed a Newborn
Position- football hold, supported by pillow, mother's back and arm supported by pillow. Baby should be able to see mother's face in this position. Length of feeding- 10-15 minutes on each breast, longer amounts of time will lead to sore nipples, tired baby and frustration for mom and baby.
Number of daily feedings- the number of feedings required per day decrease throughout the first year.
First 2 months of Life: 7 feedings per day every 3 hours with night break in 6 hours (schedule: 6:00, 9:00, 12:0, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 24:00).
3-4 months of life: 6 feedings per day every 3.5 hours, with night break in 6.5 hours (schedule: 6:00, 9:30, 13:00, 16:30, 20:00, and 23:30).
5 months- 1 year: 5 feedings per day every 4 hours, with night break in 8 hours (schedule: 6:00, 10:00, 14:00, 18:00, and 22:00).
These are just examples on very good timing on breast feeding.
Method of estimation of daily volume of food
Volume of milk (in ml per day) is equal:
• 2-8 weeks: 1/5 of baby's weight (in grammes)
• 8weeks to 4 months: 1/6 of baby's weight (in grammes)
• 5-6 months: 1/7 of baby's weight (in grammes)
• 6 months to 1 year: 1L/day.
Daily volume of food must not be more than 1000ml!
Caloric method
• 1-3 months: 125kcal/kg/day
• 4-6 months: 120kcal/kg/day
• 7-9 months: 115kcal/kg/day
• 10-12 months: 110-105kcal/kg/day
1 liter of human milk has 700kcal.
Estimation of daily volume of food for child of the first 10 days of life
Formula by Finkelshtein:
Volume of milk (in ml per day) = days of life X 70; if the baby's birth weight was 3200g and less.
Volume of milk (in ml per day) = days of life X 80; if the baby's birth weight was 3300g and more.
Another formula suggests the estimation of the volume of needed breast milk of a newborn within this period as: 2% of baby's birth weight X n: where n is the number of days of baby's Life.
Friday, December 2, 2011
The Easiest Baby Feeding Schedule to Follow
New parents are always confused about what their baby feeding schedule should be. That makes sense, as you want to be able to take care of them properly. You want them to grow to be healthy, and the proper diet and nutrition is necessary for that. Of course, by getting your newborn on the right schedule, you will have a much easier time raising them. Not only will they sleep better throughout the night, they will have a much milder attitude. People will be amazed at how well behaved they are.
Obviously, for the first four months, the only thing that your baby will need will be breast milk or a milk based formula. You just need to feed them two to three times a day, and this should be in the morning and evening. By doing it at these times, you will be teaching their body when to get hungry. It will help them to get on a normal eating schedule of breakfast in the morning and dinner at night. This will also help them to fall asleep at night, allowing you to get the much needed rest you deserve.
After four months, the baby feeding schedule will shift a little bit. You can now start giving them solid food, as you will notice that they are now able to hold up their head and put their mouth around a spoon. There are plenty of baby formulas available for this stage, whether you want to go organic or not. Gerber and Enfamil are some of the more popular formula manufacturers, but there are plenty other options. There are constantly coupons for cheap deals on formula, so you should never have to spend more than for a couple months worth of food.
While you are feeding your baby formula, keep in mind that you should still be trying to keep them on the morning and evening schedule. This means that they do not need to be fed more than twice a day. You simply need to do this for the next 12-14 months, when your baby will start to have his second molars coming in. If it seems difficult to remember the time frames, consider getting a printable baby feeding schedule that you can carry with you.
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