Articles and Advice: Your Baby 0-6 Months
Month-by-Month: Your Baby’s First Year
We’ve created this guide to help you keep up with the enormous changes your newborn baby will be going through in the first months of childhood development. Use the Baby’s First Year section to learn about the stages of baby development, as well as what may be happening to your body after childbirth.
Read moreDiaper Decoder
Who knew baby poop could be so shocking? With so many different colours and consistencies, you might be wondering what’s normal and what’s not.
Read moreBreastfeeding Your Baby / Eating For Two
Breastfeeding is by far the best and most natural way to feed your baby. Aside from promoting maternal infant bonding, breast milk offers many other advantages; these include protection against intestinal, ear and other infections. In addition, breast milk is made up of easily digestible protein, fat and iron which your child's intestines can easily absorb.
Read moreAbbott Supports Breastfeeding
Statement about how Abbott Nutrition supports breastfeeding as the optimal method of providing baby nutrition.
Read moreFirst Hours of Breastfeeding
You begin experiencing the magic of motherhood the moment your baby is born. Immediately after giving birth, ask that your baby be placed on your stomach – skin against skin. This will let you and your newborn adapt and stay warm.
Read moreSupplementing Breastfeeding
Parents may have many reasons to choose to supplement breastfeeding with baby formula and bottle feeding.
Read moreIntroducing Baby Formula
You have chosen to introduce your baby to bottle feeding but, as parents, want to be sure you are providing excellent baby nutrition. Similac Advance with omega-3 and omega-6 is our most advanced infant formula, closer than ever to breast milk.
Read moreWeaning baby off breast milk and introducing baby formula
Like all stages in child development, – and motherhood – weaning age varies from one baby to another. Whether it’s the mother or child who begins the process, various factors affect weaning: the child’s age and temperament, the mother’s feelings and the approach used.
Read moreWhat Form of Baby Formula Should I Use?
Parents can find Similac baby formulas sold in 3 forms: Concentrated liquid, Powder, Ready-to-Use.
Read moreHow to Prepare Baby Formula
General Information. 1. Wash your hands before preparing the baby formula.
Read moreSterilization and Types of Water
Water used in the feeding of infants, in the preparation of infant formulas or other infant foods, or for drinking, must be safe (i.e. clean and free of microbiological and chemical contamination).
Read moreWarming the Milk
There is no nutritional reason to heat milk, but most babies prefer it lukewarm, the same as from the breast milk. But if your child doesn’t like cold milk, you can continue warming it up.
Read moreWhen should I feed my baby?
Whether breastfeeding or bottle feeding, be sure to feed your baby on demand and not according to the clock.
Read moreHow Much Should I Feed My Baby?
Parents may not always know about how much to feed their baby, since the amount of milk consumed varies widely from one baby to the next and from one day to another. At first your newborn baby will drink a small amount because his stomach is still very small. The amount will increase gradually.
Read moreYour Baby's Sleep Patterns
Most parents want to know "How much should my baby sleep?" Or, "Is it okay for my baby to sleep so much?. . . so little?"
Read moreSleeping Problems in Babies
Sleep problems are among the most common concerns that parents express about their young ones. Needless to say, they can cause a lot of stress in the family.
Read moreCrying
Soothing your baby is such a rewarding part of parenthood. Babies cry an average of 2½ to 3 hours a day during the first 7 weeks. The following sections explain more about this tearful "baby talk."
Read moreSibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry is a natural way for older kids to express their feelings about a newborn baby brother or sister. A challenging situation for parents, they may act out or express feelings of dislike for their new sibling, because they are unsure of their new status as "big brother" or "big sister."
Read moreEmergency First Aid
Every parent or child care provider needs to know what to do if a baby may have been poisoned.
Read moreVaccinations
Vaccinations are an important part of your baby’s early health care. Your baby should be immunized to protect her from serious childhood diseases. The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends that parents follow a specific schedule of vaccines to be given throughout childhood.
Read moreJaundice
Though parents may initially be alarmed, jaundice is a common and usually harmless condition in newborn infants. The word jaundice comes from a French word meaning "yellow." It describes the yellowish appearance of the whites of the eyes and skin of many newborn babies.
Read moreBathing Your Baby
Baths can be fun, but the first few will be learning experiences for both you and your baby.
Read moreUmbilical Cord Care
Until the umbilical stump has fallen off and the circumcision site (if one was done) is fully healed, health care providers recommend that you only give a sponge-bath.
Read moreCleaning Babies' Genital Area
Proper baby care includes cleaning your baby's genitals. Use a soft, clean cloth and lukewarm water. For girls, be sure to wash the area from front to back, being careful to gently clean between the folds of skin. Talk about it with your baby health care provider.
Read moreThrush
Thrush is an infection caused by a fungus called Candida (CAN-dee-dah). Thrush begins as tiny flat white spots in the mouth. Talk about it with your baby health care provider.
Read moreEar Infections
Ear infection (otitis media) is common in babies and children. Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear. Fluid may collect in the middle ear space and push against the eardrum, causing pain. Talk about it with your baby health care provider.
Read moreVomiting
It is important that parents know the difference between vomiting and spit-up. The word "vomit" refers to the stomach contents being ejected through the mouth with force. It usually is a cause of great distress for the baby and parents. When vomiting occurs, it usually involves more than just a few mouthfuls. If you are concerned about your baby’s vomiting, contact your baby health care provider.
Read moreBaby's Bowel Movements (What parents should know)
Babies' bowel movements or stools vary considerably in color, consistency and frequency. What is normal for your baby may not be normal for someone else's. Talk about it with your baby health care provider.
Read moreDiaper Rash
Occasionally, diaper rash is caused by a yeast infection and needs special treatment. Usually, though, it is caused by direct contact with wet or soiled diapers. If you are concerned about your baby’s diaper rash, contact your baby health care provider.
Read moreTeething
In normal child development, babies generally get their first tooth—usually a lower middle one—anytime between the ages of 4 and 7 months. But don't worry if your baby doesn't show any teeth during this period. Once your baby begins teething, the gums around the new teeth will be swollen and tender. Teething may occasionally cause mild irritability. If you are concerned about your baby’s teething, contact your baby health care provider.
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Similac Advance Step 1 with Omega-3 and Omega-6
With Similac Advance enriched with Omega-3 (DHA) and Omega-6 (ARA), you can feel confident that you're providing a formula scientifically designed to support the healthy development of your little one, so you can enjoy the journey of life together.
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