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Parenting Tips

Feeding Schedule With Solids and Formula: Bottle Guide

Balancing bottles and solid foods does not require a strict timetable. A feeding schedule with solids and formula should gradually add meals around your baby’s usual milk feeds. Breastmilk or infant formula remains your baby’s primary source of nutrition throughout the first year, while solid foods provide additional nutrients and help build eating skills. Most […]

4 Aug 2026

14 min read

Parenting Tips
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What to Eat When Breastfeeding

If you’re breastfeeding, you’ll want to ensure you’re consuming the proper nutrients to keep both you and your baby healthy. While there isn’t a set diet you need to follow, it is important to eat a balanced diet. Be sure to talk to your doctor or health care provider if you have specific questions about your […]

7 Aug 2019

2 min read

Parenting Tips
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Essential Baby Travel Gear for a Summer Road Trip

With summertime comes family trips and, if this will be your first time traveling with a baby, you’ll definitely want to be prepared for the exciting journey ahead! Whether you’ll be taking a short trip or a long one, having some essential baby travel gear will make the entire experience less stressful and a whole […]

5 Aug 2019

3 min read

Kid Friendly Meals

Cool Playdate Idea: Host an Ice Cream Social!

Nothing says summer like a frozen treat on a sweltering hot day. July is officially National Ice Cream Month, and what better way to capture that sweet summer feeling than hosting an ice cream social? A party or play date with ice cream as its theme is about as cool as it gets for young […]

23 Jul 2019

3 min read

Kid Friendly Meals

Hawaiian Sausage Kid-bobs Kebab Recipe

Hey Munchkin blog readers (and those visiting from our feed); @lunchesandlittles here again to share another recipe with you all, and this one is sooo easy, not to mention great for summertime. Now, when it comes to summer, the grill may just be your best friend! No, but seriously- cooking your meals up on a […]

12 Jul 2019

6 min read

Parenting Tips

The Best Gear for Family Picnics

I am a mom who believes in exploring the world with my kids. We love traveling as a family all over the United States. Once a year my husband and I take our kids on a big international family trip to explore new cultures and make memories. Let me tell you a playbook we’ve stolen […]

31 May 2019

3 min read

Parenting Tips

4 Useful Supplements to Increase Breast Milk Supply

My patients often ask me about the efficacy and safety of the supplements that claim to increase your milk supply. Do they really work? If you’re struggling with milk supply issues, the first step is to evaluate simple factors including latch evaluation, oral examination of the infant, frequency of feeding or pumping and thoroughness of […]

29 May 2019

5 min read

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