Do you know how I ended up feeding my baby? I nestled him against my body and ran my finger over his eyelashes. I studied the movement of his squishy cheeks and wrinkled nose. I took mental snapshots of his fingers and toes, knowing they would be bigger than mine in no time at all. I caressed the top of his head with my hand. I watched as he closed his eyes in peace when I gave him a bottle.
Read MoreThere are several alternatives to cow milk - including coconut, goat, almond, oat, flax, pea, and other nut or plant-based milk. For toddlers, it’s important to offer milk that is a good source of protein and plenty of healthy fats, as well as important vitamins and minerals like Vitamin D, calcium, potassium, and iron. Most kinds of milk are fortified with vitamins and minerals…
Read MoreMost babies need between 24-32 ounces during their first year. With the increase in dairy and soy allergies or intolerances, many moms are now turning to alternative formulas, which are more expensive. Containers of baby formula come in all different sizes, but most make between 90-150 fluid ounces of prepared formula. Here are the costs of baby formula per ounce, day, and month:
Read MoreIf you are looking for a healthy alternative - without scouring health food stores for ingredients like acerola powder, cod liver oil, yeast flakes and/or using raw, unpasteurized milk - this formula recipe may be right for you. It is not in a processed, ready-to-mix powder form, but it also does not call for raw, unpasteurized milk…
Read MoreThe first time I found myself staring at rows of formula in the grocery store, I was completely overwhelmed and stood there reading labels and doing google searches for an hour - time which moms just do not have, especially with a new baby…
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