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Burping Baby
Babies generally swallow some air as they are feeding, although breastfed babies tend to swallow less air than bottle fed babies. To minimize the amount swallowed by a bottle fed baby, try to always keep the nipple full of formula as you feed. Regardless of the method of feeding, an air bubble will probably accumulate and make your baby feel uncomfortable. To prevent that distress, you should burp him ay the conclusion of each feeding. You may also want to burp him at the midpoint of the feeding, to prevent the buildup of too large a bubble.
There are a number of commonly used positions for burping, and no one of them is the "right" one. You will eventually find the one that is most effective for your baby, although on some occasions you may have to run through the whole repertoire of burping positions until you get results. These positions generally have in common putting some slight pressure on the baby’s abdomen-by placing him against your shoulder so that he is facing backward; by sitting him up on your lap, resting his midsection on your forearm; or by laying him face down across your lap-and then gently rubbing or patting the middle of his back. Remember to protect the area beneath his mouth with a cloth because he is quite likely to bring up some milk with the gas bubble; this is usually only a small amount and does not indicate a feeing problem.
Some babies don’t accumulate a large bubble and aren’t made uncomfortable by one, so if your baby doesn’t burp after several minutes of concerted effort, there is no point in exhausting both of you in a marathon burping session. Simply put him face down in his crib as you would if he had burped; that prone position often brings up the bubble by itself. Of course, you want to spare your baby any discomfort that might result from an air bubble, but if your burping efforts aren’t successful, the worse that will happen is that your baby will noisily let you know when the bubble is making him uncomfortable, at which point you can simply pick him up and renew your burping efforts.
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Breastfeed or Bottle-feed Baby’s Diet
The decision to breastfeed or bottle-feed isn’t an easy one. There are many factors you must consider. Since you are going to be the one taking care of your baby, you must feel comfortable with the decision. Being pressured into one or the other feeding method only leads to discontent.
Perhaps the most important thing to remember is that, on the whole, babies do well whichever way you decide to feed them.
Bottle Feeding
Mothers have fed their babies formulas for years. In the past, evaporated milk was the main component of formula. Doctors would recommend various additions to it in an attempt to make the formula more complete.
Large companies now manufacture many different types of formula. They are continually improving their products, trying to make them closer to breast milk. There are also a number of special formulas available for babies with certain problems.
The formulas most babies drink use non-fat cow’s milk as their base and source of protein, many different sources of fat are used; soy, coconut, and corn are the most common. Various vitamins, minerals, and trace elements are also added. There is, unfortunately, no way to duplicate the antibodies found in breast milk.
Some formulas use soy protein in place of non-fat cow’s milk as the main source of protein. These formulas are for babies with a milk allergy or intolerance.
Babies with digestive problems or acute, severe diarrhea often need formulas that are very easy to digest and absorb. These formulas are casein as their proteins source. They are used for only a few days, until the baby can get over the diarrhea.
Selecting a Formula
All the milk based formulas currently available are similar in composition and nutrient value. There are small differences between them, but they are more similar than different. Despite this, some babies seem to do better on one milk based formula than on another. If your baby has gas, vomiting, or bowel problems, with one formula, switching to another may help.
Most formulas are available either with or without supplemental iron. This element is necessary to prevent anemia. Most babies have no problem with the supplemented formulas, and many doctors recommend them. The most common problem from the added iron is constipation. If your baby is constipated, you might temporarily try giving him formula without the extra iron.
Most babies do well on any milk based formula. Many hospitals give out samples of formula when you leave the hospital. Just because your baby was started on one formula, doesn’t mean he needs to continue on that brand.
Ready-to-Feed, Concentrate, or Powder?
Formulas come in three forms-ready-to-feed, concentrate, and powder. All three forms contain the same protein, fats, and other nutrients. Which you select is a matter of price and convenience. The most convenient, but the most expensive is the ready-to-feed in individual bottles or quart cans. The powder and concentrate are less expensive, but more of a hassle to use.
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