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until six months as we settle into summer, it can be tempting to give
your baby
a sip of cold water. but, did you know that babies younger than six months do not need anything but breast milk or formula, and giving them water can actually be dangerous for them? ?a baby?s stomach is very small, and everything that goes into it, should have value,? says lindsy cordell, rn, ibclc, lactation consultant with stork br. ?why give water when you can give breast milk or formula that will hydrate, quench thirst and provide nutrients?? so, when it?s time to keep them hydrated, we encourage you to give them breast milk or their formula. woman?s offers postpartum support resources bringing home your baby is a joyful experience, but for up to one in five new mothers, the experience includes postpartum depression. many more, perhaps up to 80 percent, feel ?baby blues.? woman?s hospital offers 24/7 assistance to help new moms cope with mixed emotions after childbirth, including access to social workers. woman?s also sponsors the mom2mom support group, which offers education and support for moms. it?s important for all moms to know that they are not alone. ? womans.org/supportformoms no sleeping in car seats or strollers? when baby falls asleep in the car seat after a drive, it can be tempting to avoid nap-transfer roulette by allowing baby to finish napping while in the seat. new research published by the american academy of pediatrics finds that this is by far a riskier move. using car safety seats for sleep in non-traveling contexts pose a threat of infant death. your best bet?take the gamble and move your little one into the crib or a pack-n-play for better sleep and safety. baby and toddler j u l y 2 0 1 9 | b r p a r e n t s . c o m 1 7
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