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BOTTLEFEEDING  

I became a mother in 2001. Like many others, I had the grand visions of breastfeeding, and doing everything "just right" for my child. I had just spent 9 full months making sure I avoided EVERYTHING that could even remotely be bad for me...

So? You went out to the barn and to your surprise, there are new kids. Mama isn't licking them, letting them nurse, or possibly trying to kill them. What do you do? Well, the first thing I have tried is holding the doe to let the kid get some colostrum.

If you are planning to bottle feed exclusively, you are going to need more than just the bottles!

Here is a list of several helpful products for a sick baby.

Have you ever gotten a look of contempt when you say you bottle feed your baby? Why are mothers being judged on their feeding choices?

You don't have to bottlefeed a kid to get them friendly-Try these tips!

It's amazing how a person so small requires so much! I've included lists of some of the items available today that have been parent and baby-tested to be the most helpful during the first year, as well as nursery decorating tips from a top baby bedding company.

A list of things you can do to speed healing and make yourself more comfortable after a cesarean section birth.

Here are a few useful supplies for breastfeeding mothers.

Even though breastfeeding is a completely natural way of feeding your baby, knowing how to do it properly is a learned skill and takes practice. How can you prepare for a successful nursing experience?

Many pregnant women plan to breastfeed their babies. So what happens when it doesn't work the way you planned? There are several ways to increase your milk supply if your baby has been diagnosed with poor weight gain.

A guide to the different types of baby bottles out there, and what worked (or didn't) for my baby.

A realistic look at breastfeeding in today's world

Bottle propping can cause choking, ear infections, and tooth decay which can lead to hearing loss, extensive dental work, and even death.

Breastfeeding contains wonderful benefits for both mother and baby. It is also the best choice for our environment. Where bottlefeeding may appear to be a fine alternative, it just doesn't compare to the health benefits of breastmilk.