Baby Feeding Guide: Solids, Formula, and Nursing Nutrition

Baby nutrition involves a transition from breastfeeding or formula to stage 2 solids and finger foods like cottage cheese. Identifying which foods cause constipation or upset a nursing baby's stomach is essential.

Tea cup with fresh mint leaves

Is Mint Tea Safe for a Baby?

Mint tea is a popular home remedy for congestion and insomnia. Frustrated parents may wish to give it to congested or overtired infants. However, tea poses several risks to infants. Little evidence suggests that it is an effective home remedy for their ailments.

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Is Whole Milk Vs. Lactaid Milk Better for Babies?

Lactose intolerance is common, and many parents worry that a colicky baby or toddler with an upset stomach might be allergic to lactose. Other parents believe that, if they give their child a lactose-free milk, they will spare their child the difficulty of lactose-induced stomach pain.

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