Baby food secrets: Understanding your infant’s reactions to new foods and...
© 2009 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved Babies sometimes act like they have very strong opinions about food. What’s going on in their heads? Do they truly hate green beans? Or love rice cereal?...
View ArticleNutrients and calories in breast milk: A guide for the science-minded
What's in your breast milk? Covers colostrum, mature milk, fat content, calories in breast milk, and more. Tips for improving your milk. The post Nutrients and calories in breast milk: A guide for the...
View ArticleBreastfeeding: Tips and topics for the science-minded
© 2008-14 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved These breastfeeding tips and feature articles are based on discoveries in evolutionary, cross-cultural, and clinical research. Here you’ll find...
View ArticleEvidence-based tips for breastfeeding moms: A guide for the science-minded
© 2008-2014 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved Breastfeeding may be natural, but it isn’t automatic (Volk 2009). Here are some tips for breastfeeding moms, based on research by lactation experts,...
View ArticleThe newborn feeding schedule: The evidence for feeding on cue, and avoiding...
The newborn feeding schedule: Why feeding frequently, on cue, is best for the health and development of young infants. The post The newborn feeding schedule: The evidence for feeding on cue, and...
View ArticleBreastfeeding on demand: Benefits, questions, and evidence-based tips
© 2019 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved Breastfeeding on demand (also known as “responsive feeding,” “feeding on cue,” and “baby-led” feeding) is the practice of responding flexibly to your...
View ArticleMelatonin, breast pumps, and breast milk: How the timing of milk production...
Morning breast milk is high in cortisol. Night milk is higher in melatonin. So feeding babies "mistimed" milk might cause sleep trouble. The post Melatonin, breast pumps, and breast milk: How the...
View ArticleThe best infant feeding schedule: Why babies benefit from feeding on cue
Most experts recommend against adopting a strict infant feeding schedule, and with good reason. Babies are better off when they are fed on cue. The post The best infant feeding schedule: Why babies...
View ArticleFlavors in breast milk: Can babies taste what their lactating mothers ate for...
Flavors in breast milk? From the food that mothers ingest? Yes, it really happens, and babies can taste the difference. Read what studies tell us about how early exposure to flavors -- in breast milk...
View ArticlePrenatal learning: Do “pregnancy foods” affect babies’ eating habits?
Babies learn about flavors even before they are born. Can prenatal learning give rise to food preferences? Can it make some individuals more prone to consume alcohol? The post Prenatal learning: Do...
View ArticleDream feeding: An evidence-based guide to helping babies sleep longer
Dream feeding is designed to reduce sleep disruption. But for maximum effect, parents should combine it with other sleep-friendly practices. The post Dream feeding: An evidence-based guide to helping...
View ArticleThe science of picky eaters: Why do children reject foods?
Picky eaters can drive us crazy, but their quirks and preferences aren’t entirely arbitrary. Read about the biological differences that turn some kids into fussy, selective eaters. The post The science...
View ArticleHow to start babies on solid food: An evidence-based guide
When to start solids depends on your baby’s developmental skills, and on whether or not you want to offer your baby finger foods. These evidence-based tips explain how to start babies on solid food,...
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