Nursing, Feeding, and High Chairs

For the first few weeks and months of your baby's life, feeding will be a major activity.  Nourishing a newborn can be a source of frustration and confusion for an ill-prepared parent.  Have no fear, after reading these articles you should be ready to tackle feeding with the confidence of a well-trained chef.  Whether it's breast milk or mashed peas, there's information for making meal time fun and easy.

If you're reading this before the baby has arrived, be sure to check out the maternity products article for a suggestions to make your pregnancy more enjoyable.

Feeding
Breast Pumps There's nothing quite as intimate as pumping your own breast milk. Actually, awkward is probably a more appropriate word. Well, no matter how one feels about the process, it should at the very least be easy and convenient. Check out our guide so you can be sure to select the right pump for you.	Nursing Pads Wet again! How frustrating! In today's busy world, the last thing you should have to worry about is a leaking breast. Nursing pads, such as these, understand this. Check out our guide so you can be sure to start your day off dry with the protection you need from nursing pads.	Nursing Pillows  Oh, the beauty of nursing. The awkward positioning and strain on your arms as you cradle your little one - not as comfortable as you envisioned. Nursing Pillows provide you and your baby with the comfort and support you need while balancing your little one with its soft cushiony surface. Make nursing time a relaxing time for both you and your baby.	Bottle Feeding Don't get too excited. Your breast may be off the hook, but that doesn't mean you are! Feeding bottles can be your worst or best friend. Although the type of bottle you select is a matter of preference, the nipple you choose can make all the difference. Tips for choosing the right nipple are a follows: Experiment with a variety of nipples to find the best one for your baby Silicon nipples are durable and dishwasher safe Nipple flow rate should be slow in order to prevent gas                                     Happy Feeding!

General Accessories
Bibs No matter how careful you are, 99% of the time your baby ends up wearing most of his meal. Bibs aren't a luxury, they are a necessity! You may not be able to keep your little ones from making a mess, but you can decrease their chances of ruining their clothes by using a bib every time.	Baby Feeding Spoons The introduction of solid foods! Dun dun dun!!! It can be a scary experience. Definitely not the right time to use that sterling silver feeding spoon from Tiffany's. Instead use spoons made of silicone or rubber, which are gentle on baby's sensitive gums. They may not be much to look at, but what they lack in appearance they make up for in performance.	High Chairs Finding the right high chair shouldn't be a daunting task nor an expensive one. Check out our tips for finding a safe and functional high chair at a reasonable cost.	Spill Proof Cups Not again - grape juice splattered all over the kitchen floor! You should have used these spill proof cups. Also known as sippy cups, these cups are designed to prevent these messy accidents from happening. In the car or at home, you can protect all your surfaces with the cups that won't drip while you sip.	Booster Seats Give your little ones the boost they need with their very own booster seat! If your child is too big for a high chair but still too small for regular chairs, these seats give will youngsters the height they need to sit comfortably and safely at the table with the rest of the family. When shopping for a booster seat, make sure they come equipped with a safety harness and adjustable straps to fit properly into any chair.

External Links

• Feeding Your Baby -- A month-to-month guide and introducing solids.
• Keep Kids Healthy -- Guide to starting solids.
• Burping Your Baby -- How-to basics.