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Has your baby hit the 1-year mark? Time to switch from formula to milk. For most kids, they can handle going cold turkey. Go ahead and replace all formula feeds with milk. If you have a more sensitive babe, make the transition a more gradual one by combining the formula and milk, slowly decreasing the amount of formula.... 2/3 formula & 1/3 milk -> & -> 1/3 formula & 2/3 milk -> all milk For many kids, it’s less about the transition from formula to milk and more about the transition of temperature. Either start bringing down the temp of your formula for the few weeks leading up to your milk transition Warm milk slightly (just take the chill out) for the first few weeks, but slowly get them used to cold milk. And finally, start the transition from bottle to straw cup as early as you can. The sooner they move off of a bottle, the better.

Checking in with all the mama’s out there who may be struggling right now. You’re not alone. According to a recent post from @themotherhoodcenter the number of women who are experience perinatal anxiety has surged during the pandemic. Pre-pandemic statistics suggest that 20% of all new and expecting mothers are diagnosed with perinatal anxiety. As we approach a full year of being in lockdown data suggests the number is as high as 70%. Let’s also take a moment to talk baby ...blues. Women who experience the baby blues are at an increased risk of a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder. Things like adequate sleep and rest, psycho-education, and social and familial support are successful tactics for birthing people experiencing the baby blues. But if you or someone you know has experienced the baby blues for 2 or more weeks, and your symptoms are becoming worse, it might be a PMAD. Please reach out for the support you need. @themotherhoodcenter is an amazing resource. If you need more options, please DM me.

Posted @withregram @beyondthebumpnyc Umbilical cord care can be daunting for new parents Your pediatrician will tell you how they want you to care for your baby's cord, but here are the basics from @mayoclinic Baby's cord will dry out and fall off somewhere between 1-3 weeks after birth. But in the meantime, treat it gently. ... Most importantly - Keep it dry. Let your baby's umbilical cord air out. Be sure to make sure baby's diaper is folded down and cord is exposed and getting fresh air. Sponge baths are your friend until the stump falls off. Don't worry if the stump gets wet, but you don't want to submerge it in water. Be sure to let the stump fall off on its own. Resist the temptation to pull it off! During this process, it's normal to see a bit of blood near the stump. Like any scab, the cord stump might bleed a little when it falls off. Be sure to watch for signs of infection... Base appears red or swollen Continues to bleed Oozes yellowish or white pus Produces a foul smelling discharge Seems painful to your baby And if your baby's stump hasn't come off after three weeks, check in with your pediatrician. Snuggle your baby and soon enough you'll be able to find out if you have an innie or an outie! See more