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How to combine breastfeeding and bottle-feeding

How to combine breastfeeding and bottle-feeding

Some moms might want to try breastfeeding and bottle-feeding her baby. If that sounds like you, here's how to do it.

Kara Aaserud

Can I drink coffee while breastfeeding?

Can I drink coffee while breastfeeding?

The last thing a new, sleep-deprived parent needs is to give up caffeine. Here's what you need to know about drinking coffee while breastfeeding.

Louise Gleeson

How to sterilize bottles of breast milk

How to sterilize bottles of breast milk

Do you have to sterilize bottles after every feeding? We break down how to safely clean bottles of breast milk.

Karen Robock

How long does breast milk last?

How long does breast milk last?

Find out how long breast milk lasts in the fridge, freezer and at room temperature. Plus, how to store it safely.

Karen Robock

10 breastfeeding tips to get you through the night

10 breastfeeding tips to get you through the night

Feeding a newborn isn't easy, but these breastfeeding tips might help you master nighttime nursing.

Teresa Pitman

How to freeze breast milk

How to freeze breast milk

If you have expressed breast milk that you want to freeze, make sure you follow these tips.

Karen Robock

Is it safe to reheat a bottle of breast milk?

Is it safe to reheat a bottle of breast milk?

Should you reheat that unfinished bottle of great milk or throw it out? We break down the answer.

Karen Robock

Does dairy affect my breastfeeding baby?

Does dairy affect my breastfeeding baby?

Could dairy be making your breastfeeding baby fussy? Here's what you need to know about lactose intolerance in babies.

Louise Gleeson

Can pacifiers and bottles really cause nipple confusion?

Can pacifiers and bottles really cause nipple confusion?

If you want to try pumping and bottle feeding your baby, you're probably nervous about nipple confusion. Here's what you can do to prevent it.

Louise Gleeson

Do lactation teas and cookies really work?

Do lactation teas and cookies really work?

Paediatrician Jack Newman reveals if lactation cookies and teas will actually help you produce more breast milk.

Louise Gleeson

How do I know my baby's getting enough breast milk?

How do I know my baby's getting enough breast milk?

Is your baby constantly wanting to breastfeeding? Don't worry, this doesn't mean you're not producing enough milk.

Louise Gleeson

Can I take cold medicine while breastfeeding?

Can I take cold medicine while breastfeeding?

Having a cold is never fun. But it's even worse when you're a sleep deprived mom. Here are which cold medications are safe to take while breastfeeding.

Louise Gleeson

#ThisIsMyLife: Breastfeeding—the struggle is real

#ThisIsMyLife: Breastfeeding—the struggle is real

Breastfeeding: Your boobs, everybody's business.

Leah Rumack

Bottle service: how to store, heat and clean bottles of breastmilk or formula

Bottle service: how to store, heat and clean bottles of breastmilk or formula

To keep all of the bottle-feeding dos and don’ts straight when you’re feeling bleary-eyed, tack this chart to your fridge.

Karen Robock

How to use a breast pump

How to use a breast pump

A breast pump can look a little intimidating to the uninitiated, so we’ve broken it down.

Sasha Emmons

I don't need to explain to anyone why I'm formula feeding

I don't need to explain to anyone why I'm formula feeding

After a formula feeding mom is scolded by a stranger at Target, her Facebook response goes viral.

Suzanne Barston

#HowIFeedMyBaby

#HowIFeedMyBaby

The May 2016 issue of Today's Parent is brimming with breastfeeding tips, practical bottlefeeding info, and tons of honest advice. However you feed your baby, we're here to help.

Ariel Brewster

#HowIFeedMyBaby: a letter from Sasha

#HowIFeedMyBaby: a letter from Sasha

Breastfeeding didn't work the first time around for our editor-in-chief, but she was able to nurse her second child.

Sasha Emmons

How to stop breastfeeding

How to stop breastfeeding

When you’re ready to stop breastfeeding, here’s how to wean.

Kate Lunau

5 tips for breastfeeding in public with complete confidence

5 tips for breastfeeding in public with complete confidence

It's your right to breastfeed your baby anywhere you want to—or need to. Here are some tips for breastfeeding in public.

Karen Robock