Research indicates that pacifiers should be avoided within the first four weeks of life if mother and baby want to establish a long-term breastfeeding relationship. Once a baby has cleared specific feeding milestones a pacifier can be used effectively in the correct circumstances.
Find out what the CDC advises on safely storing, thawing, and serving breast milk (including freshly pumped milk, refrigerated milk and thawed milk), as well as infant formula.
Let’s discuss in more detail how much your baby should eat in general, how to recognize hunger and satiety cues, how to best support your baby during growth spurts, and how to prevent overfeeding.