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Can You Express Milk into the Same Bottle?
In order to save fridge and freezer space, it makes sense to combine milk from different pumping sessions, but is it a safe option? The answer is generally ‘yes,’ but there are certain guidelines that need to be followed.
Your Baby At Six Months Old
At six months old, your baby is halfway to her first birthday, and she will be very interested in the world around her. Soon you won’t be able to contain her in one space, secure that she will stay put, because crawling is around the corner. This is also the month that you will start her on solid foods, if you haven’t done so already, and will also be the month that she will start to sit unsupported.
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
Meconium is the thick, sticky, tar-like substance that your baby excretes into her diaper after birth. It is made up of all the dead skin cells, proteins, fats, intestinal secretions, and all the other matter your baby swallowed while in the womb. After delivery, your baby will pass meconium stools for the first few days of life. Sometimes, if your baby is distressed, she will have a bowel movement before birth and will excrete the meconium into the amniotic fluid. This can present a problem known as meconium aspiration syndrome.
Your Baby At Five Months Old
The fifth month is usually a transitional time of exciting developments in your baby's life. His muscles have developed in preparation for sitting, crawling, and even standing with support. He can roll from his back to his tummy and is starting to make sounds reminiscent of speech. You will also have noticed that your baby has almost doubled her birth weight. Read on to find out more about what you can expect in the fifth month.
Your Baby At One-Month-Old
You’ve made it through four weeks of parenting a new-born! Most parents don’t realize how difficult having a baby can be, and the first month of parenting can be a shock to the system. The sleepless nights, trying to get used to the two-hourly feeding sessions, worrying about the color of your baby’s poop can all be overwhelming, to say the least.
Your Baby At Two Months Old
The eight-week mark is usually an exciting milestone for new parents. At this stage, you may notice that your baby occasionally flashes you an adorable smile and is beginning to recognize different faces. You've also made it through the toughest stage of newborn parenting, with the sleepless nights, learning how to breast (or bottle) feed, and adjusting to a new family dynamic. You'll be glad to know that within four to six weeks; your baby will begin to sleep through the night (or at least give you a bigger break between feeds) and learns new skills every day.
When Can I Stop Burping my Baby?
In general, it has been found that you can stop burping your baby at around the age of 4 – 6 months old. At this stage, the baby's digestive system is mature enough to handle the air that is swallowed, and they will be able to release it themselves. At 4 – 6 months, your baby also has more control of his body, can turn from side to side, can hold his head up effectively, and has started eating solids.
How long can you safely store breastmilk?
Freshly expressed breastmilk can be stored at room temperature for 4 hours, stored in the fridge for up to 4 to 6 days, and in the freezer for 12 months.