Ages and Stages

Infants do not grow at a consistent rate. Normal, healthy growth often occurs in intervals called growth spurts. This article provides information on growth spurts and the average height and weight of infants.

A breastfed baby's urination pattern changes during the first week of life. In the first few days the baby is not receiving a large amount of milk, so there are less wet diapers. As the days go on and your milk supply increases, the baby will produce more urine. It's important to understand what is normal in your baby's diaper. Monitoring...

Breastfeeding does not have to end at six months or even one year. In many cultures it is common to continue to breastfeed for two years or beyond. There are many wonderful benefits to long term breastfeeding for both mothers and children.

Answers to all questions about the baby's feeding needs by age and stage.

The first 24 hours of a baby's life are crucial to a positive breastfeeding experience. Here is what to expect and how to deal with common issues.

The first 3 days are challenging for a breastfeeding mother. Here you will learn what to generally expect at this stage; common issues for mother and baby; waking up a sleepy baby; establishing a milk supply; and some tips on how to make the smooth transition from hospital to home

In the first two weeks of a baby's life, feeding and sleeping patterns are just beginning to find a rhythm, only to culminate in a growth spurt. Breast milk supply should be established, and a mother might encounter issues such as engorgement. Here is how to manage those first few weeks of breastfeeding.

How were your first two weeks of breastfeeding? A snap? So difficult you still can't discuss it? Tell your story here.

If you are breastfeeding and you become pregnant again, you can usually continue to nurse. Many women breastfeed throughout a low risk pregnancy and some women nurse their older child along with their newborn, this is called tandem nursing.

Here are some tips on how to make time for nursing a new baby when you have a toddler at home. Also, how can you get other siblings involved?

Some breastfeeding mothers feed on demand rather than staying on a strict feeding schedule. What is the definition of feeding on demand? Is feeding on demand better than scheduled feedings or can you breastfeed using a combination of the two?

Baby poop changes in the first week of life from the tar-like meconium stools, to transitional stools and then milk stools. Baby poop is different for breastfed babies and formula fed babies, and it changes again when solid foods are introduced. Diarrhea and constipation can also occur in infants.