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The co-founder of ByHeart shares 3 things parents need to know about the formula industry

Parents should feel confident in their choice, no matter how they feed their babies.

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
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Lessons learned from the infant formula shortage

A pediatrician reflects on how we can better support parents and infants with more feeding options.

Updated Jan. 19, 2024
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Lactation expert Victoria Facelli want you know there’s no shame in formula feeding

"I struggled with nursing for real biological factors."

Updated Nov. 02, 2023
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The infant formula shortage led to unsafe feeding for many babies, study shows

Nearly half of parents surveyed had to rely on unsafe feeding methods during the 2022 crisis.

Updated Sep. 18, 2024
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Update: Some recalled Gerber Good Start formulas were shipped out after the recall

No illnesses have been reported, but here's what parents need to know.

Updated May. 16, 2023
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8 things not to say to a formula-feeding mom—and 4 things you can

Being a formula-feeding mom is challenging in a society that heavily promotes, and sometimes even glamorizes, the breastfeeding journey.

Updated Dec. 22, 2022
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I didn’t breastfeed my newborn—and I shouldn’t have to explain why

The assumption that every mom wants to breastfeed is dangerous and leaves out those moms who choose a different path.

Updated Aug. 26, 2022
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One mama’s important message: Normalize all the ways you can feed your baby

Normalize breastfeeding, formula, bottle feeding and pumping. Or a combo of all. And most importantly: Normalize not shaming yourself for how you feed your baby.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022
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12-month-old baby feeding schedule & expert advice

If you want to see proof of just how well you've done with feedings this year, mama, take a look at your baby. They aren't so little anymore!

Updated Feb. 13, 2023
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The best bottles for breastfed babies–and when you should introduce one

If your breastfed baby is refusing the bottle, here's what you need to know.

Updated Aug. 29, 2024

This is formula feeding: Trusting your instincts

"Fed is best. Your mental state is important. Trust yourself and know, you're doing the right thing."

Updated Apr. 15, 2022
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*These* are the products I wish I registered for as a first-time mom

In those first few months, I can't even count the amount of middle-of-the-night Amazon orders I made, desperate to solve whatever issue it was we were having in that moment.

Updated Apr. 07, 2023
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The best bottles for formula & breastfed babies (and mama!)

We've narrowed down the best choices for you.

Updated Aug. 02, 2023
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