When changing formulas, we usually suggest switching directly over to the new formula, but your doctor is in the best position to guide you. A change in a baby's diet often requires an adjustment period that may result in slight changes in his or her digestive process. These changes could include stool pattern change, gas, and/or spitting up. Most babies adapt to their new diet within 3-5 days. Your baby's doctor is in the best position to answer your questions about any symptoms your baby may be experiencing.

Pregnant women who have never had diabetes before, but who have high blood sugar (glucose) levels during pregnancy, are said to have gestational diabetes....

DHA is a type of Omega-3 fat, and an important building block of your baby’s developing brain.

Although most toddlers can eat from the family menu, there are still a few things to watch out for. Choking hazards, for one. Cut his food into small pieces (not round ones) to guard against choking. Make sure your baby is seated and supervised at all times while eating.

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Enfamil^® Tri-Vi-Sol^® and Enfamil^® Poly-Vi-Sol^® are vitamin supplements for babies and toddlers under 3 years of age.

By eating the types of foods discussed in Canada’s food guide, with some adjustments, children can get the nutrients they need to grow and thrive. Parents should offer or be working towards 3 meals per day with 2-3 snacks. Young children typically eat from one quarter to one half of an adult portion. Your child should decide how much they eat, trust their ability to follow their hunger and fullness cues.

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Start by talking to your baby's doctor. If these symptoms are due to cow's milk protein allergy, he may be able to suggest a specialty formula like Nutramigen^® A+^® with LGG^®

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Please contact our Consumer Resource Centre at 1 877 711-8901 as we require additional information in order to assist you.

Please contact our Consumer Resource Centre at 1 877 711-8901 as we require additional information in order to assist you.

You and your baby need a full range of nutrients, including folic acid, iron and calcium. Plus, your baby is going to take all the nutrients he needs, even if it means putting you at a deficit. Starting even before you are pregnant, experts recommend taking a multivitamin that has 400 µg (0.4 mg) of folic acid to decrease the risk of neural tube defects. In addition, your daily multivitamin should also contain 16-20 mg of iron to help ensure you have a healthy pregnancy. Check with your doctor or dietitian to ensure that your multivitamin contains the right amount of iron for you.

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Very true. About 25 g more per day. Vegetarians combine complementary protein foods, such as beans and rice, to get the essential amino acids needed....

There's no proof that solid foods help babies sleep through the night. What's more, experts do not recommend starting babies on solid foods until 6 months of age...

Cow’s milk lacks the proper amounts of iron that your baby needs to develop. Plus, it contains higher levels of proteins and some minerals that are not appropriate for baby. At 9-12 months, your baby may be ready to start drinking whole cows milk...

The Canadian Paediatric Society, Dietitians of Canada and Health Canada recommend that all healthy term breastfed babies receive a daily vitamin D supplement of 400 IU. Since vitamin D is already added to infant formula, formula fed babies may be getting sufficient vitamin D. However, a baby will need to drink about 4 - 250 mL (8 fl oz) bottles of formula per day to get the recommended 400 IU of vitamin D....

DHA is an important building block of your baby’s developing brain. DHA-enriched infant formulas are an easy way to give your baby DHA. In fact, 9 out of 10 doctors who would feed infant formula to their own children would use a DHA-enriched formu....

You need to be sure you're getting enough iron, protein, vitamins D and B12 and calcium from your diet. Consult our Nutrient Guide to find some alternative sources for these important nutrients. Asking your doctor or dietitian about a vitamin supplement might be a good idea as well.

Babies generally get all the nutrition they need with formula. If your baby is breastfed, the Dietitians of Canada, Health Canada and the Canadian Paediatric Society recommend giving her a vitamin D supplement, as breast milk typically has very low levels of this nutrient...

No. Re-warming formula increases the possibility of bacteria growth in the formula as it cools off after heating. Follow the formula preparation instructions on the label.

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No, Enfamil A+^® for feeding babies who frequently Spit Up is only available in powder, not liquid concentrate or liquid ready to feed.

Stool colour may vary among babies on the same formula. In addition, the colour, number, and consistency of the stools of one baby may vary from time to time. Some mothers report that their babies have yellow or brown stools while other mothers say their babies have green stools. There is a normal tendency for babies on iron-fortified formulas to have more green stools. A baby’s stool colour will often change with a change in formula, or with the addition of new foods or medications.

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Many women manage the breastfeeding/working schedule with a little planning. Whether you go back to work full-time or part-time, you can develop a breastfeeding routine that works for you and your baby....

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Young children have small appetites yet they need calories and nutrients for growth and development. By eating the right amount and type of food recommended in Canada's Food Guide, with some adjustments, children can get the nutrients they need to grow and thrive.

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Your baby may not be "latching on" correctly. "Latching on" refers to the way your baby attaches her mouth to your breast. If she has latched on properly, she'll get a good flow of milk, and you won't get sore nipples....

No. The Canadian Paediatric Society, Dietitians of Canada and Health Canada recommend that you wait until your baby's is 9-12 months before giving her homogenized (3.25%) cow’s milk. Although milk is fine for older children, it doesn't meet the nutritional needs of your baby. For example, milk doesn't have the iron your baby needs.

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Her eyes may be ready for solid foods, but her system is another story. Until about 6 months, most babies can only handle breast milk or formula. By around this time, your baby's chewing and swallowing abilities may be ready for some iron-fortified baby rice cereal. Until then, keep your dinner out of arm's reach.

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A baby’s brain more than doubles in size in the first year of life, and within the first 3 years of life 85% of brain growth has occurred. A baby’s brain contains Omega-3 fat and most of that fat is DHA, an important building block of your baby’s developing brain. That’s why DHA is important for your child early in life.

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Breastfed babies tend to have more bowel movements and a greater range of stool patterns compared to formula fed babies. Breastfed babies also tend to have softer, looser stools than formula fed babies. Ask your baby's doctor if you have questions regarding your baby's stooling pattern. Now Enfamil A+^® helps give baby softer stools, versus our previous formula.

Whether you're a B or a double D, it's possible to make enough milk to feed your baby. Nature designed a perfect supply-and-demand system. The more your baby stimulates your breasts by sucking, the more milk you'll produce. So even if your baby is in a growth spurt and nursing more often, your body will "keep up". Remember, mothers of twins and even triplets can have enough milk supply to breastfeed successfully.

You can purchase Enfamil A+^® Nursette^® bottles (59 mL) at select retailers. Buy online today.

If you’re looking for a larger formula bottle for an older infant with a bigger appetite, Enfamil A+, Enfamil A+ Gentlease^® (for tummy troubles) and Enfamil A+^® 2 (for babies 6 months and older) are also available in 237mL ready to feed bottles.

Your newborn's stomach is small. That's why many experts recommend feeding "on demand". At first, your newborn may breastfeed every 2-3 hours, or 8-12 times in a 24-hour period. If your newborn sleeps more than 3 hours between feedings, ask your baby's doctor about waking her to nurse. She needs the nourishment, and your breasts need the stimulation to continue to produce milk. By the way, the 4 hour schedule should arrive as your baby gets a little older.

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Is she gaining weight steadily? Your doctor can confirm this....

Refrigerated bottles stored at 2-4° C (35-40° F) made from powder are good for 24 hours. Ready-to-feed liquid or formula made from concentrate are good for 48 hours.

Many women supplement their breastfeeding with formula now and then, or while they're at work. It's best to wait until your milk supply is established and your baby is comfortable with breastfeeding.

When first mixing, do not shake the bottle with the nipple attached to the bottle, as this will cause the powder to clump inside the nipple.....

There are three good ways to burp your baby. Hold him upright against your chest with his head over your shoulder, or sit him on your lap.....

We do not recommend alternating formulas back and forth due to the adjustment period that some babies go through when the formula is changed. Most babies adapt to their new diet within 3-5 days. Most pediatricians do not recommend switching formula. We suggest that you check with your baby's doctor about any feeding questions or changes.

If you're formula feeding, ask your baby’s doctor about formula options.

 Fussiness and/or excess gas can be caused by something you ate if you're nursing, or it could be a sign that your baby is temporarily having a hard time digesting lactose, a carbohydrate found in most milk-based formulas.

Keep bottles filled with prepared formula chilled in an insulated container with ice. For longer trips, pack additional cans of concentrated liquid or powdered formula. We also offer ready to feed convenience sizes of some of the formulas that you may find at your local store.