Articles Tagged: formula

Formula-fed babies more 'at risk of becoming overweight in childhood', say scientists

By Keith Kendrick, Dec 23, 2011

Feeding newborn babies with formula milk may increase the risk of children developing diabetes and obesity when they grow up, according to scientists.

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Breastfed babies less likely to die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, says new study

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Jun 14, 2011

New research suggests babies who are breastfed are less likely to die of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

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Breastfed babies are BRAINIER, research claims

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Mar 14, 2011

The most comprehensive study of breastfeeding undertaken in Britain has found breastfed babies are brainier than their ...

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Bullied to continue breastfeeding

By Keris Stainton, Mar 8, 2011

I'd always hoped to breastfeed, but I was open minded. I thought that if it didn't work, I'd happily switch to bottles. ...

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Formula milk and early weaning increases obesity risk

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Feb 9, 2011

A study conducted in America claims that babies raised on formula and who start eating solid foods before they are four ...

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Ask Joanne: My toddler gets up at 3am

By Joanne Mallon, Apr 12, 2010

What's your biggest challenge when it comes to family life? Send your questions and dilemmas to experienced life coach ...

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Ask Joanne - Baby won't take a bottle

By Joanne Mallon, Jan 7, 2010

What's your biggest challenge in family life? Send your questions and dilemmas to experienced life coach Joanne Mallon via ...

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Dilemma of the day: Am I a bad mother for not wanting to breast feed?

By Rachel Burge, Dec 28, 2009

Q: I am having a confidence crisis. I am due to give birth in a few weeks' time and I have decided I don't want to breast ...

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