Category: decisions

Insufficient Iron, Insufficient Labeling

Insufficient Iron, Insufficient Labeling

A long list of European import formulas distributed by a company called Able Groupe (no link, can only find a maintenance company) through the websit ...
Euro Formulas: Worth It?

Euro Formulas: Worth It?

"If I have to feed formula, at least it should be the best formula, right? My friend used European formula, and her baby thrived on it. Should I do th ...

Finding Licensed Home Daycare

For my younger kiddo I decided to expand my search for childcare to include in-home daycares. This post is fairly Washington State specific but it's ...
Changes to Kirkland Signature infant formula

Changes to Kirkland Signature infant formula

One day we went to Costco and the formula in the yellow container was GONE. The next time we went, there was a new formula in a BLUE container. ...

FDA Regulation of Infant Formula, or, why are people recommending toddler formula for my infant

For a long time I've been referring to infant formulas as "FDA approved" or "not FDA approved." Turns out that's not a thing. It also makes it all ...
Registry:

Registry:

My neighbors are having a baby! Every day my preschooler asks if their dog is a big brother yet. I'm taking this as an opportunity to codify my opini ...
Choosing Baby Formula

Choosing Baby Formula

This question comes up over and over again -- what formula should I get? Decision points protein sourcecostease of accessmedical restrictions ...
Registry: feeding tools

Registry: feeding tools

Bottle Feeding Dr Brown standard width bottles -- these are the old-school width. A lot of bottles claim to be more like the breast by being w ...
Circumcision

Circumcision

New! print-friendly PDF for distribution by childbirth educators, doulas, providers, etc What is circumcision? Circumcision is defined as the remova ...