The importance of early sleep habits

Getting enough sleep during the first months of your baby's life means adjusting to your own new sleep habits and those of your baby.

Here are a few things that might help with getting baby to sleep and to help you get sleep:

Did you know? Up to one in three moms who breastfeed may experience a painful condition called mastitis. 

Did you know? Waking up during the night doesn’t always mean your baby is hungry.

Breast milk is the best start for babies.

Like any new skill, breastfeeding can take practice and perseverance to master. Follow these simple steps for a smoother journey and it’ll feel like second nature in no time. 

With so much information on breastfeeding out there, can you separate the fact from the fiction? Put your knowledge to the test with our quick quiz. Don’t forget to complete the quiz to move on to the next article.

When it comes to feeding your baby, how will you know when to start and when to stop? Simple—they’ll tell you.

Did you know? Up to one in three moms who breastfeed experience a painful condition called mastitis. It can happen when milk stays in your breast too long, or from infection in your breast. Most mastitis cases develop during the first 12 weeks; learn how to reduce your chances of developing it. 

As a new parent, your baby’s sleeping habits are probably one of the first things you talk about with other new moms and dads. Here’s a rough guide of what to expect.

Having a basic understanding about breast milk, breastfeeding and your breastfed baby will help you enjoy every moment that you’re nourishing and nurturing your baby.

Breastfeeding has lifelong health benefits for your baby. Take the time to learn about these latching techniques now, so you'll have an easier time later. 

The most common breastfeeding concerns, answered by a Nestlé lactation specialist.

Did you know? Nursing—feeding your baby directly from your breast—helps to protect her ability to drink only as much as she needs.

Everything you need to know about expressing your breast milk and choosing the most suitable breast pump for you.

Scientists agree that good sleep is important for healthy growth, so follow our all-day guide to better sleep for baby.

The protein in breast milk is one of the most important nutrients for babies.

Check out these four tried-and-tested breastfeeding holds that help you both relax and encourage your baby to latch on well. Which one works best for you? 

Experts agree breast milk is best for babies. Not only is it the most nutritionally complete food your newborn will ever have, but it also benefits you and your baby in other ways, some that will last a lifetime.

6 things you need to know about feeding your baby in their first six months.