Do you every wonder why your newborn may be fussy, gassy, not sleeping well or nursing like he or she should? Did you know what moms eat effects nursing babies? Yes, there are certain foods that may cause irritation, discomfort, gas, or intestinal irritation in babies and they should be avoided if your baby shows negative reactions to them. When drinking coffee (or soda or tea), some of the caffeine ends up in your breast milk. Babies aren't able to excrete caffeine as quickly or efficiently as adults, too much in their systems may lead to irritation, crankiness, and sleeplessness. One thing to keep in mind, it can take up to 14 days of cutting a food group completely out of your diet before it is no longer excreted into the breast milk. While what you eat does indeed change the taste and smell of your milk, that's actually a good thing, since it exposes your baby to many different flavors. But some babies can be sensitive to certain foods. You are probably asking what foods could be the culprit.
There is a wonderful Breast Feeding Food Guide by Dr. O'Connell from Newport Beach, CA This guide was shared from a very talented photographer in California and I love passing this information on to my clients.
When I schedule a newborn photo session I want the session to go as smoothly as possible. Fussy, gassy, unhappy babies makes for a very difficult session. Not only is it good to be aware of these foods a few weeks before your baby's photo session but at the very least try to avoid them 48hrs before their scheduled session. It can help your session go more smoothly.
Will this list work for every baby? No. But it works for some, and to me, that’s worth passing it on.
If you are a Mom – try it, you just might get a good night's sleep!
Breastfeeding Food Guide
Anamaria Brandt Photography
guide by Dr. O'Connell: Newport Beach, California
This list is a helpful guide of common foods to avoid while nursing. These foods typically affect babies under 6 weeks. As they get older, introduce foods one at a time to see how they are affected. Every baby is different, so be sure to consult with your pediatrician.
Citric Acidic foods and drinks such as:
Cranberries
Pineapple
Oranges
Lemons
Strawberries
All berries
Tomatoes or tomato products
Chocolate (rarely affects babies)
Peanuts, nuts in general
Pizza
Spaghetti
Chili
Tacos/Spicy/Mexican Food/Salsa
Ketchup
Gassy Vegetables such as:
Asparagas
Onions
Cucumbers/pickles
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Restrict Foods Such as:
Soda, Coffee, Tea, Wine and Beer
We highly suggest if your baby is gassy, to avoid the foods mentioned 48 hours before your session.
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