What to do if your baby is gaining too much weight

If your baby is gaining too much (so if she’s using your breast as a pacifier and drinking too much milk), talk to your pediatrician about finding non-nutritive ways to soothe her, such as pacifiers, baby wearing, etc. 

For formula fed babies, the same holds true. Especially with first babies, parents often feel every cry is one for hunger–and thus a baby may be overfed, cry out of discomfort, and then get fed again, leading to an uncomfortable cycle for everyone.

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