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540 Baby February 2025

Feb 24, 2025 02:10PM ● By Laura Carter

   Latest news and research on raising your baby in the 540 
February, 2025

Baby Feeding Charts, IVF and Good Sleep, Bonding with Baby, and More!

Feeding Charts for All Stages 

It can feel overwhelming trying to figure out just how much your baby should eat and how frequently. And just when you've figured it all out, she enters into a new developmental stage with new needs! Here's a comprehensive set of feeding charts to help you determine how much your baby should eat and when. 
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Is Deli Meat Safe During Pregnancy? 

You may have been advised to avoid deli meats during your prenatal months, but also know that meat can be a great source of protein, which you also need during pregnancy. So what to do? Here's an explanation of why deli meats might be good to avoid and why, and what alternatives you can eat instead. 
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Combatting Sleep Disturbances During IVF 

Bad sleep can occur during the IVF stimulation process for several reasons, and ironically, IVF is a time when you need to get as much optimal rest as possible. Here are some ways you can combat poor sleep during your journey. 
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Is is Safe for Baby to Sleep on the Floor? 

You may have noticed that it's not hard for your infant to fall asleep in odd places, including on the floor during play. But is sleeping on the floor or other hard surfaces safe for baby? Check out these facts about why sleeping on hard surfaces actually may be safer and have more benefits than you might think. 

 
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Childbirth From Baby's Perspective 

Labor and delivery can feel traumatic on mom, but do you ever think about what exactly baby goes through as she's being born? Here's a really fascinating look at childbirth from a newborn's viewpoint, including what she can hear or feel, how she adjusts to the temperature change, and more. 
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Air Pollution's Risk on Newborn's Health 

A new study finds that a woman's exposure to smog and other air pollutants during pregnancy increases her newborn's risk of health issues and sickness. Read on to find out more about this important health concern and what you can do to reduce the risk. 
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Signs to Know Baby Has Bonded with You 

As a new mom or dad, you know how important it is to develop a deep connection with your infant for a variety of reasons, and fortunately biology makes it easier for us to know how to express love, affection, and other physical and emotional bids for connection with our baby. But how do you know if baby has, in turn, received your bids for bonding and also feels connected to you? Here are some things to look for to know that baby has bonded with you. 
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