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Posted by: Gina Crossin on Apr 08, 2026

How much is “enough” human milk? The answer is not a number, because it is different for each parent. “Enough” is the volume needed to feed your baby.

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Overproduction of Human Milk: Can Anything Be Done?
Women with too much milk may have just as many problems as women who don’t have enough and they might feel just as guilty about their supply, but for different reasons. These women shouldn’t have to suffer in silence.
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Safe Sleep Questions: You Asked, We Answered
Learn more about safe sleep practices from our Neonatology expert, Gail Bagwell, DNP, APRN, CNS. 

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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The Scoop on SUID

Feb 13, 2026

SUID is a broad term for infant death that includes Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), accidental suffocation and undetermined/unknown cause of death.  Read More

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Pediatrician

Feb 10, 2026

When you are expecting your first child, there are numerous decisions to be made. The list seems endless. Choosing which pediatrician will care for your sweet newborn should be near the top of the list. Read More

Infant Sleep Machines May Damage Hearing

Feb 06, 2026

Sleep machines can help babies rest — but some may play sounds too loudly for tiny ears. Learn what research shows about infant hearing risks and how to choose safer sleep sound options for your child. Read More

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Is a Baby with a Flat Head Normal?

Jan 22, 2026

Learn why back-sleeping is still the safest choice, when to talk with your pediatrician, and easy ways to help your baby’s head round out over time with tummy time, position changes, and play. Read More

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Helping Your Preterm Baby Learn to Eat: Why Early Oral Stimulation Matters

Jan 22, 2026

Learn how skin-to-skin time, pacifier practice, and non-nutritive breast/chest feeding help preterm babies in the NICU develop coordinated sucking, swallowing, and breathing so they can transition from tube feeds to successful oral feeding. Read More

Safe Airplane Travel With Your Child

Jan 14, 2026

Flying with kids doesn’t have to be stressful! Discover trusted advice on preparation, safety and in-flight comfort that helps make your next family trip easier and more fun. Read More

Would You Buy Breast Milk Online For Your Baby?

Dec 30, 2025

Some parents turn to the internet when they can’t produce enough breast milk—but online breast milk isn’t as safe as it might seem. Learn what researchers found when they tested milk bought from classified ads, the health risks for babies, and why screened, pasteurized milk from a milk bank is a much safer choice. Read More

The Power of Skin-to-Skin Care: Why Kangaroo Care Matters for You and Your Baby

Nov 26, 2025

NICU babies, like all babies and all humans for that matter, are very complex; but that’s what makes them so phenomenal. There’s more to them than just their physical being. Read More