Infant-Feeding Its Principles and Practice (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Frederick L. Wachenheim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332164292 ISBN 13: 9780332164298

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Infant digestion and feeding: a practical guide for thoughtful caregivers

This book offers a scientific, accessible look at how newborns digest milk, metals, and carbs, and how these processes shape feeding choices from the first days onward. It also covers artificial feeding, adjustments in later months, and common digestive problems, helping readers make informed, realistic decisions.

The text frames what drives infant nutrition, from the workings of saliva, gastric juice, and enzymes to how volumes, intervals, and formula modifications affect growth and comfort. It provides historical and practical context for selecting feeding methods, when to add water or other foods, and how to balance breast-metting with formula needs.

• How the infant digestive system develops and what that means for feeding plans
• Guidance on breast milk, formula modifications, and nutrient balance
• Practical considerations for water, fruit juices, and early foods
• Approaches to common issues like colic, constipation, and feeding intolerance

Ideal for parents, guardians, and clinicians seeking a clear, experience-based resource on infant feeding and digestion.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332164292
• ISBN 13: 9780332164298
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 340