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Is Your Baby Excessively Fussy? Enfamil A.R. May Help

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I received product and compensation from Mead Johnson Nutrition to create this post written by me. All experiences and opinions expressed in this post are my own and not those of Mead Johnson Nutrition. Consult your pediatrician before making changes to your baby’s diet or if you have concerns related to your baby’s digestive health. Please see the product label/website for acceptable use and benefits. You can contact Mead Johnson Nutrition with product related questions or comments toll free at 1-800-BABY 123 or through the Contact Us link on Enfamil A.R. or Enfamil.com

One of the most important parts of raising a healthy baby is making sure they receive good nutrition. That can be tough when little ones struggle with digestive issues. Personally, I have always used formula to feed and wasn’t picky about brand until I was confronted with a very fussy baby that spat up 6+ times daily! Like any mom, this worried me considerably and I consulted our pediatrician. He told me while it’s common for babies to spit-up while their digestive system develop, excessive spitting up should be looked into and be identified as GER (uncomplicated reflux), something that affects about two thirds of otherwise healthy infants.

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Since GER may not be related to excess acid production and because gastric acid plays an important role in digestion and supporting the immune system, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) discourages the overuse of acid reducing medications and recommends lifestyle changes are a first line management approach: burping more frequently, holding upright after every feeding. And a using a thickened feeding product like Enfamil A.R.™

Enfamil A.R. is the #1selling brand of formula for spit-up-clinically proven to reduce spit up by over 50% in infants with frequent regurgitation, while still providing the complete nutrition your baby needs to reach key milestones. Enfamil A.R. meets the AAP recommendations on reflux management and provides balanced nutrition and less hassle compared to adding rice cereal to formula.

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Enfamil A.R. is available in two forms, standard powder and Ready to Use. The powder is prepared in the normal way, but it must be well shaken and allowed to sit for 5 minutes, then shaken again before feeding. Most of the time, I use the powder, but I love the convenience of they Ready to Eat, especially when we’re away from home or if Dad is making the bottle.

After using Enfamil A.R. for a month, my little guy has shown a lot of improvement.

The spitting up has been cut in half and he seems less fussy overall. Based on his experience and our pediatrician’s approval, we plan to continue with this formula through baby’s first year.

For more information, about this excellent product, visit http://www.Enfamil.com.AR or contact Enfamil directly at 1-800-BABY123.

Scholarship Opportunity for Youth Soccer

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Get up to $1000 for Custom Youth Soccer Apparel from Ritz Bits

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Worth Reading: My Name is Mahtob

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“Not without my daughter.” That was the promise Betty Mahmoody made 20 years ago when she smuggled herself and her child out of Iranian captivity. Her astonishing story was detailed in an excellent book and movie that fascinated millions.

I, too, was swept up, and over the years I have wondered what happened to them. Betty’s daughter, now a grown woman in her 30’s, has finally broken her silence in a new memoir, My Name is Mahtob.

Mahtob Mahmoody’s life story is truly one of a kind. From experiencing terrible abuse at the hands of her Iranian father and his family, to being part of a daring escape, to becoming an international celebrity at age 6—it seems more like a novel’s plot than a real person.

But this brave lady is real and she has overcome terrible hardships: constant panic attacks, Lupus, an insatiable public’s curiosity, and a pervasive fear that her estranged father would return to America and kidnap her.

While dealing with all of these challenges, Mahtob wanted nothing more than to have a normal life. She writes a great deal about settling in Michigan, her loving relationships with her grandparents and extended family, and wanting to excel in school.

Because Mahtob and I are close in age, I could easily identify with many of her childhood loves (Strawberry Shortcake, Rainbow Brite, Care Bears, etc). Like any other America girl, she wanted to be free and have fun—something that’s impossible in the Persian dictatorship.

Away from Iran, she was technically free, but fear of her father kept her looking over her shoulder. She and Betty had to move often and during their frequent travels to promote the book/movie, they were threatened. (My heart really went out to them. Nobody should have to live like that!)

No matter how much time passed, a terrible shadow remained. Periodically, Mahtob’s father would attempt to make contact with her through relatives and a film crew. His intentions were always selfish and he never once took responsibility for what he did to her. Because of that, she refused to even consider a reconciliation. When he died in 2009, some of the fear vanished but the pain remains the same.

While fans of the Mahmoody saga will undoubtedly enjoy this book, anyone who is struggling with child abuse and/or dysfunctional families would benefit from reading it, too. My Name is Mahtob provides the hope and inspiration we all need to move forward.

$0.28 Bounty Paper Towels

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Need paper towels for Thanksgiving dinner? Starting 11/15, Bounty will be on sale at Rite Aid. Stock up cheaply with this deal.

Bounty Basics single roll, sale price $0.78. Use a $0.50 manufacturer’s coupon. Total: $0.28!

If your store is out of stock, take the ad over to Walmart or Target and price match. Since no store rewards are involved, it will work just fine.