Q: At our normal checkup for my baby, the nurses said to start my baby on solids.  The only thing is that they told me specifically was to start him on three vegetables. They told me not to start with fruit because then babies only prefer sweet things.  I don’t know about rice cereal. The nurses didn’t recommend it. I also thought about separating the vegetables in case of allergy. A:One thing is th

EngorgementQuestion: Any engorgement help? Answer: A bag of frozen vegetables (such as corn, peas, or another small kind) on the area of discomfort brings great relief! Skin pain Answer: There are several ideas that can help. 1. Numb the area with ice before nursing.2. Use shields.  (Don’t leave them on all the time though, so moisture is not