Q. Is there any truth that some foods in my diet will make my baby fussy?

Yes, but there is no reason to restrict your diet unless you identify a problem. Foods that might cause a problem: cabbage, turnips, broccoli, rhubarb, apricots, prunes, melons, and peaches. (Lawrence)

Tip: Funky food, fussy baby? Is your baby fussy because of something you ate before nursing? Remember it takes anywhere from four to 24 hours to notice the effect. So if your baby is acting unusually fussy, think about what you ate in the past day. Since the oils from the foods you eat transfer into breast milk, your baby may not like the “taste” of something you ate.

Factoid: If you are nursing, don’t smoke. (We don’t recommend it for formula-fed babies either, by the way). Besides the health reasons, you won’t get much sleep. Nicotine passes into breast milk and nicotine exposed babies sleep about 30% less than their non-exposed friends. If you want more sleep, quit smoking! That’s just one of the many good reasons to kick the habit.