Dishes & Utensils: Infant, Babies 'R' Us
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Feeding My Baby
Asked by K.B. from Greensboro
on March 17, 2008
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because of my allergies a doctor advised me to solely breastfeed longer then usually recommended and i've nursed my baby-boy without giving anything else until last we...
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- My son was exclusively breastfed for the first 13 months...He found absolutely no interest in ANY foods until then....My daughter on the other hand was taking foods at...
- Most start with cereal before giving fruits and veggies. The cereal can be easier on the tummy and get him used to the new textures and flavores. I'd try rice cereal...
- Hi! I have the same exact issue (multiple food allergies run in the family and I have buku food allergies). I can tell you that it is super important that you do not ...
The Spoon Introduction.
Asked by K.C. from Elkhart
on April 7, 2007
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What's the best way to go about beginning spoon-feeding? Just go for it? Finn doesn't seem to like the spoon very much...
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- Doctors all have their suggestions, but I started feeding (by spoon) my son at about 3 months, even though the doctor disagreed with it. My mom always had great advice...
- 4 months is kinda early for solids anyway... we do spoon feeding for our 10mo when it's something like yogurt but otherwise she eats finger food or bites off our plate...
- It's probably not that he doesn't like the spoon. He's still got the tongue thrusting reflex where he will naturally push objects out of his mouth. This means that h...
Baby Food
Asked by A.F. from New York
on December 31, 2009
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Where do you think is the most economical store to buy baby food? The supermarket usually isn't the best. Most of my friends with babies say Babies 'R Us. I thought Co...
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- We found Target to be the cheapest for almost all our baby needs, food included. They also just started making their own brand snacks and food. My kids arent eating ...
- yes, food processor. if you have time for you, then you should have time to also make food for baby
- BJ's does sell baby food and it is by far the least expensive place to buy it- unless you have a great store coupon and a sale!
Self Feeding Issues - Still Spoon Fed at 1 Years Old
Asked by L.C. from San Francisco
on February 4, 2010
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My daughter is one and does not show any interest in self feeding. She is a great eater and will pretty much give most things a chance. However, anything put in front ...
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- It is time for her to start learning but it will take time. I started by giving her finger foods to play with while I fed my daughter. I also gave her a spoon so we bo...
- My daughter (now 2) was so horrible at trying to self feed that I usually just ended up feeding her myself. Then one day (maybe around 18 months), she picked up the s...
- Honestly, my second son is 15 months old and still spoon fed. I don't see a problem with it, as long as your daughter is getting food and happy. My doctor told me 18...
Feeding Device/utensil
Asked by J.C. from Amarillo
on October 30, 2009
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I hope you guys can help me.....Has anyone ever heard of a dipper? It is a feeding device or utensil. I have been told about it, recently. It is not a spoon. It has a...
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- Yes, I bought some online just a couple months ago. They are called Little Dippers and they are by Gerber. I could NOT find them locally in any store - Walmart, BRU, ...
- http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Lil-Dippers/dp/B000RFBV6U Amazon has it for $2.44
- you should be able to find it at any local grocery store, Target, or Wal Mart - neither of my boys were interested in it though, they preferred a real utensil.
Baby on Airplaine
Asked by S.C. from Los Angeles
on May 19, 2010
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Taking our 11 month old on a 12 hour plane ride. I'm a little afraid that baby might get an earache on take off or landing, I have heard this is a common problem. Ot...
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- To help his ears, we took along a bunch of lollipops when we flew with our then-12-month-old. A pharmacist had suggested it, and it worked great! We used Dum-Dums, s...
- We just flew with our 12 month old. I brought some little toys for her to play with that were new (I got at dollar stores) plus some that were her favorite. Things wo...
- It hasn't been said but be careful if you allow the baby to breastfeed during take-of and landing. Because this will be a new experience for your child he/she might b...
HELP!! She Has to Have the Spoon & Cries
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on January 9, 2008
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My 7 mo daughter loves food and she just cant wait to eat. However she insists on feeding herself. It's been a real struggle to shovel the food in fast enough so she...
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- I had to rotate 3 spoons. DS would grab the one I had, so I'd get another, but he'd grab that one with the other hand. So with a third spoon I'd shovel some food in,...
- I, too, agree with Karen. Try two spoons! Sure it might be messy now, but at least she's learning. I didn't think it was possible to shove the food in fast enough...
- I agree with Karen. Thats what worked with our son. Give her a spoon, let her "feed" herself while you put a spoonful of whatever into her mouth. Also, you can help gu...
Formula Feeding and Cereal
Asked by J.S. from Washington DC
on April 10, 2008
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I have a 3 and a half month old infant who in one feeding can eat up to 6-8 oz of formula, we tried to give her cereal but she didn't really want it, but does anyone h...
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- Hey Jodi, I am a mother of 3 children, ages 7,4, and 5 months old. If you try a spoonful of baby food applesauce or pears that may help sweeten the taste. Plus, y...
- Your baby probably isn't ready for solids yet. Most peds say not to start solids (even cereal) until 6 mos. That's when I started with my son (who is breastfed). Some ...
- J., My family doctor told me not to feed my infant solid food until she was 4 to 6 months old. I don't think you should worry about it yet.
Need Advice About Breast Feeding
Asked by A. from Dallas
on May 6, 2009
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I have a 2 1/2 month old daughter that I've been breastfeeding since birth. I'm going on a trip for 10 days and was planning on just having her bottle fed for the 10 ...
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- A lot of times babies will refuse the breast especially at such a young age if given a bottle. A bottle will feed them fast and they get frustrated with the breast wh...
- Realize that taking milk from a bottle is easier. Your baby will find that she won't want to work so hard to get her milk from you after a 10 day lapse. However,...
- I think it is likely that you will be able to breastfeed upon your return. I breastfed both my little ones until they were 6 months old. However, I had to go back to w...
Feeding Wars
Asked by M.R. from Benton Harbor
on April 25, 2010
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My 9 month old won't eat mashed foods from a spoon! Help!
I tried to give her her own spoon and bowl to entertain herself. That worked for two weeks... She started ...
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- Discipline her? No, she's only 9-months old and doing what every other 9-month old does at feeding time. Part of her learning experience is playing with her food. Sh...
- She's testing boundaries. Stand firm. YOU feed her, don't let her do it herself (if you intend on her eating anything). I'm talking about both finger foods and spoon...
- Hmmm. What she did was because you fed it to her against her will? You don't need to discipline your daughter, you just need to take her away from the table and th...
