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13 Month Old Is Only 19 Pounds
Asked by T.M. from Toledo
on April 29, 2009
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today we went to Braydens dr appt.. a well check.. well, when she put him on the scale and it said "18" pounds, she wasnt suprised, but inside i was like, What the? ...
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- I would not worry too much, my daughter was only 17 pounds at 12 months (she to was breastfed as well as ate other foods when she was around 10 months) We put her on p...
- Keep doing what you're doing, he sounds fine. My 2nd child was like that... 19 pounds at her 1 year check-up. She didn't gain hardly any weight between the 6 month an...
- I wouldn't worry about it at all!! This same thing happened to me with my daughter and the Ped. wanted us to see nutritionist and everything but we pretty much told hi...
Introducing Solids
Asked by K.G. from Miami
on March 4, 2011
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Hi again!! My little one will be 6 months in about 1 week. I have been exclusively breastfeeding and we are looking forward to introducing solids. The pediatrician r...
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- I always started with basic rice cereal then after a few days I introducted applesauce-I have heard to introduce veggies before fruits but I think either is fine, but ...
- Yes. What Allison said.
- Rice cereal was the first. I put it in her bottle to help with acid reflux and/or keep tummy fuller. I mixed it with formula in a bowl to feed her. Bananas are easy...
Disneyland for a 22 Month Old?
Asked by J.H. from Los Angeles
on May 5, 2009
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I am able to get into Disneyland for FREE on my birthday this year... and I really want to go!! But there are several questions/concerns.... my son will be 22 months a...
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- GO! My kids both had their first visit when they were a week old. We love Disneyland. Go and have fun. There are places to change your little one and feed him too....
- You should go. I think this is the only year where they are doing the free birthday thing and it is so expensive! Is there someone else you can take instead of/in ad...
- Ugh. Go by yourself. Or get a sitter. We went when my first daughter was 2 1/2 and it was too hot, too sunny, too loud, $15 for a crummy cheeseburger, lines were to...
Introducing Solids
Asked by J.C. from Kansas City
on January 6, 2011
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Hi :) We are working on introducing solids to our 5 month old daughter. She did rice cereal for a week - did fine.. in the middle of her week of oatmeal.. so far do...
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- Sounds like a fine plan, if you make your own baby food the whole fruit vs vegs first doesn't apply, they'll eat both. Bananas, apples, peas, squash are all good next...
- As Jen A. said, be careful of prepping your own root veggies (carrots, beets, etc.) because they can have high levels of nitrates, even organically grown ones. Commer...
- I started my son on rice cereal, then oatmeal, then sweet potatoes. After the sweet potatoes passed his taste test, I just gave him everything (carrots, green beans, p...
How Can I Get My 8 Month Old to Go Poo- I Gave Her Prunes and Applesauce- Efa's
Asked by L.S. from San Francisco
on October 18, 2009
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My daughter , well all 3 of my kids have been once a week or so poopers-but now that she is eating some food she is writhing in pain like she is constipated -I have tr...
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- My doctor recommended adding a little bit of wheat bran to the baby's food to help get things moving.
- Watermelon has been a lifesaver for us. We also make smoothies every morning, but I'm not sure your 8 month old could drink from a straw just yet. Best of luck, C.
- We went through a similar situation with my son when we started introducing solids to him arond 6 months old. Sometimes, he would seem uncomfortable, while other times...
Introducing Solids
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on October 18, 2010
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My baby will be 6 months this week, He is 4 months adjusted age. His last appointment his ped had told me we can start solids for him at 6 months. I need some guidance...
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- K for the first year of your babies life the majority of his nutrition should come from breast milk or formula. Basically all cereal and baby food is for is to teach y...
- Rice cereal is a training food. Start by mixing it very runny. You will know your baby is ready to start eating when he can move the food from the spoon to the back ...
- I was also clueless with my first baby. I bought a book by Ruth Yaron, called "Super Baby Food". It was fantastic. It told me when to introduce each food, how much to ...
Breakfast for 17 Month Old
Asked by L.W. from Bloomington
on June 10, 2008
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Hello. I have a 17 month old daughter and I am wondering what to feed her for breakfast. Since she was a year, we have given her cheerios and then a Gerber 2nd Foods...
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- I give my kids sliced bananas or those little manderine oranges that are packed in those little cups. The kids love them because they are sweet and they are so easy f...
- Good decision keeping the fruits in the morning. My son loves fruit. Bananas sliced up in small pieces is definitely a great idea but that could get tiresome after a w...
- Hi Lanie. My response may be different from what you'd expect. I have a 2.5 year old and she still enjoys "baby food". It's a great way, i think, to get her to eat org...
Banana Gagging?
Asked by N.M. from Denver
on January 6, 2009
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My 6 month old son recently tried banana for the first time and he gagged everytime i tried to feed it to him (like he tasted it and then would gag). He eats rice cer...
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- My son did this with almost all foods. It usually is a texture thing. I would keep trying. It usually takes a lot to tries. Good Luck..:)
- Bananas by nature are very sweet and may just be more than he is ready for. Try waiting a week or 2 and try again. Most children need foods introduced 10 times befor...
- Hi N., My mom always says that I gagged and spit out bananas from the very beginning and I still can't stand them till this day (even the smell makes me sick). You...
How Do You Bathe Your Toddler (19 Month)?
Asked by M.T. from Minneapolis
on May 12, 2011
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Hi, we've been bathing our son in an infant bath tub all along - it's a kind that the baby can sit either more reclined or straight up (has two back rests) - it origin...
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- I wash our 16 mo old in the tub with his older brother. When he was little I just put his baby tub in the big tub. As soon as he was able to sit up (5 or 6 months), I ...
- As soon as mine could sit up I transitioned to the regular tub. I squat or kneel and bathe them and let them play a bit in the water. You can get padded kneeling bench...
- When my daughter was a little little baby (first two months, maybe?) we hopped into the tub with her--or rather, pulled her into the tub with me. At about 2 months, I ...
Wants Only Fruit
Asked by S.P. from New York
on July 2, 2010
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Oh, I know this must be one of the most tired, reworked questions there is, but please help a first-time mom! My 14-month-old daughter has always had a good appetite, ...
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- Your daughter is developing a good habit. As long as she is eating lunch and dinner there is nothing wrong with having just fruit for breakfast. I used to eat just can...
- My son is 13 months and would eat bananas, strawberries, and blueberries by the pint if I let him! I second all the comments below. I think it's fine if that's all she...
- I would just let her have fruit if that is what she wants. She has a a good diet so I would not worry. You could always triy scrambled eggs, french toast, pancakes...
