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Eating
Asked by T.B. from St. Louis
on October 26, 2008
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Our 3 month old has never been a good eater (always fussing after 2 oz or so, and never eats more than 4 oz at a time) However, last weekend he has decided to not eat...
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- My 7 year old was a horrible eater at that age! He was the same way...NEVER drank over 4oz bottles...even at 8 months old he wouldn't eat over 4 oz. He would cry thr...
- Don't know about the red in the diaper--but would definitely look for answers if it happens again. The lack of eating and vomiting may be Gastroesophageal reflux dise...
- maybe he can't digest milk,be it formula or breast.my daughter had that problem,and I put her on soy,which solved it.Just a suggestion.
Sick Constantly!
Asked by M.B. from Miami
on March 6, 2008
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Hi Ladies...
I am looking for any and all advice, suggestions, thoughts, and experiences. My 8 month old daughter has been sick for a month straight! Just as it see...
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- M., I'm so sorry you and your baby have this challenge. Sounds to me like you're trying everything you can find to make her comfortable and regain her health. The...
- You may want to get a second opinion. My childrens' doctor is very smart and has years of experience and I would highly recommend her. Her name is Kaneez Agha and sh...
- Stay strong mom but one good advice you did already receive is removing some of the chemicals from your home Melalluca is a good choice but also check Schakely product...
Stomach Issues ......
Asked by T.H. from Melbourne
on November 5, 2006
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Since my son was born he has had issues with gas and belly aches ...... we tried all the different formulas out there nothing ever worked ..... the doctor finally said...
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- Dear T., My 8 month old niece Abby had the same thing, she would cry non-stop, her belly was in constant pain, the ped. suggested several different formulas, her mo...
- So sorry for all your headaches. My 14 month has constipation problems. What appears to work some of the time is one jar of prunes with pears, half prune juice and h...
- Hi T., You should giving your baby any cow milk or regular formula if that is what he is taking. Try soy milk, rice milk, goat milk (Publix has it). Try one kind ...
Atopic Dermatitis for 3 Month Old Boy
Asked by M.B. from San Diego
on April 3, 2010
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My son started to have rashes in the his face since we got him from the hospital. We thought it is just about the changes in the weather like heat. But now that he is ...
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- I wouldn't waste my time or money going to another pediatrician, if the problem is his skin, go to a dermatologist :) They specialize in all skin problems.
- You need to start removing certain foods from his diet to see if that is the cause, dairy and soy being the first. You do not need to stop breastfeeding!!!! That is th...
- My cousin dealt with this same issue with her son, who is now 6. It is allergies, to food, to the carpet, to everything. They ripped out their carpet, use nothing bu...
Excessive Spit Up
Asked by H.G. from Cleveland
on September 17, 2007
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Hello everyone! I currently take care of a 5 month old little girl who has excessive spit up. It can be hours after she has had a bottle and out it comes. We go thro...
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- Is the spit up pure formula as if no digestion has taken place hours later? Are there any hard knots in the stomach area? I would suggest implementing reflux precauti...
- As a cargiver to an almost 9 month old, we have gone thru a similar situation. Finally about two months ago, the parents of this child went to Soy Milk and the little ...
- My son was the spit up king when he was a baby. He was on the Smililac Isomil (milk and lactose free), which is supposedly the best for spit up. It didn't really help....
How Much Milk Do Your Kids Drink
Asked by L.A. from Boston
on January 24, 2013
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I have two boys ages 1 and 3.5 years old. I am serious when I say that we are almost going through a gallon a day. Is that crazy or normal. We have tried to reduce ...
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- When my boys were little, they did drink a lot of milk. We, as a family, still go through about a gallon and a half a week. That said, they were not allowed to hav...
- My kids drink a quart a day between the two of them. So, in THEORY, if I didn't drink any milk at all or cook with it at all, then a gallon would last us 4 days. Rea...
- My son is now 11 and there are days when we NEVER drink milk. I have never been someone who never thought milk was necessary for kid's development.. I just don't buy t...
Underweight 6 Month Old
Asked by E.B. from Asheville
on October 6, 2009
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My son is under weight because he had severe GERD, He just turned 6 months old and he weighs 14.5 lbs (but he is 28 1/2 inches long). I cant get him to drink more than...
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- Hi E., If you do decide to give him cereal in his bottles, use a nipple with a larger hole in it, like maybe an orange juice nipple. I would prefer to actually fee...
- I have a tall and skinny one myself. Your little guy sounds just fine. But we started rice cereal at this age. Then added bananas and peas, carrots and apples over ...
- The cereal in the bottles will work great. My daughter was only about 15 lbs at 6 months. She is 7 years old now. She is only 38 lbs. She took Zantac in the bottles as...
1 Year Old Allergic to Cow's Milk
Asked by M.N. from Bangor
on April 13, 2009
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My almost 12 month old boy have started to self-wean a few days ago. He nursed for a shorter period of time, but cries after he unlatches and does not want to latch-on...
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- I would not make the assumption that your son is allergic to cows milk. I would consult your pediatrician and possibly see an allergist if your pediatrician agreees t...
- Since he is almost 12 months, I wouldn't worry about it. As long as he gets calcium through leavy greens, milk should not be a staple in his diet (contrary to popular...
- Stay away from cows milk!! It is highly allergenic. If you need some alternatives, try almond, hemp or goats milk. Soy milk can also be allergenic so be careful. How a...
Holding Baby ALL DAY!
Asked by A.H. from Boise
on January 24, 2007
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Help! I have a 3 month old baby that absolutely will NOT let me put him down! I feed him, hold him, play with him, change him, and when he is tired, put him to sleep...
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- My second son slept in his car seat! He'd fall asleep in our arms but once he was laid down he woke up! Also, my third son loves activities. I have to constantly ch...
- Please do not take this the wrong way, but I had to watch this video before I could take my baby home that I think has some good ideas in it about what you are talking...
- I just wondered if you have had him checked for reflux. Maybe he is hurting and that is why he is screaming all the time. The reason I say this is because this is what...
Spit Up
Asked by R.D. from Tampa
on May 15, 2008
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My son is already on soy formula yet he constantly spits up. He will usually spit up some after he finishes feeding and then again about an hour or two later. Any sugg...
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- Could be reflux. My 3 month old daughter has it, and is on medication. Her Dr. said the meds don't stop the spitting up, just the irritabiity , neutralizes the acid. B...
- R., I know have gotten many responses to your request but I just wanted to comment that my son had and still has at 2 and1/2 acid reflux. He waas constantly spitting ...
- Ask your doctor about Gripe Water. It worked for us. You can get it at the health food store or Walgreens. Also, maybe switch formula. We use Similac Sensitive and it...
