Recalls: Toddler
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Formula and Constipation - Still Struggling
Asked by L.E. from Philadelphia
on June 16, 2007
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Thank you for everyone's response to my concerns - I have received some great advice - went to Soy Nestle Good Start - unfortunately after a week, didn't work. So we ...
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- I am having the constipation problem currently with my 9 week old. I'm told by the pediatricians that switching formula is a last resort. I have been giving our son ...
- much to many people's amazement, soy is not always the best option for bebies. many are allergic and it's not that easy to digest. and contrary to previous beliefs, ...
- I went through all of this and the only formula that worked was Enfamil Gentlease for my daughter. I also want to add that I disagree with continuing any baby on a fo...
14 Month Old Biting While Nursing
Asked by S.S. from Macon
on November 30, 2006
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My 14 month old son has recently started biting me every time he nurses. I know he is getting back teeth in but recently he bites every time he nurses. I might get l...
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- Try a FIRM, "No". Try not to look surprised, or shocked. Immediately after you say, "No"...take him away from your breast and stop the feeding. My baby did it at li...
- First let me say how sorry I was to read that you lost a child. That is unimaginable for me and very heart breaking to hear. If I may ask, how did she pass?As far as t...
- My little girl used to bite me too. What I did to get her to stop was as soon as she started to bite, I put my finger in between my beast and her lip. When she bit dow...
Has Anyone Supplemented at 1 Month?
Asked by C.G. from San Luis Obispo
on June 7, 2009
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my newborn is one month old and he is hungry all of the time..(he is a big boy) It seems like after i breastfeed he is hungry about 20 minutes later again, I have star...
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- My 1st was not gaining weight as fast as his doctor wanted so he recommended supplementation. I could not get much milk at all pumping, so it was wonderful for me to ...
- Hi C. The first few weeks can be pretty rough, huh? :-) I'm sure you've gotten this advice on other posts, but I'd strongly encourage you to work with a lactatio...
- DO NOT SUPPLIMENT!! Your right, it is a terrible idea!! This is your first big growth spurt and it will stop!! Breasts are SUPPLY & DEMAND. Stop the pumping and just f...
Weaning My 6 Month Old
Asked by A.W. from Phoenix
on March 4, 2008
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I plan on starting to wean my daughter after she turns 6 months old next week. I have about a 3 months supply of breastmilk frozen and plan on pumping until my supply...
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- I did a similar thing with my now 1 year old daughter. I pumped exclusively, but sometimes had to supplement with formula when she was consuming more that I could pro...
- A., I'm with Deneen, I don't know why other people are adressing why you are weaning instead of how to wean. It is your choice and works best for your family. I don't...
- I had problems with supply when I was nursing my daughter so I had to supplement. I found that since her body was used to digesting breast milk, she could only handle ...
Sick 6 Month Old!
Asked by E.N. from Indianapolis
on October 16, 2006
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Starting around the first week of September, my son started getting REALLY sick and has never really gotten ALL better. I have had him into the doctor A LOT, probably ...
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- My son (who is now 3 1/2) was really sick when he was less than a month old and seemed to take forever to get well. He caught RSV but we were paying close attention to...
- has your doctor mentioned giving children's benadryl? i was giving that to my 7 mo old for a few days and it seemed to help some. check with your doctor, but the dose ...
- Some kids just get sick. There may never really be a reason for it. I have a 6 yr old who was diagnosed with failure to thrive when he was 1 and he has pretty much bee...
15 Month Baby Only Taking milk..no Solids
Asked by R.M. from New York
on April 23, 2011
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My baby has been lately very fussy over solids , she will Not eat anything given by me instead she is willing to eat anything on floor or given to her in hand but that...
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- At 15 months my daughter was feeding herself most of the time. I would try to find foods that give your daughter the opportunity to feed herself. Also, at 15 months,...
- I agree that maybe letting her take charge of her eating will help. I give my 15 month old finger food on his high chair tray, spoonable food on the tray and a spoon ...
- You also might consider limiting her milk. It can make her feel full so she won't want to eat. Cutting back on the milk might make her hungrier and more willing to eat...
9 Month Old Son Refuses Bottle and Sippy Cup
Asked by K.L. from San Diego
on September 11, 2008
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My son has recently (the past week) refused to drink his formula. He used to drink 3 bottles of it a day (24 oz. total). He loved it! Now, he pushes it away! I tri...
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- I know how you feel, my son started at 8 months and he kept it up until he was 3 years old!!! The only thing I could think to do was give him lots and lots of applesau...
- My son went through that briefly with teething, but I don't think it lasted that long. Check with pediatrician. But in the meantime, try mixing his formula in with his...
- Hi Kristy, have you tried the orajel and the frozen teething toy? that might help with the teething discomfort, and may encourage him to take the bottle.Also if he is ...
Sleeping Problems with Almost 1 Year Old
Asked by A.L. from Chicago
on May 29, 2009
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I am at a loss, and at my wits end. My daughter, who will be 1 in June, is a horrible sleeper. She hates going to bed, as soon as you walk into her room she starts s...
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- I'm wondering if maybe she's having issues with her belly? Both my sons were "colicky" and switching to soy formula and then soy milk when they were one helped a lot....
- A., You have probably tried some of these already, but I'm going to tell you anyway. My children are two years apart, and I have developed sleeping problems because ...
- Hi A., I don't really have any new advice but I just wanted to send my warm thoughts and some strength your way. You are in a truly difficult situation and I hope ...
"Crying It Out" for 4 Month Old
Asked by C.V. from Detroit
on October 5, 2009
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Im curious about other mom's experiences with letting infants cry it out to help them initiate sleeping through the night. Does this work? My son is 4 months old and ...
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- ooohhh goodness have you opened a can of worms with this one! I am sure this will get many responses. My opinion, I don't care what doctors and others say if a baby cr...
- I won't tell you one way or another what to do, however, I will say that it is A LOT harder to help them sleep through the night later on than it is when they are litt...
- Google the Ferber method. This is a little less harsh and proven to work after 3 nights.
1 Year Old Just Started Cow's Milk
Asked by N.F. from Seattle
on May 10, 2010
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My 1 year old just started drinking organic whole cow's milk. I have noticed my son's appetite has increased a lot compared to when he was drinkning formula. He doesn'...
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- At a year old my daughter was eating way more than what you son eats. She drank milk and nursed three times a day. She also at three regular meals everyday and pretty ...
- I have a 13 month old and she has about 6 ounces when she wakes up and then a regular breakfast (waffles, eggs, banana, etc..). She then has a morning snack at 10:00. ...
- He sounds hungry to me! I think he needs regular meals, he could really even eat what you eat, just cut up well. We used a slap chop to make food the right consisten...
