Solid Foods & Weaning
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Feeding Solid Food to My 8 Month Old...
Asked by M.N. from Cleveland
on March 28, 2007
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I HAVE done this before but for whatever reason right now I cannot remember how my son ate at my daughter's age. I have been giving her cereal, a jar of fruit for lunc...
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- Hi M.: It seems like I'm feeding my 8mo. old a bit more than you are right now (I hope I'm not overfeeding!) But she seems to be doing very well. Here's what's on our...
- You're doing fine! We started offering solids at 6 months, but my daughter didn't really start eating them (except for the occasional pea or a few bites of jarred food...
- My child will be 8 months next week, and he basically eats the same thing. He has 2-3 tablespoons cereal and 6oz formula for breakfast, a jar of stage 2 fruit and a 6 ...
To Wean or Not to Wean?
Asked by K.K. from Los Angeles
on July 15, 2009
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My son is 6 1/2 months old and I have been exclusively breastfeeding him since we got the hang of it when he was about 2 months old. Originally he had a lot of difficu...
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- K. - It doesn't have to be all or nothing. When I had to go back to work after having my daughter 5 years ago, I just breastfed her in the morning before work and at ...
- K. I feel for you, this is tough and I bet getting negative responses makes it worse.... I weaned my DD at 8 months and it was a smooth transition, do it now he will ...
- pump 1-2 times at work for a few months, it should only take 12-15 minutes if you double pump (use a hands free pumping bra, breast pump wipes, a good pump - medela). ...
Starting My Little Girl on Solid Food...
Asked by A.S. from Austin
on August 19, 2008
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Hi Moms!! Come next week and we plan to start our little gilr on solid food. Although I have noproblems with giving her packaged food, we would like to try some home m...
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- Hi there, I'm an early childhood development and education specialist and a professional nanny. I've been in the field of infant/toddler/preschool education for over...
- Hi, This is easy and so much better for them than the jar food, and this way there are no additives or fillers. Start with small amounts of organic fresh or frozen f...
- Hi There! I am a grandmother now but I fed my daughter very little canned baby food. You should ask your pediatrician what foods to start with and at what intervals...
Pregnancy Nursing and Weaning
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on May 2, 2006
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I have a 13 month old son who nurses before naps and bedtime and often wakes a night and wants to nurse.
I am 11 weeks pregnant with baby #2, and my midwife suggest...
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- Hi, I nursed my child to 13 1/2 months, and started with night weaning. There is a good book I found very helpful for weaning from the breast (rather than a bottle). ...
- To wean my son, I started having Daddy put him to bed and respond to him at night - that way, he weaned to another person, not an object that he would get attached to....
- I don't have any advice on weaning but just wanted to let you know that it is possible to nurse through pregnancy. I am 30 weeks pregnant and still nurse my 2.5 yr. o...
When to Wean Baby off Bottle
Asked by J.W. from Dallas
on April 28, 2008
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What age do you wean your baby completely off of all bottles? Suggestions on how to wean them?
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- It just depends on when you want to. I think today's society puts to much emphasis on taking children's comfort items away to soon. And really how much different is ...
- Most pedi's say 12 months, but I let my first child keep the night bottle much longer. He was probably closer to two when we did away with that one. However, I never...
- i think 1 year is a good time. i tried earlier and felt like the worst mom; my daughter was so sad. i gave it back to her and the second try was easy. i COMPLETELY ...
Starting Solid Food - Need Help
Asked by K.F. from Chicago
on March 17, 2008
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I am a first time of a 5 1/2 month old baby girl who started solid food last week. Her pediatrician said it was time to start. I started one meal a day (in the eveni...
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- She will eat when she is ready. Just remember, every child is different. The best advice I've been given is that they will eat when they are hungry/ready. (My daughter...
- I recommend using just small amounts of the rice cereal to start. It could be, also, that your baby is not used to/afraid of the spoon - let her play with it and get ...
- I too do not think that your child is ready for solids. My youngest was the same way; even though she showed interest in what I was eating she did not want it herself...
"How to Wean"
Asked by S.C. from Detroit
on June 28, 2008
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I feel like my milk is decreasing again and I cannot nurse her in the middle of the night without major discomfort, because all she is doing is sucking and not getting...
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- My friend make a rule around that age that there was "no nursing until Mr. Sun comes up." It was hard but she stuck to it. At 18 months she should be able to put her s...
- I'm not sure what's going on that your milk has decreased. Many of us nurse our children longer than this and that often means at least one middle-of-the-night feedin...
- Perhaps check out the book.. the No Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers by Elizabeth Pantley.. she talks about how to night wean (which is some ways is what you'll be doin...
To Wean or Not to Wean?
Asked by J.H. from Los Angeles
on November 12, 2008
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I am reading so many different arguments for both sides. My heart says that I want to have this closeness and bonding with him forever. That I am not ready to let this...
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- I would go with your gut feeling, as you know what is best for your little one. Mamas usually do! There is evidence that nursing beyond a year still has health benef...
- it seems to me that your mommie instincts are telling you to keep it up. If it is still working for you and your son why would you stop. Ignore our culture and go with...
- Wow, you have done an amazing job! The national average of breastfeeding is only 3 months, and you have for over 1 year. Congrats! Obviously there are unending bene...
How Do I Go About Weaning Breastfeeding?
Asked by T.M. from New York
on January 4, 2008
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My daughter just turned 6 months and I am ready to start weaning her off of me and onto formula. What is the easiest way to go about doing this? I love breastfeeding a...
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- Replace one feeding at a time, at the same time of day consistently. Wait at least three days in between replacing the 2nd, 3rd, 4th etc feedings so that your breasts...
- Starting with alternating breastfeeding with bottle feeding worked best for me. Gradually reduce the breastfeeding sessions from there. IF your baby has trouble tran...
- First of all don't let anyone tell you that you should feel guilty about weaning. Do what feels right for you and your family. Like others said just replace a feedin...
Weaning a 12 Month Old
Asked by M.N. from Los Angeles
on May 10, 2010
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I have a question about weaning. My son is 10.5 months old and I'm planning on starting to wean him at 11 months (per pediatrician's okay). I understand what I am su...
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- You don't really have to quit, breastfeeding beyond a year can be great for you and your baby. I think a lot of people stop because they are worried about what people ...
- Is he taking solids? By 12 months, he should be eating 3 solid meals a day, plus a morning and afternoon snack. He should have milk in the a.m., at snacktime (about 3p...
- Yes Just replace the feedings that hes missed with other Nourishment, Milk or food. There is a chart where it says the OZ needed per age group of milk a day. I believe...
