Stages & Milestones: Gerber
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Doc Says to Start Rice Cereal at 4 Mo
Asked by L.G. from Philadelphia
on March 12, 2008
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Hi moms,
At my son's 4 month check up appt this morning, the doctor recommended starting rice cereal. I'm just a bit weary of this and here is why.... Brayden was bor...
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- Hi L. -- My son was 9 weeks premature but I did start him at 4 mos and he loved it! He's now 15 yo and no signs of prematurity despite the fact that the neo-natal do...
- Hi L., My baby girl has also had intolerances to certain foods and I have been on the soy/dairy/egg/nut/peanut-free diet since she was about 2 1/2 months...she is n...
- Hi, I am D.. I am proud SAH mom of a beautiful, active and intelligent 16 mos old daughter, Veronica. Veronica was not a preemie but was small when she was born. At...
More Potty Training Woes
Asked by M.B. from Seattle
on February 21, 2008
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I give up, I've seen all the posts about problems with potty training, and have tried (what seems like) everything I can think of.
I have a 4 1/2 year old son that...
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- well, I was feeling that way about my son, although he hadnt had the setbacks when a friend told me it took her son 3 days of constant accidents and a week of frequent...
- I don't know what the answet is for potty training. I went throught the same thing with my son. He is now 7 1/2, but he didn't potty train until he was 4 3/4 years old...
- I would recommend that you keep your son seated on the toilet seat until he goes and doesn't leave the toilet until he does go. I know it may seem like tough love b...
5 1/2 Month Old Started Cereal, Now Waking Several Times per Night
Asked by M.K. from Sheboygan
on March 2, 2009
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We just started rice cereal with our 5 1/2 month old. She had been sleeping through the night most of the time, but not consistently and we had recently been able to ...
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- I agree with Elizabeth 100%! Grains are often very hard on the body. Stop the cereal for a couple of weeks and you will probably see a difference!
- Hi M., The baby is probably thirsty, make sure you give the baby a bottle of liquid with the cereal.
- I'd put my money on teething. My son, who is now 8 months, went through something similar about that age. It has been several years since my daughter cut teeth so it...
How Do I Start Feeding Table Foods?
Asked by M.P. from Houston
on July 27, 2008
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So, I have an almost 10 month old who eats very well and still wants to nurse ALL the time. I am trying to introduce table foods since he wants to start feeding himse...
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- My daughter just started liking food at a little over 11 months, and we've pretty much only done finger foods. She didn't like baby food much. I started with avocado...
- If your baby loves the cheerios, and is picking them up on his own, I would try to go ahead and give him some super soft finger food - try canned pears cut up small or...
- How fun!!! I just loved it when my little one started feeding herself - so funny to watch. Let's see, some of the things I feed her are shredded cheddar cheese, shre...
Night Time Bottle
Asked by L.S. from Eugene
on June 13, 2008
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My son is bottle fed alimentum because if his reflux/colic in the first months. He's 6 months today.
My problem is that he takes a bottle every 3-4 hours.
His Sche...
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- Have you tried increasing the amount he takes at his other feedings? Try giving him 9 oz each other feeding to see if he can feel more full through the night.
- Hi Lynelle, there is no need for a "cold turkey" methods here. Just start diluting the 1 am bottle with water until it is just water. He will figure out that there is ...
- He is still young and may want to feed at night still. I would let him eat if he wants. My 6 mos old still wakes up at 2am to feed. Good luck!
When Should You Worry!
Asked by M.S. from Indianapolis
on February 24, 2008
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I have a ten month old who is doing all of the normal activity of a ten month. Here is my worry. When should he be able to feed himself and when should I be concerne...
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- M., I guess that depends on what you classify as "feeding himself." At 10 months, a child should be able to somewhat use a spoon to get food into his mouth and use...
- Have you tried cheerios or puffs snacks for him? Those are easy to pick up and eat. If he's not using his pincer grasp, yet you may need to show him. One other thing y...
- I think my daughter started feeding herself around 9 months. It was just Cheerios and Gerber Puffs at first. She doesn't use a spoon or anything by herself yet. Remem...
Seeking a Pediatrician Nearby Bellerose, Floral Park, or New Hyde Park Area
Asked by S.C. from New York
on January 31, 2008
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Dear moms,
I am a new mom of 6-month old baby girl. I am seeking a good pediatrician who has time to listen and answer my questions when I bring my daughter for re...
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- Hi S.- i live in floral park and my ped is in lake success, right next to LIJ. Her name is Patricia Herko, select pediatric's. ###-###-####. 410 lakeville rd. I've ne...
- Hi, I use MD'S 4 Kids at 935 Northern blvd in Great Neck. They are awesome. It's a group od doctors. I use two of the Doctors. Dr. Gerber he is very communicative ...
- I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Maurice Chianese of Pro-Health Pediatrics. He is located right off of New Hyde Park Road. His number is 516-622-PEDS. He is gentle, friendly ...
Eating Issues for an Infant
Asked by L.R. from Kansas City
on September 19, 2006
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I have a 9 month old who is having some issues transitioning into eating baby food. She would prefer the bottle over baby food. Any suggestions on how I can get her to...
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- Don't sweat it. My oldest daughter, whom is 7 years old now, didn't care for food much either. Just keep encouraging it. By the time she was a year old all she want...
- First and foremost, your baby knows what is best for her for the most part. If she does not want to eat certain foods you may want to check for allergies. My daughter ...
- Hi L.. i had the same problems with my daughter. you didn't say if your child is trying to eat baby food or if she's rejecting it altogether. My daughter would try ...
Premee with Eating issues....mom Needs Ideas on Different Foods
Asked by S.O. from Jacksonville
on October 6, 2006
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my son is now 18 months old and was born two months early and has been seen by a speech therapist for his eating issues. he has what is call sensory intigration issue...
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- Hey, O.k now this may sound strange, but my husbands grandmother used to cook filet mignon and put it into a food processor for him and his brothers when they were...
- ok if he wont chew then put in the blender and make him drink it =) if thinks hes getting juice at dinner time instead of food he may actually drink it and get his nut...
- Hi there: sensory issues are sometimes hard to understand and adapt to. My daughter is borderline sensory as well. All she wanted was milk. Suck the juice out of e...
9Mo Boy Won't Take a Bottle/sippy Cup/spoon
Asked by S.K. from Phoenix
on April 15, 2009
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Advice? Anyone face the same situation?
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- Hi, I am a dietitian and Mom of 3 boys. I would push fruits and veggies for constipation, breast feeding is supposed to be primary feeding at 9 months so really he is...
- Who is your Dr.? Before doing something so invasive you may want to get a second opinion. We see dana ursea at phoenix childrens. She is absolutely wonderful. Dont...
- You mentioned that he fell below "the" curve on his weight gain. Do you mean that "his" curve dropped off or that he is just below the average 50th percentile? Just ...
