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7 Month Old Eating Too Little?
Asked by A.M. from Columbus
on May 31, 2007
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I have a 7 month old baby boy who is working on the Stage 1 foods. He's now had all the vegetables and we're working through the fruits. My question is how much shou...
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- When we started my daughter on solids, she still had about 4-5 bottles per day, along with some baby cereal at meals with the veggies & fruits. If he's only having 2 b...
- By the time hannah was 7 months old she was already on stage 2 and starting on some stage 3's you may want to start on some stage 2s now. They are just a little thicke...
- A., I am assuming you are giving him bottles along with the food. I think our ped. wanted our son to have 30 oz. of formula along with the food. I agree with the ...
From Vegetarian to Vegan... Health Dilemma....
Asked by I.B. from Los Angeles
on April 9, 2013
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Hi,
My 17 y/o son decided to become a vegetarian a year ago. He stopped eating meet/chicken/fish, but continued eating eggs and dairy products. Few days ago he decl...
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- So... the only difference is he is now not eating dairy and eggs? We do not need dairy past infancy, and nothing says we must have eggs. Are you worried about ca...
- The only advice I can give is that you and he definitely seek the advice of a nutritionist and start researching on how to safely be a Vegan by consuming all the right...
- I second working with a nutrionist. They can tell you what replacement products are to make sure his body is getting the nutrients he needs.
Re: Our Budget Needs Help - Husband So Stubborn
Asked by L.J. from Rochester
on August 13, 2012
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Thanks everyone for your thoughtful replies! I'm sorry I'm just getting back to all of you. I do have a follow-up question to this. Does anyone follow Dave Ramsey'...
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- We do a zero-balance budget. If all the money is assigned to a category, there are no surprises. We don't do cash-only, because that is not practical for us. Do...
- Yes, read the book if you want or just use the principles that Dave gives and get the Mint app on your phone. This is the ONLY thing that has worked for us. It takes...
- My opinion is that as long as it is you trying to budget and then get your husband's input, it's going to be a conflict. The good part of an educational program is th...
Two Year Old Is Too Picky
Asked by K.D. from Boston
on October 28, 2006
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My two year old will be three next week and is the pickiest child. When she was a baby she loved things like masked potatoes, corn carrots, peas , steak the something ...
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- LoL I have a 3 Year old girl and she does that same thing.. All we do is try to make what she is goin to eat bc we no that she will eat that like the Hot dog and then ...
- my son is the same way he loved vegtables but not fruits now that he has been taken off his pedisure and put on to regual milk he doesnt eat unless it is snakes throug...
- My son is the same way. He just turned 3 in August. He used to eat everything now he would be content with cereal for every meal. That just leave the plate and he wi...
Making Mealtime Less of a Power Struggle
Asked by A.E. from Austin
on July 29, 2009
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My husband and I strongly believe in the old-fashioned "you eat what's been made" philosophy of family dining. We don't make special meals for the kids and we expect ...
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- A comedian once said that more mothers' tired bodies are strewn on the path to toilet training, but I think the food power struggle is a close second. Here is what we...
- Hey there, I am very fortunate to not have picky eaters but when the time has arose for whining etc....they know they do have an alternative. They can either have ...
- I think you are on the right track. We use the same philosophy for our almost 5 year old. She always asks "how many bites do I need to eat?" At first I would give her ...
Pain While Having Bowel Movement
Asked by A.N. from New York
on January 7, 2009
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Hi Moms! My son is 11 months old and is a tough and tumble little guy. Every time he has a bowel movement, he cries as if it's painful for him. His diet is well balan...
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- My daughter had this for many years. At its worst she would be screaming with pain, up until age 13. Thankfully we found a probiotic that actually works and that sol...
- Hi A., My nephew had the same problem. He probably needs more fiber in his diet or try using Benefiber. Thanks, C.
- It's a good idea to take him to get a second and even third opinion. When ever you have that gut feeling is telling you something might be wrong and you are not satisf...
It Seems My Kids Are Always sick...any Advice?
Asked by D.J. from New York
on September 4, 2008
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Hi, busy working mom of two boys; an almost 1-year old and an almost 3-year old. They attend daycare two days per week. It seems like they're always sick! We've gon...
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- My kids are always sick too! At our daycare the toddlers have to wash hands as soon as they arrive. My son had 8 ear infections (each one cleared before a new one deve...
- My 2 year old (now 3 and a half) had a sinus infection, ear infections and flu pretty much constantly from sept - may last year. Our holistic prediatrician said there ...
- It does seem like kids are always sick, but this sounds a little excessive...Truthfully, I would get them out of Day Care and find a home based provider (if you can't ...
Getting Toddler to Eat Her Vegetables
Asked by J.B. from Lansing
on January 1, 2009
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My daughter just turned 1. She has never been a picky eater, enjoying all the varieties of baby food there is. However, we have now moved her to mostly table food an...
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- i would try the juice that has veggies in them, also am not sure if you have tryed it but daughter likes pasta so i make chick. alf. with peas in it, or chick. gravy ...
- Hi J., Two suggestions...blend the vegetables and hide them in with other foods, I have heard of other people having great results doing this. The other thing is to ...
- Anytime Xander (14 months) doesn't like something, adding a handful of shredded cheese does the job! I swear kids will eat anything that has cheese on it! Try froze...
Picky Eater
Asked by E.R. from Des Moines
on April 1, 2008
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My son recently turned two years old and has suddenly become a very picky eater. He has about 3 items that he will eat on a regular basis. We are an organic family a...
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- I have a 9 yr old that is very picky, he doesn't like catsup and won't eat anything red, he and I made a deal years ago. He has to take two bites of anything I put in ...
- We give our daughters a supplement that not only has vitamins, but also a daily super profood blend so that I know they're getting more than they need in the fruit and...
- My 19mo old is the same way. Used to eat peas and carrots every night if you'd let her, but now NOTHING that resembles a vegetable. I don't know much about eating orga...
Diet for Loosing Inches
Asked by A.D. from Tyler
on June 29, 2009
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I had my 3rd child 6 1/2 weeks ago. I am still about 6 or 7 lbs which I am not to worried about. I am frustrated with the inches. I am dying to get back in my old c...
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- I've done Weight Watchers since December and breastfed the entire time. I also exercise at least 3 times a week with Stroller Strides. I've lost 5 inches from my wai...
- your body has just redistrubuted the weight, that's all. you should stick with the walking, either tape or otherwise, and add some light toning with hand weights (eve...
- I just want to reaffirm what Patty W. said. The Cinch Plan really works and is safe. V.
