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4 Month Old Refusing Formula (Not Breatfeeding)
Asked by M.M. from Pittsburgh
on January 22, 2008
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My daughter is 4 months old, and her pediatrician and most things I’ve read say that if developmentally ready…. sitting with support, eating from a spoon, grabbing...
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- The reason for her denial of formula could be for innocent reasons: She wants "real" food instead. OR for more serious reasons: She has reflux and it doesn't cause her...
- M., I know you are going to get a LOT of different responses on this one. I personally experienced the same as you with my guy refusing formula and getting about 12 o...
- Have you tried using a different nipple? There are diff. stages and she may not be getting it quick enough so she gives up. But if she is eating well and she is stil...
Can Formula Be Made to Taste Better?
Asked by M.B. from Springfield
on January 22, 2009
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Hi Moms!
I have a question for one on my girlfriends....Her son is 6 months old and she has started givings him fruits for breakfast and veggies for dinner along with...
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- I used to nurse PRIOR to offering food at this age. Six months is still quite young. I only just started the babies on cereal mixed with breastmilk at this age. I beli...
- Ask the doc if he can have water too just to make sure he is hydrated. As long as he is eating and getting his nutrition from food and not losing weight, then she sho...
- I agree about not giving water to a baby this age. He needs the nutrients in formula. The seriousness of this depends on how little formula the baby is drinking....
Any Substitute for Formula to Feed Baby Not Taking Bottle but All Else from Mom?
Asked by C.M. from Miami
on October 6, 2011
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My son is 10+ months. He drinks and eats everything - water, breastmilk, juice, formula, food (solids), the works. Have not tried whole milk as yet but he will take y...
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- I would try a sippy cup or regular cup. I think Pediasure is OK to give him, I think it has a lot of the same ingredents as formula.
- Are you nursing him on both breasts in the morning? That may help. Also, trying a cup with milk/formula in the car might work, too--you won't be "giving" it to him so ...
- Can you feed him some oatmeal with breastmilk or formula in it?
Trouble Supplementing Formula Afer Breastfeeding! HELP!
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on October 16, 2010
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I have been breastfeeding and pumping bottles for my now 5 week old with no problems. He takes a bottle from me or anyone without a care. Today we tried to supplement ...
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- Lesson the formula to less than 1 ounce and increase it slowly.
- Breast milk tastes better....there will be some resistance to something that doesn't taste as good. Babies know that the bottle stops their hunger so he will take to ...
- Is there *any* possible way you can keep breastfeeding him? The comfort will help him after surgery and breastmilk has healing properties. Wishing you the best.
Seeking Good Formula for Reflux Baby Rejected All So Far
Asked by C.B. from Los Angeles
on March 11, 2008
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Does anyone have any experience / advice concerning refulx babies and formula?
My 4 month old is on prevacid and simethecone ( for the wind) and has rejected elecare ...
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- Hey C., My now ten year old daughter was born with colic, and I tried every formula available back then to ease her stomach pain. An ER doctor one night recommended C...
- A good friend of mine has had to deal with this same problem. She used a gentle ease formula and found that the walmart brand worked the best (and was much cheaper). ...
- you might want to try ULTRA KID CARE by Metagenics. it is a rice formula - non-allergenic. i am using it while i return to work because pumping stinks for me too. i...
How Much Formula for a 1 Week Old
Asked by H.B. from Minneapolis
on September 27, 2008
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I am looking for some feedback from other parents on the amount of formula that is appropriate (in general) for a 1 week old. (I am unable to breastfeed my children)
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- You need to take that parent led schedule and throw it out the window. Feed that baby when he is hungry and you let him eat how ever much he wants to eat. there is n...
- The 18 oz is just a guide; remember that newborns are individuals, too. My two cents worth is that you should be feeding him more like every 2-3 hours. I think 4 ho...
- let the kid eat if shes hungry-i went thru the same-not all babies are the same-just like we arent-forget what the nurse said-feed the kid....
Formula Advice
Asked by A.W. from Atlanta
on May 31, 2007
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Would you recommend Nestle Good Start Supreme for a fussy, crying, gassy baby???
I have tried Enfamil lipil and Nutramigen. My baby has GERD, is on prevacid twice a d...
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- Hello, my cousinbaby has GERD and the best thing that worked for her was Gentle ease. I believe nestle or enfamil makes it. She went through alot of formulas and th...
- My son Jackson had trouble with gas and constipation early on. We were feeding him Enfamil Lipil since the hospital used that kind and we were told it was closest to b...
- Hi A.. My son was a fussy eater until I switched him to soy. It's worth a shot! Good luck!
6 Month Old Refuses Formula
Asked by E.G. from New York
on June 9, 2008
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my 6 month old all of the sudden has stopped taking formula. he will only drink water from a bottle and he knows the difference. he gets mad at me when I try to swit...
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- Try making his ceral with formula!!!! That way he'll get it in him. This way you know he's getting the nutirtion from formula. GOOD LUCK.......
- It sounds like he may be weaning off of the formula and be ready for more solid food. Did you speak with your pediatrician?
- Infants really need to have formula or breast milk. The concern with providing whole milk before the first birthday is that an infant's intestines are not fully develo...
10 Month Old Not Drinking Formula!
Asked by R.H. from Richland
on December 5, 2009
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My daughter is 10 months old and should i feed her soy milk? She wont drink formula or the breast milk anymore!
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- I assume she is eating solids at this stage. Has she been drinking either or both breast milk and formula? Is there another change in her routine or diet? How long has...
- Talk to your pediatrician. For the first year there are vital nutrients that your baby needs that are not met in soymilk, cowmilk, or goatmilk. Before you go to anyt...
- If you are going to switch then why not just go to regular whole milk unless she has a milk allergy. That being said if I was you, I'd call the Dr and check with them...
Ped Said to "Starve" My 1Yo of Formula So She Eats More Solids?
Asked by K.E. from New York
on November 5, 2010
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My daughter just turned one and I am trying to switch her 1) from formula to milk and 2) less formula/milk and more solids. The problem is she LOVES her soy formula an...
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- I nursed but still had to work at making sure DD was hungry for solids. All I did was start changing around nursing and solid feeds so they were not close together. I ...
- Hi, I do know that if a child has too much milk, and not enough solids, they do become anemic. This happened to my friend's son, so it is important. Try to find soli...
- If by 'ill effect' you mean you don't want her to be hungry and fuss and cry and be angry, then there is no way. But that is motherhood. We have to be the adult and ke...
