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Newborn Gaining Too Much Weight at 2 Wk Exam?
Asked by S.J. from Dallas
on February 7, 2008
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My baby weighed 7.6 at birth and at her 2 week exam today she weighed 8.12. I could have sworn I saw 8.1 on the scale but the nurse says it was 8.12. In any event, the...
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- find a new dr :) just joking keep doing what you are doing! I have always fed on demand and have 2 big healthy boys.
- S., I have to "weigh in" here too. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG AT ALL WITH WHAT YOU ARE DOING REGARDING FEEDING YOUR CHILD!!! My daughter is now almost 3 and has been o...
- THATS CRAZY! he/she shouldn't have said that. That is only 6 oz more than babies are supposed to gain. an ounce a day..right? I commend your decision to take a leave o...
My 6 Month Old Doesn't Sleep much....we Need SLEEP!
Asked by A.G. from Dallas
on September 17, 2010
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My son will be 6 months old next Wednesday and he still doesn't sleep well at night, he wakes up 3-6 times a night. Plus he doesn't sleep much during the day either, m...
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- All babies are different but we used SuperNanny's controlled CIO technique in her infant book. It really helped us teach our daughter how to go to sleep. She did con...
- I think your baby doesn't know the concept of time. He continues to get up and you continue to feed him. This may take a good 2 weeks to break him out of this cycle...
- you don't have to live that way! both of you need some good sleep. One of the first things we have to teach our children as parents is how to self soothe. The reason h...
Is My Newborn Sleeping Too Much?
Asked by A.P. from Peoria
on March 15, 2010
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My newborn daughter (10 days old) has slept thru the night (around 8 hours) the last 3 nights. She eats 2-3oz of formula every 3 hours like clock work throughout the...
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- I would call your doctor, and have her weighed. If she has regained her birth weight by 14 days old, then she is doing fine. If she is not on track to do this, then ...
- No, don't wake her! So long as she is gaining weight there is nothing to worry about. She is sleeping because you are feeding her every 3 hours. That should be plen...
- enjoy it! my son was doing the same thing, and then, as they get more aware and social, they wake up and sleep less. As long as she is eating well during the day,...
How Much Should a 3 Week Old Have ??
Asked by M.G. from Las Vegas
on May 6, 2007
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i am taking care of a baby and she is eating about 3 oz i think that is too mucj but is that normal .. she wakes every 3-4 hours hungry ..
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- This is what I was told by the breastfeeding consultant at WIC. She has over 25 years or more experience. The baby's stomach is as big as their own fist. Baby's do NO...
- How old is the baby. My son is now 6 months old and he ate at least 4 ounces from the beginning. I'm breast feeding him but whenever I pumped and gave him the bottle i...
- Don't worry about it. Both of my babies ate 4 oz to begin with and just ate more and more. By the time they were 5 mos the doctor had me put them on cereal because t...
Newborn - How Much Milk Is Enough!
Asked by V.G. from Chicago
on December 18, 2012
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We had our son born on Nov 1st! At his onemonth appointment, doctor told not to give more than 4 oz at a time. Since it leads to heartburn etc. He was drinking 5-6 oz ...
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- If he wasn't having reflux issues before, then your doctor is out of touch and gave poor advice.
- Personally...if he was taking a full 6 oz, not gassy, and not spitting up after eating (as in, eating too much for his tummy), I can't imagine why the doctor would tel...
- Are you giving formula or breastmilk? Newborns have tiny stomachs. They eat small amounts and they eat round the clock every few hours. But there's also the issue ...
Gas Pains Are Making It Hard for My Daughter to Eat, Help!
Asked by L.T. from Chicago
on September 10, 2008
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My 6 week old daughter is on the emphamil lipil gentle ease formula and recently she seems to be in pain when she eats. She seems hungry but can't relax her stomach. ...
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- Trust your instincts and don't wait to see what happens. From almost the time he was born my sixteen month old was unconsolable at night and seemed to be in so much pa...
- try adding infant massage, clockwise rotation of your hands on her abdomen and gently "pumping" her legs to her belly as well. Ask your doctor to also show you how you...
- Before you make any changes be sure to call your doctor and get their opinion!
How Much Do You Hold Your "Young" Babies?
Asked by 3.B. from Cleveland
on January 24, 2011
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Ok moms, this question might sound dumb, but I'm exhausted! My baby is 4.5 months old, and I feel like I can never put him down for more then 5 minutes at a time. I ho...
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- I baby wear for this reason. In house and out of it. That way I have hands free and can still get him to nap. I use a mobi wrap like thing (I made my own out of bat...
- I hold my son constantly, co-sleep, or more accurately he sleeps and I sit awake cause I hate having him in my bed, it scares me to death, and I wear him often. That ...
- 4.5 months is young for the "let them scream, they'll get over it" philosophy. You really should invest in a baby wearing device. I had a Moby and I loved it. It t...
When Do Newborns Wake up Enough to Be Efficient Feeders?
Asked by H.H. from Los Angeles
on August 18, 2010
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Just trying to pace myself for how much longer I'll be doing marathon feedings with all sorts of antics to wake up baby. thank you.
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- I didn't know people woke babies up! I just fed my babies when they woke, but I NEVER disturbed them! "Let sleeping dogs lie!"
- It depends how old your baby is. I think it was about a month before my daughter started staying awake. Is she actually asleep, or just drowsing and eating? If it i...
- I always had to wake my daughter or she just wouldn't wake up to it. It was about 3 or 4 months before I was actually on a good schedual with my daughter and she was a...
Need Advice on Feeding Twin Newborns
Asked by B.K. from Jacksonville
on November 25, 2009
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I am a first time Mom to 13 day old identical twin girls. I am home on maternity leave but will be returning to the workforce after my leave is up. My husband was n...
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- CONGRATULATIONS! In my experience, the 1st 3 mos might be a blur, but how wonderful it is to raise twins! Best wishes to you! I found that feeding them at the sam...
- congrats on your twins!!! You have received some really good advice except for the letting your child cry it out. I'm sorry but that it's ridiculous. Your babies are...
- HI there! congratulations!! I would join here http://www.windsorpeak.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=353 & post this very question; this is the Multiple Forum a...
When/how to Start Scheduling Naps for Newborns
Asked by J.B. from St. Louis
on August 8, 2008
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Hello Mammas -
Our son is just about two months old and currently sleeps in our bedroom in his bassinet. Once he is three months old, we plan on moving him to his ...
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- Hi J.. I am also a first-time mom and I have a 9-week old. She often sleeps through the night, so isn't a great daytime napper, but she falls into a routine dependin...
- I used the book Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Marc Weissbluth, M.D. It was very helpful with sleep habits and explaing when they are ready for different stages...
- I have a 20 month old and a 4 month old. Both have slept in their crib since I brought them home, I didn't do the bassinet. My 4 month old still takes small naps her...
