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Fussy and Gassy
Jul 1, 2009 ... I hate to say this, but I think most 4 week olds are fussy and gassy. ..... My 5 month old was colicky. I also switched to the Dr Browns bottles. ...
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- Hi S., My son was also gassy as a baby. We used the drop ins because you can get the air out so the baby is not sucking air. We also used Mylacon, which is like a g...
- Are you using powdered formula or ready to feed? My guy had reflux from the time he was born and was as gassy as you described your son being. He was so miserable. W...
- Go to a health food store and get some Bubble Be Gone. It could be also that he has some thrush starting. Any overgrowth of yeast in his stomach will create the thrush...
Napping for 5 Month Old
My 8 month old was taking 2-3 naps at that age and still is, but he won't sleep that long at night (he sleeps from 8-5:30 or 6). If he isn't fussy in the ...
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- my son was taking a morning nap and a after noon nap at that age. both for an hour or two. a book i suggest that has quick ref for the age is WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE FIR...
- Hi Rhonda Babies that age it is usual for them to take two naps a day- on in the am and one after lunch- it depends on the child how long he will sleep- most daytime...
- My little one took 2 naps at that age. One of them about 11:00 for an hour or so and then one later about 2-3 for about 2 hours. Every child is different. See if tw...
Need Help Getting My 4 Month Old to Consolidate His Naps!
(Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ... I need some suggestions for trying to get my 4 month old son to consolidate his naps. .... And, he's not a fussy overtired child, which is the best part too. ...
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- *I'm adding more: regarding "white noise"... perhaps he does not like the white noise? Or perhaps he needs another kind of white noise? My son only likes to have the f...
- Hi D.! My son was the exact same way. Once we started solid foods he started sleeping longer stretches at nap time on his own. I don't know if that happens for many ba...
- I agree with SH. Schedules are great and children thrive on them. I have 2 kids one is 28 months and one is 14 months.They have both been sleeping through the night si...
Traveling with 3 Month Old
Read all 17 responses: "Hi, In a few days my 3 month old and I will be traveling ... He is a fussy baby and he now likes to sleep and nap while nursing. ... age. ...had to fly back for my grandmother's funeral...it was a 5 hour flight. ...
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- Even the fussy ones generally love sleeping on planes I took an all day flight with my daughter at 6 weeks and she slept most of the way. For your comfort just be read...
- Give him benedryl just before the flight. It will keep his ears from getting to plugged which can be very hard for babies on flights. Our doctor told us to use it and ...
- Feel free to nurse, that will make it easier on everyone. I have 3 kids and travelled a lot, especially with the 1st and that helped. If you can get an open seat and...
Colic Hour for 5 Month Old?
But she is still fussy at night. I contribute this to being over tired (she ..... My oldest needed Prevacid after the Zantac failed, but my 5 month old is ...
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- Hi, I am sorry for your baby's suffering. You may want to check out www.sharethecause.com/live This information is very valuable and is why this generation of c...
- Sounds like you and your doctor are headed down the right road for treatment. I know it can be tough to adjust your diet and still get enough calories to nurse. It w...
- Could she possibly be teething? G.
Starting My 5 Month Old on Cereal
Starting My 5 Month Old on Cereal. Over the last week, we have started feeding our 5 month old rice ... HI, As soon as mines begins to fussy I cut it. ...
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- Hi M. - my son is 5 months and has the exact same issue. He actually used to be better with the cereal and recently started "losing his mind" part-way through. My late...
- M., It sounds to me like your daughter is simply full at half a regular-sized serving. I would simply stop when she starts fussing. Forcing her to eat it is only g...
- She's probably just letting you know that she's full. Remember that babies' stomachs are tiny, so a little bit is all she needs. You could give her cereal at more time...
Help with My 5 Month Old, About Feeding.
Read all 7 responses: "Hello, I have a 5 1/2 month old baby girl and my ... I think that unless she is losing weight or unusually fussy I wouldn't be ...
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- When my son started eating more solids; cereal, fruits, veggies, etc... he did stop drinking quite so much milk/formula. We were fairly relaxed about his feeding sche...
- Hi M., I have a 5 month old that is in the same stage. I started her on rice cereal (put into her formula) but it appears she needs more. She's obviously still hu...
- Hi M. I totally understand your question and concerns. I have 3 children (4, 2 & 8 mths) and they all seemed to do the same thing. I started the cereal at different...
1 Month Old Is Always Hungry
Read all 4 responses: "I have a one month old little boy and he seems to always be hungry. ... (Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ... Enfamil to the Gentle Ease Enfamil due to him being constipated and fussy. ... All 3 of my babies were eaters and they were eating 6 oz every 3-4 hours by the ...
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- I would increase to 6 oz (try it for a day or tow). Burp him in between every 2 oz so that he won't spit up or help prevent him from spitting up. All 3 of my babie...
- Hi R., Depending on your babies weight - 4 oz. every 2-3 hours during the day should be enough. There are a few other things you might try to calm him down. Have ...
- I have a 3 yr 9 month old and a 7 week old both boys. The first one did just like the 2nd one is doing now. He eats 4 oz of formula Enfamil Lactofree Lipil since he ca...
3 Month Old on a Nursing Strike
Sep 22, 2009 ... Read all 8 responses: "My 3 mth old suddenly started screaming and crying when we ... She will eventually latch on and eat after I work with her for 5 minutes or so, .... 3 Month Old Gets Very Fussy While Breastfeeding ...
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- Also, if she is sometimes given a bottle, it is easier to get milk from the bottle than from the breast. I agree that it may be she doesn't want to work so hard to ge...
- I know my twin girls started doing that, and I found that they just were getting to the point where their schedule was changing and they didn't want/need to eat as oft...
- My son did the same thing at about that age. I was starting to get worried and called my doctor and she said it was probably a time when he was changing how much and h...
2.5 Month Old Not Napping During Day; Is Fussy and Looks Tired
My 2.5 month old son does not take naps during the day, but he will get fussy and look tired. He used to take a nap randomly for say 1-2 hours, ...
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- Try swaddling or letting him sleep in his car seat! Establish a routine, order is important, not necessarily time of day (ie eat, play, change diaper, sleep NOT 10:15 ...
- Hi A., It makes me wonder if there is some other health problem going on. How is his breathing? Is he congested - maybe it wakes him up. You could try raising the...
- I had the same problem with my son. Try reading the No Cry Sleep Solution by Elizabeth Pantley. Within a couple of weeks my son was taking excellent naps. It worked...
