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Bruised Ribs and Having Anemia!
Given your surgery, likely your ability to absorb nutrients has been impacted, ... again, if you have this condition, you don't absorb nutrients due to the ...
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- I've been anemic most of my life. In my case, I have too much iron (almost to the point of toxic)...it is an absorbancy issue and I am on liquid B-12. At times, ...
- If you are anemic (iron deficient) - you can also be B12 deficient, which is called pernicous anemia. You will need to take supplemental iron. Given your surgery, like...
- A bruised rib just literally means one of your ribs is bruised. It'll hurt while it's bruised but will heal in time. Lortab and Motrin are normal prescriptions for t...
I Can't Get Him to Eat from a Spoon
At this age, your son needs nothing more than breast milk and/or formula to receive his nutrients. Filling his belly with cereal is going to actually ...
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- Every baby is different and many don't have even a remote interest in food/solids (including cereal) until much later. Breastmilk/formula is more than sufficient now. ...
- had to laugh! I didn't even start my kids on solids until 6 mos. Give him his own spoon all the time and both of you do spoon time! Lighten up! Laugh. Give him ...
- Why is he on cereal or any food at only 5 months? He only needs breast milk or formula for the first 11-12 minths, not even watered down juice or water! Try him later ...
Singular for Asthma?
You can only give your baby nutritionally what you have ... and we are all ' starving for nutrients in America' and therefore babies haven't received vital ...
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- My son, now 5, has been taking singulair for asthma since he was 1. We have not noticed any side effects. We went from needing the inhaler several times a week, to n...
- Wait if you can and talk to his regualr doctor. Always better to get a second opinion anyway. I thought singular was only for adults. Do the research, talk to your ...
- Hi, I wanted to share a few thoughts with you. In the medical world.. the premise is 'symptom - medication'. A Asthma and/or Allergies diagnosis is that of sym...
Water and Milk???
Hmmmm....on the other hand, human milk is brain food and provides specific nutrients and immunities for humans....think about it. ...
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- Water now, milk, no need if you're breast feeding.
- Hi, i started giving my daughter water in a sippy cup at 51/2 months. Since i breastfed i asked the dr. if she needed it. He said only in the hotter months is it nec...
- We just went in for my sons 6 month visit, and the doctor told me water right now is totally normal (especially since we live in Arizona.. hydration is the key). Milk ...
Weaning from Formula to Regular Milk and Going from Bottle to Cup
I would keep your son on formula until 12 months Formula has more iron and other nutrients that milk lacks Ask your Ped When you do switch we did 34 formula ...
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- T., I would give him formula until he is a year old. If you give him cow's milk too early, you could have issues with allergies down the road. Contact Wic if you ar...
- I know everyone has already said this already, but please wait until he is a year until you introduce milk. This is what I have been told by my ped as well as everyone...
- I would check with your babies doctor before going off of formula before 11-12 months. I also recommend slowly weaning him off. I started with 1/4 milk, 3/4 formula an...
How to Give Babies Those Stinky Vitamins?
Sep 1, 2009 ... Did the doctor say they need vitamins Usually a baby that age should be fine getting all nutrients from food I would ask the doctor if there ...
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- Hi K., I work with the #1 natural nutrition company in the US. If you are looking for an alternative infant supplement, here is a link: http://bethd.myshaklee.com/...
- I crush 1/2 a Flintstones and mix it with a bit of ygurt for my 11 mos old (started at 9 mos since she was low on iron)
- I second the flinstones. They make a my first flinstones that are a little smaller and easier to chew.
What Formula Is the Best????
Anyways, lucky for me I just so happen to have a nutrition book that compairs the nutrient content of many popular formulas! It even includes formulas ...
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- I started using similac soy by chance with my son, and it was great for him. definitely noticed the less gassy, spit ups, etc. And to B'Aylana M - there are mothers o...
- We had good luck with Similac Advance, and our little guy was super gassy as well. However, it's expensive, so we switched to the Target Brand with DHA and ARA, and w...
- My now 6 month old had a similar experience only I was nursing. I had luck with the soy. It sounds like lactose intolerance. Most babies who experience this react to c...
When to Switch from Whole Milk for 2 Year Old
Although vegans may be able to find the same nutrients in other sources, as a general ... I personally can't drink milk so I find the nutrients (calcium, ...
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- A. - we went from breast milk right to skim milk. My son was big and strong and didn't need the extra calories and fat. No problem with the transition and he LOVES i...
- My doctor was fine with skim milk for our 2 year. In fact, I read that the new recommendations are to go lower due to obesity problems in children. The recommendation ...
- They would still recommend whole milk if your toddler is under weight. Otherwise you should be able to switch to skim. It really depends on the child. Two of mine w...
Transitioning to Formula
I can't fathom why your doctor would advise you that anything would be fine; your baby does need the nutrients in formula at this point. ...
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- I would not switch formula throughout the day. i would buy one type and stick to that. babies tummys are still developing and the changing of the formula from mornin...
- We are in the process of transitioning to formula also (my daughter is now 3 months old and I just started back to work on Monday). We use Enfamil Gentlease for fussy...
- Babies need formula up until age one, so don't switch to soy milk or plain cow's milk. I'm not sure what the doc meant by "survived on milk, so anything would be fine....
Cereal
Formula has the nutrients she needs at this point to sustain her. ... It is important to note that she will receive the bulk of her nutrients from the ...
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- Hello again R., : ) You need to ask yourself. Does your baby seem hungry after or shortly after a normal feeding? Are her feedings more frequent? Is she eating ...
- My daughter's pediatrician had me start with one tablespoon of single grain rice cereal mixed with formula twice a day at 4 months. If there is no allergic reaction to...
- Most doctors reccomend between 4 and 6 months. The longer the better. I started my son on rice at 4 because he was on the slender side. He was Breast Fed exclusivel...
