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My Preemie Won't Eat!!
Read all 17 responses: "Help!!! My son was born at 36 wks 2 days and weighed 5 lbs 10 oz.. After only 36 hrs on oxygen he no longer needed any extra help ...
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- My son was born just about a week earlier than yours. He wouldn't latch on at all until he hit what his original due date was and then suddenly something clicked and ...
- My son was also a preemie who was too sleepy to eat. We tried everything to wake him up enough to eat - dressing him down to only a diaper, tickling his feet, wiping h...
- My son was born preterm (born at 36 wks but weighed 10 lbs. 5 oz.) and struggled with eating too. He was in the NICU for 10 days before we learned to eat and we could ...
12 Month Old Won't Drink Cold Milk
I too have a preemie, about three months early. I have found they take longer to adjust to change. As for the cold milk, haven't had that experience. ...
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- I too have a preemie, about three months early. I have found they take longer to adjust to change. As for the cold milk, haven't had that experience. My off handed ...
- Our daugthter didn't like cold milk til she was almost 2 years old. We never forced the issue. I think being able to drink cold milk in a sippy cup in order to move ...
- Hi M., If I had it to do over, I would not have given my kids cow's milk. It causes inflamation in your intestines and is difficult to digest. I wonder if your so...
Sleep Help Needed for Colicky/reflux/preemie Infant
Read all 4 responses: "My son was 5 1/2 weeks premature and right now he is 20 weeks from birth, but approximately 14 weeks developmental age.
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- HI H., I feel you on the difficulties with preemies. My twins were born at 28 weeks, and they spent 3 months in the NICU at Banner Desert. I think the thing that hel...
- Hi There, Wa daughter was also colicky and had acid reflux. So I can understand the stress you are under. Unfortunatly my best advice is stop fighting it. Keep wit...
- Have you considered co-sleeping? My husband and I have our own business and needed sleep at night and we found this to be our only solution. It might not be the best...
Preemie and Tons of Eye Boogers Bad?
Read all 33 responses: "by baby is about 2 months old. this past week we have found a ton of eye boogers in his eyes all through out the day. we normally ...
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- Hey C., You might want to double check with the doctor to make sure there is not any infection (they usually take a culture sample). Although my son had the same p...
- Hi, C.. Congrats on your new little bundle! I am a NICU nurse and you should get your baby into the pediatrician. It sounds like an infection that you need to get e...
- C., I had the exact same issue with my son when he was a newborn and it turned out that his tear ducts in both eyes were clogged. This is a pretty normal occurance (I...
Preemie Developmental Delays
Aug 25, 2009 ... I have a special place in my heart for preemies My son was born 8 weeks early He will be 11 months old on the 1st He was very late in ...
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- K., You are a worried mom who really loves her child very much... and worrying IS one of our jobs as a parent!! Don't use a milestone market to judge your child... ...
- K. - I know how frustrated you are and the first thing I think you need to do is get another pediatrician. Look for an infant stimulation class for your son as it cou...
- I have a special place in my heart for preemies! My son was born 8 weeks early. He will be 11 months old on the 1st. He was very late in reaching milestones as well. H...
Seeking a Preemie Size Car Seat
Read all 14 responses: "Hello, I am in need of a preemie size carseat for my 8 week early nephew. The car seat I bought for him is too big ( or he's too ...
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- My son was a preemie as well, but I never used a special car seat. You can buy an insert from Baby Depot or any other retailer that is like a moon shaped head rest th...
- Congrats Auntie....Tiny babies need extra care, including a special car seat. You can go to a target and they should have seats to fit your needs. With a preemie,...
- They sell car seat inserts for premies--they include a foam roll which helps the baby keep his head upright.
Talking
I know alot of preemies have delayed motor and social skills sometimes. ... Also the fact that they were preemies probably have something to do with it. ...
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- M., I have twin boys as well. They are 3 now. I encountered the same problem when the pediatrician expressed concern during their 18 month check up. At that time I wa...
- I am a Speech Language Pathologist in the area who is currently a stay at home mom. It is true that many insurance companies don't want to pay for treatment for develo...
- Good Morning M., I am D. and I wrote to another question in legnth but you are on the mark and should check with the Early Steps intervention in your area it is the fi...
2 Year Old Still Likes Baby Food
Oct 27, 2009 ... She was a preemie, and is still..." ... I also feel if preemies are exposed to other kids their age, they keep up without any issues. ...
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- L.~ I also had a preemie and even tho I waited six months to start him on any foods (such as cereal and formula); we had no problems with him eating foods on the sc...
- You might try meeting with a speech therapist who specializes if food/feeding/texture issues, especially if your chid was a former premie. Try University of Michigan S...
- it may be a b it more work for you, but find the few foods she will eat, and offer those to her at EVERY MEAl, and then take what you are eating and puree it up. She ...
Synagis
If you have a preemie I would advise the nurse to come to your house to keep them from being around sick children at the ped. too often during the crucial ...
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- no but that would be nice if they would come to the home!
- Wow! I've never heard of a nurse coming to your home to give the injections. That would be great! My twins had them for 2 seasons (until they turned 2). We used to...
- Hi S., My son received Synagis for the whole entire winter months. He was 3 months premature. THe nurse came to my house. If you have a preemie I would advise the ...
Need Information on Newborn with Blood in Stool
My son was 8 weeks preemie, 4lbs. 3oz. and I had a similar experience. For my son, the first week was the worst. The pic line, the meds and the not being ...
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- B., My son was 8 weeks preemie, 4lbs. 3oz. and I had a similar experience. For my son, the first week was the worst. The pic line, the meds and the not being able t...
- My newborn also had blood in his stool at about 3 weeks old. We found out it was a milk allergy. My doctor switched him to Nutramigen(a non-milk based formula), whic...
- B., I have never had any experience with this- just wanted to let you know that your little granddaughter is in our prayers. God-willing, she will get through this...
