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Newborn Bottle Formula Feedings
Aug 24, 2009 ... It's very easy to overfeed a bottlefed baby so don't force the issue. I'm not sure why your pediatrician is so concerned but if I were you I would feed on ...
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- I would actually do a combo of demand/routine feedings. I would let baby sleep, but wake him to eat no less than every 4 hours. If he is taking 2 ounces or more, he ...
- Oh man, of course your milk doesn't take a month to come in! It can take 5-7 days (especially with a c-section), but mine came in on day three. I am constantly amaze...
- Hi M., I agree with what everyone else has said,feed on demand. Even though your milk hasn't come in,you still have the colostrum. Your baby needs that to build t...
How Much Milk and Food Does Your 10 Month Old Get?
She says you can't overfeed babies. My son is just about 5mon and we started him on rice cereal about 3 weeks ago and since have added bananas and sweet ...
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- In my opinion rationing is seldom helpful. The key ways of monitoring intake at this age is to reduce caloric intake by choosing more carefully what they are getting, ...
- Hi, I have a 10 month old also. They eat nothing compared to my daughter. She is 21 lbs too, and I think she'd eat all day if I'd let her. I don't know how much mil...
- T.- I also have a 10 month son (born 3/28/06) and I was just asking myself that same question in regards to how much he should be eating. From what you wrote, thi...
Trying to Start Baby on Soids
... giving the cerealsame thing with lunch when you do add that You dont want to overfeed solids at this point it can lead to constipation and gasnot fun ...
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- S., Breastmilk is a complete food for babies. Solids are for fun and for practice until they are closer to 1 year. Breastmilk has about 20 calories per ounce. You a...
- I just went through the same thing - and am still sort of going through it. After some initial success with the rice cereal around 6.5 mos, she refused to eat solids ...
- My daughter was the same way. She's almost 2 and will still only eat a handfull of actuall food in an entire week. I throw most of everything I cook for her or buy for...
How Much Should a 10 Month Old Eat?
This seems like a lot to me and I don't want to overfeed him because he's a pretty big baby, but I really don't know what the norm is. ...
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- My advice is that if he's eating that much solid food, definitely cut back on the formula. Ask the doctor if you can start cutting out the formula and going to regula...
- well, of course i'm not sure, but my 9 month old eats 3-4 8 oz bottles a day, plus a 3rds jar and a 2nd jar with oatmeal or rice cereal. so i think that what your 10 m...
- it sounds good to me. especially at that age, before they're truly mobile, they do tend to get pretty chubby...mine did! he started walking at 9 months and now at 23 m...
Advice on Breastfeeding "On Demand"
P.S. - My mother in law thought I was overfeeding my baby because she was ..... You can't overfeed a breastfed baby. Personally I wouldn't cut back so long ...
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- Your baby's interest in nursing is your best guide to what he needs, not your doctor's scale. Breastfed babies generally level out themselves and don't tend to be obes...
- My son is a big boy too (18.5 lbs) and I nurse on demand (he's 5 mos), and I find he nurses every 2-3 hours during the day and 3-4 hours at night. I can tell if he is...
- I think you should feed the baby when the baby is HUNGRY. If he is just fussy try another method. Also being a new mom you may not have known the difference. I have...
How Much Cereal
You can't overfeed a baby because they will stop when they are full. I have a 9 month old who has been waking up as well. I make sure to feed as much as ...
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- C.; yes its ok, my middle son was very hungry and needed food, he was not happy with a milk diet, aahhah feed them till they are full , that depends on every child, so...
- If he wants more, give it to him. My 5 month old eats a lot more. A lot more. ;-) But he's also off the charts in height/weight (28 inches, 21 pounds). Breakfa...
- C.: This is probably not Dr. approved, but I would let your son eat until he lets you know that he is full, either by turning his head or not opening his mouth. It i...
Supplementing with Formula?
It is far easier to overfeed a bottle fed child. Has she grown, does she nurse well, is she happy or wanting more after you nurse? Honestly do you feel she ...
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- Just encouraging you that your daughter may be fine without supplementing. Breastmilk is so rich in everything. If you want to reconsider if this is really necessary...
- Try the carnation formula. My neice had the same situation and it was the only formula that worked for her. It is also less expensive, but provides the same nutrutio...
- Hi - we went through the same exact thing at our 9 month check up- our little guy is exclusively breastfed and was getting 3 solid food meals a day, but his percentile...
6 Month Old Menu
Try a bit more food and see, but of course you don't want to overfeed him either . As far as making your own 'baby food', it's really much simpler than some ...
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- Super Baby Food by Ruth Yaron is a must have for making baby food! The amount of information she includes is a bit overwhelming, so focus on just the early chapters w...
- You are the mother, you know what is best for your baby. I have a six month old also. He gets solids only at supper and the rest of the day is milk.(he's breastfed) A...
- Hi A., I am of the opinion that we should let children decide when they are hungry. As long as they are eating things that are good for them and as long as you are inc...
Fish Tank
Don't overfeed them. let me know your results. GOOD LUCK! Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share. C.U. answers from Chicago on April 2, ...
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- Betta fish only need to be in a very small bowl and they are happy. Maybe down sizing to just small bowl. Cleaning would be easier. The rocks just need to be washed...
- one little dab of dish soap, just to get the "scum" off the bowl....rinse well.
- If your apartment was cold this may be the reason the fish died. However, my home has temps that fluctuate so I have 2 nice sized goldfish that I have had for 2 yrs.,...
Attachment Parenting & (Sudden) Pacifier Use
My daughter just needed to suck for comfortt -basically I was overfeeding her. I had read in a few books that by 6 months they should not need the pacifier ...
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- I practiced attachment parenting with my daughter and I understand your dilemma. I found myself getting caught up and stressed out about what I was and wasn't suppose...
- my first daughter loved her pacifier. she had and continues to have an oral fixation. she is always chewing on stuff. she bites her fingernails (she is 7 now). the...
- my son started using the pacifier aroung 7months, before that he did not want anything to do with it. He started I think because of teething and it helped him go to sl...
