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Next Step Toddler Formulas - Necessary?
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on January 7, 2009
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My son will be turning one in a couple of weeks, and I am starting to think about switching him to whole milk. However, I see all of these new "toddler" formulas out ...
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- My daughter is in the less than 3% for weight and head cir and she takes the poli-vi-sol vitamin for iron. And my pedi said that as long as she ate a well rounded die...
- I never used it. My son was a premie baby and always small. I gave him whole milk with a good diet and he did just fine. Is five now and is almost as big as his older ...
- S., My son recently turned one year old. We've been on the infant formula. Per the pedi, we are transitioning to whole milk. So, I would say skip the toddler formu...
21 Month Old Scared of Everything All of a Sudden...
Asked by E.K. from Washington DC
on October 25, 2009
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Hi, my son about a month ago started getting scared at the drop of a dime. Anytime the phone rings or doorbell chimes, even a bird crowing outside he jumps out of his...
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- I think it's normal though it wasn't quite to that extent with my son. Keep reassuring him. Maybe cut down on TV/movies for a few weeks? And stories with monsters? ...
- Yes, my first daughter did it for several months around age one and my second daughter started around 15 months and still is having some issues at 20 months (she seems...
- Good for you for recognizing and acknowledging that his fear is genuine and not just a way to get attention (though kids are good at that too!). Just hold him whenever...
Seeking GOOD-TASTING Vitamin with IRON, Baby Gagging on Cereal
Asked by S.Y. from Pittsburgh
on March 24, 2010
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My 6 month gags on any type of cereal, so my Pediatrician recommended Poly-Vi-Sol. Unfortunately, my ds will gag, spit and splutter on that, too.
Any vitamin supplem...
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- I don't know if this has those 2 in it what about pediasure? you have 3 kids maybe you would know better than me.
- I'm not sure about another type of supplement as we have only used the poly-vi-sol mixed with some sort of fruit, but i would question the ped's decision to put your b...
- My daughter wouldn't take teh poly-vi-sol either, so I mixed it in with her bottle (formula, milk, etc). Just a thought before you give up on that vitamin.
My 14Mth Old Is Anemic!
Asked by L.F. from Dallas
on July 30, 2006
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At my son's 12 mth check up his blood lab came back as him being a little bit anemic. He is still breastfed and also eats a variety of solid foods. The Pediatrician ...
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- Hi L., My daughter's test came back the same way; just a hair on the anemic side. Her pediatricain suggested some vitamins that are like gummy bears and taste like...
- Hey L., Maybe if you find some foods that are rich in iron, it may help a little. They are loaded with Iron. I would definately consider a supplement, try Dr. Coopers...
- Hi L., I have had to give my daughter Poli Vi Sol when she was smaller b/c her test came back that she was anemic too. I gave it to her with her oatmeal or somethin...
Ideas for 5 Year Old Boy Birthday Party
Asked by M.L. from Washington DC
on March 21, 2009
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Does anyone have any great ideas for a birthday party for a 5 year old boy?? I don't want to spend a lot of money but I'm not sure I want a lot of kids in my home. He'...
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- Absolutely head to a park, with a shelter as back-up, in case the weather turns bad. Lots of running room, and if you find one with a wooden train-shaped climbing area...
- Depending on where you live, how about inquiring at a local fire dept for a tour...We have a Fire Museum here in Baltimore and for a donation, they host birthday parti...
- You can have the party at a park to keep the mess out of your home and the cost is 0. A good idea is to only invite the number of kids as to the child's age (so up to...
Do You Have Problems with Other Peoples Opinions
Asked by M.J. from Minneapolis
on December 8, 2011
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Do you like to answer volatile questions? Do you try to see the posters point of view? does it irk you if people do not see your point? What do you do in this case.
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- If I feel strongly enough about the issue (politics, for instance -- or the judge beating the puddin' out of his teenage daughter), then I'll respond. Although, somet...
- Yes I like to answer thier questions. I always try to see thier pov and sometimes you have to read between the lines... other time you have to take it at face value. ...
- I read questions, or "So what happened" comments, and realize sometimes that someone is not worth my time. I read things sometimes and think "that person is annoying",...
Go Back 2 School or Stay Home?
Asked by C.B. from Lake Charles
on October 22, 2010
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Ok i dropped out of school when i was 18 ( and boy do i regret it!!) Im now 22, a mom of a 21 month old and expecting our second in marchMy husband has a great job, bu...
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- I'm getting ready to go back to work full time right now and boy, if I could, I'd love to stay home and raise my baby boy. Then again, I've already got my degrees. I...
- Do you have your GED? THAT is necessary, a college degree...is optional. I have a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Special Educati...
- I am not sure if you dropped out from high school or college, as you don't specify that. I agree with Sarah's post - first you will need the basics. If you don't hav...
PolyViSol And Breastfeeding?
Asked by N.C. from Chicago
on February 18, 2009
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Hello Moms. I am hoping that your experience can help me out on this one. My pediatrician just recommending giving my 5 month old daughter polyvisol drops since I am ...
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- Hi Natalie, You're probably just hearing about the Polivisol drops, because there is some new research out showing that our little ones do not get enough exposure to t...
- Hi N.; My doctor recommended the vitamin D right after my daughter was born. He said they are seeing an increase in Rickets a bone disorder in strictly breastfed ba...
- I nursed for 8 months and I gave my son Polyvisol every night and I still give him vitamins now. I would have the polyvisol with iron flavored with sour apple. I know ...
Vitamin D Supplement for Breastfead Babies
Asked by L.M. from Detroit
on April 7, 2010
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My son is exclusively breastfead and I am currently giving him Polyvisol drops so he gets enough Vitamin D (per the pediatrician). Aside from making him gag, Polyvis...
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- I agree that Polyvisol are awful. Carlson's makes a drop in 400iu for bfed babies. It is clean and has no artificial junk in it. You can put it on his tongue or on ...
- Hi L.---I would agree with just getting some unfiltered sun as often as possible. Another option would be to offer a small amount of high quality fish oil or cod live...
- I exclusively breastfed and I did not give my daughter the vitamin D drops at all. Breastfeeding is the way God created me to feed my child and I figured everything is...
Would You Give Your 8 Mo Old Goats Milk?
Asked by L.J. from Los Angeles
on June 20, 2008
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Hi, after nursing for 7 months we put our DD on Lipil w/Iron. Baby caught a cold and once cold symptoms were gone, her cough continued and it sounded like congestion. ...
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- I gave my 5 day old vitamin A & D fortified goats milk when my milk supply was delayed... as a supplement. Her father has trouble with cows milk, so we use it regular...
- Hi L., Here are some recipes I received when I was a postpartum doula. They are for formulas for newborns who needed supplementation. Good luck to you - K. Formula...
- What does your pediatrician think? I used goats milk with my first child but it was after the 1st year. My other two had reactions to even the goats milk and we ended ...
