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2 Month Old Boy Always Hungry
He was a rolly polly though until he started walking and then it came off and stayed off. Don't worry so much. Just feed your child. ...
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- I would always suggest listening to the ped, but from experience with 6 babies, 6-8 oz per feeding has always been fine unless there are medical problems or something....
- His stomach is small so make sure you are buping him every few ounces because then the milk will come up. I wouldn't give him cereal yet until the doctor tells you. M...
- My son was the same way (19 years ago)....I had to start mixing baby cereal in his formula......
4 Mo. Old Not Gaining Weight
Again, if your son started off as a particularly rolly-polly baby, this change might not be a problem. Ask the doc to see your son's growth curve and ...
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- My daughter (now 16 -- 5' 3 1/2 and 120 pounds) also slowed down around 4 - 5 months. She was full term but just around 6 pounds at birth. I think at age one she was...
- Did your doctor seem concerened? I stopped producing enough milk when my son was 6 months old. I could still express some but not enough and he began to loss weight....
- Was the doctor concerned? Follow your ped's cues -- if they say it's normal, then try to relax. If they want you to try other things to encourage growth, then use thei...
My Husband Won't Be Quiet About My Little Girl's Belly!
Additionally, (as I'm sure you've done, already) remind him kids do the ' accordian' while going through different stages.... beansprout to rolly-polly and ...
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- Alot of kids belly pooches out when they're young, i think its because they don't start holding it in until they become more concious about their appearance. What you...
- If hubby won't listen, then get it in writing from a professional, or if possible get him to talk to one, to tell him about the psychological damage he could do to his...
- Has your husband ever seen pictures of the starving kids in Africa? They have poochy bellies, too. That comes from malnutrition, which can result from ANY lack of pr...
My 3 1/2 Month Old Baby Is 15Lbs!
Anyway three of my children were rolly polly babies and DAMN were they cute! It's called baby fat and they are all in good shape and healthy now so I would ...
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- Hi C.! I'm R. & I'm new to the gruop. I have a similar situation. My son was 7lbs. 5 oz. when he was born. Now he's going to be 11 months the 11th & he's 26 lbs. & ver...
- Hehe, my son was the same way! He is only 2 years old and weighs 35lbs! He is almost as heavy as his 5 year old sister. However, he is tall also. My son is in the 90...
- C., There is nothing wrong with a 'chunky' little baby. Its better for them. Does your doctor say anything about the weight. You want your baby to gain weight. How i...
Bugs in the Sand Box
Large spiders, worms, rolly polly bugs, and many others that I can't even identify. Now I understand that bugs will be around and they cannot be completely ...
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- Uncover your box regularly to let the sun bake it. Can spray a mixture of peppermint oil and water onto the sand and the cover. Mix up the sand and keep spraying, th...
- We purchased wide screen wire, stapled the screen to a 2 x 4 board on 2 sides, laid the screen across the sandbox and weighted the 2 boards down with a rock on each si...
- Hi S., You can get a sifter from the kitchen supply section of any store like Target. Basically it's a bowl-shaped screen with a handle. Then you can scoop the bugs...
Feeling Pressured by Mother-In-Law to Supplement with Formula
I know two breastfeeding mothers who have the most rolly-polly babies you'll ever see. I also don't think that all bottle fed babies are rolly and pudgy. ...
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- Take some deep breaths...Your baby should be fine. Is your Doctor concerned? Formula is loaded with bad fats and this is why (my opinion) some bottle fed babies weig...
- Every baby is different. My son is very large and people tell me my baby is too fat. You doing what you want for your child is the right thing. Unless your doctor sa...
- I've been there and done that...dealt with busy mil and the whole breastfeeding/skinny kid thing. Here's some stuff to keep in mind, and maybe some good ammo for yo...
Four Month Old Rolls on to Tummy While Sleeping
Asked by J.R. from Tucson
on July 27, 2007
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My son is almost four months old now and he is such a rolly polly... at night I put him to bed on his back but he rolls on to his tummy.. I have been putting him back ...
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- When my little sister was a baby (about 11 years ago) they wanted the baby to sleep on their tummies. They were worried about SIDS. They thought they would spit up a...
- My son did the same thing. I did a lot of reading on it, and found out that if the kid can roll himself onto his stomach while sleeping, he can hold his head up well e...
- Hi J., My friends mother is an OBGYN and she hears all the latest when it comes to SIDS and new research. She said they just found out that there is something tha...
Happy Spitter???
Asked by C. from Pensacola
on August 17, 2006
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My daughter, 3 mos old, is apparently a "happy spitter"... according to the Peds, this just means that she just spits up alot... no acid reflux... no allergies.
I h...
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- I have to tell you that I know it is frustraiting!!! My child didnt spit up once I changed her to soy formula but I know that you said you already tried that...some th...
- C., We need to get with one formula and stay with it. Switching can make it worse. Her body has to adjust. Maybe feed her less at one time but more times than usual. ...
- I know that my son had the exact same thing happining to him. I found these bottles called Dr. Browns and they are GREAT! HE was eating more and was not spitting up as...
Bugs in the Sand Box
Large spiders, worms, rolly polly bugs, and many others that I can't even identify. Now I understand that bugs will be around and they cannot be completely ...
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- Uncover your box regularly to let the sun bake it. Can spray a mixture of peppermint oil and water onto the sand and the cover. Mix up the sand and keep spraying, th...
- We purchased wide screen wire, stapled the screen to a 2 x 4 board on 2 sides, laid the screen across the sandbox and weighted the 2 boards down with a rock on each si...
- Hi S., You can get a sifter from the kitchen supply section of any store like Target. Basically it's a bowl-shaped screen with a handle. Then you can scoop the bugs...
9 Month Old Not Rolling Over
Asked by A.P. from Los Angeles
on July 19, 2008
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Hi Moms
I have a 9 month old boy who has no desire to roll over. He has done it maybe 10 times but not consistently at all. He loves to sit up and play and is develop...
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- He will do it in his own time. It took my son a while too. I have just learned to be patient. If he is meeting other milestones I would not worry about it. Also, m...
- Go to a chiropractor. My son wouldn't crawl, but seemed ready and otherwise healthy and strong, I was at the chiropractor for myself, the chiropractor noticed my so...
- He sounds like a normal baby. Don't worry, he'll get around to rolling over soon.
