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Weight Gain in 6 Month Old/breast Milk
Asked by D.D. from Chicago
on October 12, 2007
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Hi Moms! I have a little girl that was born 3/21/07 with a soft palate cleft.
Her health care providers are concerned now because she is not gaining weight like they...
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- YOur daughter probaby has a good digestive system. It is probably not your milk. My son weighted 18 lbs for a year and a half. He ate ten times a day when he was un...
- D.~ My oldest DD when she was 6 mths was 14.6 & she was BF only. My doctor said that while she was "small" she had always shown a consistant amount of growth at eac...
- HI D. I was in a similar situation with my daughter. I was breast feeding her exclusivley, at about 5 month, she stopped gaining weight. It was a VERY scary time. We ...
Upcoming Adenotonsillectomy for My 3 Year Old
Asked by K.M. from Jacksonville
on July 21, 2009
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My son is having his tonsils and adenoids removed next week and I'm trying to keep a list of things he likes that I can make for him, whether it's fruit/veggie smoothi...
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- Both my youngest children had this done @ 4 years old & they were eating soft food for 2 days & then regular food after that. You may not need to worry about making to...
- Hi K., My daughter had the same surgery 3 years ago and the most important thing you have to do is to make sure your son eats... I don't want to scare you, but this...
- Hi, I don't have any recipe ideas for you but some other advice to assist you with the surgery. First, I'm not sure what hospital you will be at, but check to see if t...
This Is NOT Normal! What Is Wrong with My Baby?
Asked by L.L. from Rochester
on November 21, 2011
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So, I have an 18 month old daughter. She has Celiac disease, but has responded very well to a gluten free diet and has been happy and healthy for awhile...
....exc...
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- "Chronic constipation, often requires long-term therapy with oral medication. Most children respond to therapy and are able to discontinue medications within a year. R...
- Are you avoiding giving her other binding foods for a while until her digestive system can relearn how to digest foods without issues? Like avoiding rice, peas, banana...
- not read the other responses, but we have always kept dark karo around, its an old remedy passed thru the family and it works wonders
No Alcohol at July 4Th Party
Asked by S.Q. from Chicago
on May 24, 2009
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We host an annual 4th of July party for about 50-60 people including friends, family and neighbors. In the past, drinks flowed from about noon until the wee hours of t...
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- I'm not sure if you have children or not but I think you are setting a wonderful example for them in addition to the people in your family dealing with alcohol issues ...
- I think you should let people know not to bring alcohol and if they do tell them to put it in their car. This is your house and you have the say so. If people can't ha...
- You don't have to explain anything to anyone on why you are having a "Dry 4th of July". For the invites, being specific as you stated bring a side dish, also state th...
Help Getting My 26Month Old to Eat
Asked by T.A. from San Diego
on June 17, 2008
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My son is 26 months and I cant really get him to eat much. I am so concern because he only weights 23 Lbs and is 33 inches long, he looks more like a 1 year old. I b...
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- T.: I think the previous suggestion posted on your page is something you may want to check into- as well as meeting with a certified nutritionist. They would be a g...
- Your son is not eating because he doesn't need to. 4 of those 8 oz nutrition drinks a day just fill him right up. If you take those away (and you should, as bottle s...
- Hi, I wanted to first off tell you I am a mom of an 18 month old girl and a 3 year old boy and I am also a nutritional consultant. I am first concerned with your son d...
Seeking Support for Child's Dental Problems
Asked by S.H. from Minneapolis
on August 16, 2008
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We just took my child to his 2nd dental appointment at age 3 1/2. We thought we were being diligent, only to find out he has "soft teeth" and 4 cavities. We decided ...
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- Forget the guilt. Dentists do not recommend seeing kids until they are three (3). It sounds like you are dealing with a child that just didn't hit the genetic lottery ...
- I can relate - I just found out my 5 year old has 8 cavities! I was completely shocked. We brush religiously and floss (occassionally). I'm sure I would have been j...
- well im sorry to hear about your problems..however from my understanding-theres not to much preventive care you can do for soft teeth.my kids didnt start going to the ...
8 Year Old Will Not Eat
Asked by F.E. from Green Bay
on July 6, 2008
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Help! I know this question has been asked a million times but I need help. I have an 8 almost 9 year old daughter who's eating habits have slowly gotten worse over t...
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- I know this is going to sound odd but you will have better luck not trying to force her to eat food. Kids don't liked to be naged and told what to do. The more you t...
- I don't have too much advice, because I have a similar situation with my 8 year old daughter (9 years this month). She had not been a picky eater as of yet and hasn't...
- There are some items out there that will help with nuturition. Like ensure or pedisure (some say it tasts better). How about just cutting everything up for her in ve...
Diet Coke!
Asked by E.C. from Dallas
on July 29, 2008
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Hi moms,
So I have to quit my diet coke habbit! I love the stuff & drink several day & water. Don't really drink coffee or tea. Any ideas on what to replace it wi...
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- I am glad that you have decided to do away with the diet sodas. Have you read what is really in the soda lately? Asparatame (sp?) for one this is not good formaldahy...
- Kuddos for you trying to get healthy!!! It is tough to let go in the beginning, but once it's gone, your mouth doesn't want it. We buy all natural sodas, Sprouts has...
- E.! This post could have been written by me too! :) I am interested to hear the responses....
Question About Weaning
Asked by V.W. from Hartford
on January 13, 2008
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I have been nursing my daughter up until now, about 3x/day and she gets 1 bottle (of frozen breastmilk) during the day while I'm at work. She has lost all interest in...
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- V., She really needs the nutrients and fat from the milk for proper brain development. She should be getting about 24 oz a day of milk, either breast or whole, to ke...
- How old is she? You should use formula until 1 year. Definitely call the Pediatrition for exact amounts as age, and weight can affect amounts.
- My daughter weaned herself around a year old too. Her night feedings were the last to go. Once she was weaned her pediatrician said she should be getting 24-32oz of wh...
TMI Poop Question About My 7 Yr Olds Poop UPDATED with More Details
Asked by M.B. from Colorado Springs
on August 8, 2010
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My 7 yr old has poop that is always a bunch of small pieces. His poop is not hard, it is very soft pieces, not like he's constipated. He never has one large S shaped...
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- Hello, I know how hard this can be, my daughter has suffered from constipation for years. We have tried many of the suggestions below, but in addition, you could d...
- I second all the others that say food allergies---that's been my experience! We treated both our boys naturally instead of going a western medical route. Let me know...
- Do NOT give him Mirilax. Constipation occurs when the body gets dehydrated. The body will immediately put things in motion to make sure that the brain does not deh...
