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8 Month Old Pulling Hair
Read all 9 responses: "My son is 8 months old, pulling hair, and I'd like to break this behavior now. Is it possible to or should I just assume it's a phase. ... when he was about 13 months old. Only now he was doing it on purpose. ...
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- For now a simple and firm "no" and moving his hand away should do. There isn't much you can do if he isn't doing it to be mean if you picked him up and he pulled your...
- When my son was young and did the same thing I would take his hand and let him pat my hair [sounds funny but that is the best way to describe it] and say pretty pretty...
- I think if you make a big deal out of this it will become a big deal when it doesn't need to be. Since you know he is going to do it, simply watch for him to go at yo...
HELP!! My 8 Month Old Does Not Go to Sleep Easily...
Sep 23, 2009 ... Read all 16 responses: "I have an 8 month old who used to go to sleep like a ... his habit he should go to sleep great. i think that teaching our .... My little guy (5 months) just started doing the same thing and I have ...
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- My daughter was like that as well. She would cry and scream like there was no tomorrow and no one got any sleep. We started co-sleeping. I didn't want to do it, b...
- My son did the same thing at 6 months. I believe it was because we started solids and his tummy was getting used to things. Please check out this book - it has GREAT...
- My little guy (5 months) just started doing the same thing and I have tried all the trick of the trade as well. I guess this is just one of many stages we will go thr...
9 Month Old Eating Schedule
Read all 5 responses: "Baby #2 is 9 months old and starting to leave 1-2 oz in her bottles. ... (Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ... At this age you should be introducing baby foods and feeding her normal meal ... about 2 months now, so I am confused why all of a sudden he is doing this. ...
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- My 9 month old is the same way. In the morning, he gets cereal, fruit, and 6oz. Some times he leaves 2-3 oz left in the bottom. Lunch he always drinks it and dinner...
- Hey N., It's K.!!! I am not responding to this, but I just wanted to say hey. I was wondering the same thing with Audrey, but if you want to discuss then give me a ca...
- At this age you should be introducing baby foods and feeding her normal meal times (i.e breakfast, lunch, dinner w/ snacks in between). My doctor always told me to fe...
6 Month Old Sleeping Too Much?
It seems like he should be going longer stretches between naps by now. .... Ours was doing the same...now at 8 months? Well, she's teething and sleeping a ...
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- My daughter is also 6 months old, born June 9th, and her sleep pattern is very similar. She goes to bed around 7:30 pm and sleeps until 7:30. Be thankful! Your baby...
- M. - My daughter (now almost one) was exactly the same - and was perfectly healthy. I was worried too (and wanted to get her to go more than 2 hrs between naps!) bu...
- Of course your baby's schedule seems like a dream to those of us with kids who won't sleep more than 1/2 hour at a time. However, I would suggest that if you are reall...
Should I Feed My 4 Month Old Anything?
Read all 6 responses: "I just took my 4 month old for his check up, ... So I'm waiting till the end of September to try again when she's 8 months. ... the babies should be eating quicker and more than what my guy is doing (7 1/2 months ...
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- I think feeding the baby at 4 months really depends on the baby him/herself. My son was so ready to eat at four months. The books all said that the first feeding wil...
- Hi S., I haven't read your responses yet, but my answer is a resounding NO. I've got a 5.5 month old, and debated whether to feed her. The AAP does say babies unde...
- Hi S. Starting at 4 months, I started feeding my daughter rice cereal in the morning, along with lunch (anything Stage 1) and dinner (stage 1 foods). The doctor also...
7 Month Old Still Sleeping Every 2 Hours
My 8 month old daughter still sleeps about every 2 hours. ... while being awake 2 hrs in between, but around 1 yr or so babies should start taking .... think this normal. you are doing a great job it sounds like. every baby is different ...
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- hi H., my son is 8 months old and he will take 3 2 hr naps if i let him. he usually takes a morning nap and after noon nap and sleeps for 2 hours and he is still tire...
- H., I have only 3 words for you..."Embrace the sleep". I have a little boy that just turned 4 months and it is like pulling teeth to get him to sleep AT ALL! He onl...
- Hi there, A child at that stage will likely be read for its first nap two hours after waking. After that first nap, two hours later, they will be ready for the sec...
8 Month Old Screaming at Bedtime and Not Sleeping Throught the Night
At 8 months he should be sleeping a total of about 14-15 hours a day (that includes naps). Most 8 months old wake up, are awake for about 2 hours, then nap , ...
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- Here is the strange thing about babies: the less sleep they get and the more overtired they are, the more difficult it is for them to fall asleep and stay asleep. For...
- Also since he is in the same room w/ you, you may want to rearrange your room so he cannot see you when he awakens. If he sees you, he is going to want you. Or you are...
- Many babies wake during the night. They just have learned that there parents will not respond to them no matter what at night. You might trying laying down with him t...
8 Month Old Not Eating Solids!!
8 Month Old Not Eating Solids!! So my baby girl doesn't seem to like solids unless ... You say she's growing and doing all she should be, so you're right, ...
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- My son is 9 months old, and as for food he can take it or leave it. I offer it 3 times a day and sometimes I can only get 2 spoonfuls in him. I found that he liked a...
- Buy many different sweet babyfood in the smallest jars that you can get and let her taste a little of each one of them. You must never pressure her into any solid foo...
- Hi C., I wouldn't worry about this. Babies don't need anything but breastmilk their entire first year. She will eat when she's ready. Meanwhile, don't supplement......
How Much Do You Feed Your 8 Month Old
At about 8 months is when I started doing every other feeding as a bottle or " snack". ... How Much Oatmeal Should I Be Feeding My 5-Almost 6 Month Old? ...
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- At about six months, when my daughter could sit up by herself, I began giving her foods that were soft and cut into small pieces. I fed her finger foods like well-cook...
- I have a 10 month old son and that is about how he ate in when he was 8 months. The only difference is we did one bottle at about 8am and oatmeal and fruit for breakfa...
- Hello, My daughter Nyla is 8months and for breakfast Nyla gets 3 tablespoons of cereal mixed w/ formula, 2-3 ounces of fruit, and 4oz bottle and then for lunch she ge...
8 Month Old Not Interested in Nursing
I am a first time mom of a beautiful almost 8 month old. ... feed her food and she didn't seem hungry so I wanted to find out which I should be doing first. ...
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- hey C., it is funny--i have an 8 month old that is totally giving me a hard time with eating too. he has just decided that he doesn't like baby food any more and w...
- hi C., unfortunately doctors don't always have all the correct info on nursing. its more important for her to get the breast milk. i would find your local la leche l...
- Hey C., Just a thought... if it's just the breast milk you want to give her, ever think of just pumping and giving it to her during her meals or something?
