what should a 6 month old baby be doing
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6 Month Old Baby Not Gaining Weight
6 Month Old Baby Not Gaining Weight. Hi mamas! I just took my baby in for his 6 month check up, and he'd only gained 6 oz since his 4 month checkup. ...
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- I am no doctor, but I say start the solids now. Also, you could suppliment with formula if you are afraid you don't have enough milk. My daughter gained approx. ...
- Hello! You could try supplementing your breastmilk with formula (remember to have someone else feed him). Also, at 6 months he can begin the cereal and jar fruits/ve...
- Real quick- active toddler here.... My son shrank before we recognized I had supply issues while bf-ing. He was born at the 75th and shrank to the 5th (he was losing...
6 Month Old Not Pooping
He is 6 months and only breast fed. He has been doing fine but now seems to be in ... 6 Month Old Not Pooping. Hi. My baby has only had one tiny poop for almost four days. .... It should take less than an hour for them to have a BM. ...
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- I don't have time to read all the posts, so sorry if this is repititious! -prune juice -BRAT diet (bananas, rice cereal, applesauce, toast) -warm bath (not sure w...
- I have been going through this with my LO too. The doctor said u can use a rectal thermometer to stimulate them to go. Usually just putting it in a little and then ta...
- I just noticed that someone mentioned the BRAT diet. That's for the opposite problem so don't use that :o) Definitely switch to oatmeal instead of rice cereal. Hope...
How Much Should a 10 Month Old Eat?
(Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ... How Much Should a 10 Month Old Eat? I know every baby is different, ... I think he is doing really well for eating. I would let him eat what he wants at meals. ...
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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...
How Much Cereal Should My 4 Month Old Eat
i was just wondering on how much rice sreal i should feed my 4 month old daughter i ... 6 months is usually the age to start feeding your baby but it really ...
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- If you are breastfeeding then you should not start any solid foods until at least 6 months. The AAP recommends exclusive breastfeeding for at least the first six mont...
- From what I understand, a baby is not able to fully digest rice or rice products until one year. their digestive tracts and immune systems are too immature and introdu...
- My doctor started my daughter out on 2 T. a day and then each week we tried a different cereal until 6 mon. But I would check with your doctor, and just use your inst...
How Much Should My 7 Month Old Be Eating?
How Much Should My 7 Month Old Be Eating? My daughter eats 6 ozs of formula and 1/2 a jar of #2 baby fruit for breakfast. Then she eats another 6 oz bottle ...
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- Sounds like she is doing quite well. As I am sure your doctor has told you every baby is different and my son was a picky eater when he was a baby and got less than y...
- well when my lil one was 6 months she at 2 jars a baby food and milk the rest of they way if she seems happy and not fussing from lake of food she good when she went f...
- S. You might try her on jar cereal in the morning and milk with every meal. We didn't give our granddaughter any juice till she was older. It is just pure sugar we ga...
10 Month Old- Feeding Questions
Is this normal for a 10 month old? I can't figure out if we should..." ... Two of my three kids (8 yrs and 10 yrs)are still eating more like 6 small ... Your baby sounds perfectly normal to me. I also have a 10 month old DD and we ... you are doing the right thing. children of all ages naturally prefer to graze. ...
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- you are doing the right thing. children of all ages naturally prefer to graze. it's a healthier way to eat. i have an 11 month old on the same schedule.
- I have a 7 month old, but i keep a friend's 10 1/2 month old every day. he eats 4-5 8 oz bottles a day, plus 1 stage 3 jar of baby food with 3 meals. so he's getting...
- Hello, S.! My son is 10 months and he eats 2 solid food meals, and drinks 5-6oz. bottels a day, he has done that for a few months and he seems happy and full! lol I g...
6 Month Old Refuses Formula
We just saw the doctor and she said he was doing great and that in her opinion he can eat what ... That is a lot of food for a baby so young. He is too full on food, ... I'm no expert, but no 6 month old should be eating what you eat. ...
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- Try making his ceral with formula!!!! That way he'll get it in him. This way you know he's getting the nutirtion from formula. GOOD LUCK.......
- It sounds like he may be weaning off of the formula and be ready for more solid food. Did you speak with your pediatrician?
- Infants really need to have formula or breast milk. The concern with providing whole milk before the first birthday is that an infant's intestines are not fully develo...
How Much Formula for a 10 Month Old, 21 Lb Boy?
I was exclusively breast feeding my son, until he turned 6 months. ... They say a 10-12 month old should have between 16-24 ounces a day. ... if he" should eat more, I tell him, "The only way to know if a baby is hungry, is try to feed him. ... between 21 to 32 ounces a day. sounds like you are doing great. if you ...
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- between 21 to 32 ounces a day. sounds like you are doing great. if you feel he is not getting enough calcium feed him some yogurts. stonyfield farms makes nice ones fo...
- You are doing great in my opinion. I had two children a boy and a girl who only weighed 16 lbs at a year old. If you and your husband are of average height around 5'...
- Mother nature has handled this for you! For real, as much as he will take! There is no proper amount that it right for every child, he'll automatically hit the avera...
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. ... my kids schedule went like this at around 6 months-1 year but sometimes ... At this age you should be introducing baby foods and feeding her normal ... 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...
4 Month Old Breastfed Baby Sleeping Through the Night
I don't think you should be concerned that he doesn't cry when he wakes up, ... it's absolutely ok! my 6 month old girl did exactly the same thing. as long as you're ... As long as your baby is happy and healthy, your doing great! ...
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- As long as he is growing well and is happy, you are doing great and are very lucky! Good luck with the breast feeding.
- Consider yourself very lucky that your baby sleeps so well and is happy during the day. I have 3 children and I was very lucky with my first 2 as far as sleeping thro...
- If your son is gaining weight appropriately then do not worry about it...If not, see your doctor.