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Can My 1 Month Old Be Teething Already?
Asked by C.J. from Gainesville
on August 18, 2008
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She's started crying inconsolably for several hours at a time. During these crying fests, she will root like she wants to eat and when I put her to the breast she will...
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- Given her age, teething is extremely unlikely. If you are seeing white in her mouth it could be thrush. It is painful for babies so her response would be typical if sh...
- Please check with your pediatrician. Your baby could have reflux. My son's started at the same age with the same symptoms you are describing. It was horrible pain f...
- It's possible for your 1 month old to be teething. My youngest daughter started teething at 2 1/2 months. Try putting a toy in the freezer and letting her chew on it...
Toddler Dealing with Constipation and Other Digestive Issues.
Asked by K.B. from Dallas
on January 26, 2009
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My Jojo is 32 months old and is still wearing diapers. She is starting to show signs of readiness for using potty and has successfully made 1 poo in the potty so far....
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- Hello K., is anyone in your family lactose intolerant? You probably stop the cow milk. switch to oat or soy milk. Although most people (and doctors) associate milk ...
- The constipation sounds like something we suffered with for about six months with one of my daughters. Finally, after months of begging for a solution, the doctor sug...
- Probiotics really help make you regular. I open a capsule into my sons cereal in the morning.
Digestive Issues
Asked by M.S. from New York
on August 16, 2007
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Hello all. My 10 month old seems to be having a hard time with frequent loose stools I breastfeed him 4-5 times a day and he gets rice cereal in the morning with lunch...
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- Hi M.! First, I want to congratulate you for breastfeeding your son for 10 months, that is awesome! I breastfed Dylan for 13 months, he always had frequent, loose s...
- Hi Maria, I think your son is fine. I breastfed my children and they all had loose stools. Is it like water or is there some consistency to it? If it's like water ...
- hi M., breastfed babies have looser stools, its normal. are they loose/ mustardy? thats how they should be, less so once they are on solids but the breastmilk will sti...
Introducing Rice Cereal to Our 16 Week Old
Asked by K. from New York
on September 29, 2006
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Is it too early for us to give our 16 week old daughter rice cereal mixed with my breastmilk? She shows a lot of interest when she watches us eat, plus she can sit up ...
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- I am surprised at all these responses. There is no 'grey area' regarding feeding solids in any of the major American or international medical communities. The univ...
- I am a mother of three boys, 3 yr old, 2 yr old, and a 4 month old. I don't think it's too early to give them baby rice cereal and all my boys needed it either by 3 o...
- My children.. one started on cereal at 6 weeks old.. the other one was 14 weeks.. You'll have that feeling when to give it. Try a spoon ful and see... good luck. Som...
4 Month Old Reacting Poorly to Rice Cereal??
Asked by J.M. from Asheville
on July 17, 2008
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Hi there,
I took my 4 month old daughter for her 4 month check-up Monday and my Pediatrician recommended starting her on solids. She's a big girl, in the 99th percen...
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- Maybe you should try just giving her one feeding til her tummy adjusts. Also, many doctors (think about it in a global sense too) recommend that perhaps rice cereal is...
- this can be *so* confusing!! i do believe they are not supposed to get honey until they are at least 1 year old. so please check that out. it can be dangerous due...
- Hi J.! I'm kind of surprised that your physician recommended that you start your 4-month-old on anything other than breastmilk, even if she's big for her age. I though...
Preemie Problems
Asked by K.P. from Boston
on February 26, 2008
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I was just wondering if there were any other moms of preemies who would have any advice on transitioning into solid/stage 1 type of baby foods. His digestive track has...
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- Hi! I had a premie who was 9 weeks early at only 2 pounds 13 ounces. I waited until about 6.5 - 7 months before starting solids. You could tell he wasn't ready. I ...
- I would personally wait a couple more months.
- is he breastfeeding? my son is 6 weeks preemie. i breastfeed him (now he is 2) i started feed him litttle of rice cereal at 6 mos and he didnt start eat soild til end...
Constipation
Asked by P.L. from Los Angeles
on July 29, 2008
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Hi all,
My 5 1/2 month old has just started eating solids, and has taken to it very well! The only problem is that she recently seems to be constipated. Only recent...
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- I would add some prune juice (about an oz) to my daughter's BM bottle. This would help her tremendously. I would buy it from Trader Joes or Whole Foods. Good lu...
- Hi P., I just went through the same thing with my daughter. She is now 7 months but several weeks ago she was VERY constipated. My husband and I did a little rese...
- my 5 month old is in the same boat. Her pediatrician suggested an ounce of warm water once a day and if she seems really constipated to mix 1 part prune juice with 2 ...
Prednisone for a 21 Month Old?
Asked by A.H. from Fort Wayne
on January 23, 2009
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My son has had many different digestive problems, and is a bit of a medical mystery. Allergic colitis, allergic esophagitis, long-term mouth sores, rectal skin tags, a...
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- Dear A., Don't give your child anything as strong as prednisone. Instead get him to Dr. Merkle who will test him to find out what is really going on. I'll bet eve...
- The long term mouth sores were a flag to me. Have him tested for Behcet's Syndrome. My son had mouth sores constantly. Always had at least one in his mouth at all time...
- While pregnisone long term isn't a great thing for kids, a short course to see if it helps is probably a good thing. I have had a lot of prednisone myself, not at that...
My Son Is Starting to Learn to Potty Train and Medical Problems Are in the Way
Asked by A.R. from Portland
on September 27, 2008
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My son is starting to give an interest in potty training. The problems is lately his #2's are runny all the time for the past 5 days. This is slowing the process dow...
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- Try plain white rice, bananas, dry toast & apple sauce. Stay away from high fiber foods as this makes diarrhea worse. Some kids get what they call toddler diarrhea bec...
- I had already decided to recommend the BRAT diet when I read your other 2 responses. So, I third that response. Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast. You can also give ...
- First take away the dairy. It is probably making the situation worse. Next try the BRAT diet... Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Tapioca. Those will help. His system is just...
Help! Can't Get Newborn to Sleep!
Asked by J.A. from Denver
on June 18, 2009
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I have a 6 week old infant that I cannot get to sleep except for a few hours at night. She did fine until she was about 2 weeks old when she developed severe digestiv...
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- I found if I swaddled my daughter while I held her she would not notice when I laid her down. Also try warming her mattress with a heating pad (don't lay her on the h...
- I am not sure if you swaddle your baby but I would recommend doing that. It helps my son to sleep. It will help her feel secure. Good luck in finding what will help...
- My little girl was similar in sleep patterns. I did notice that she would sleep while in her car seat, so after fighting it, I just let her take her naps in it and it...
