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Breastfeeding and Want to Know When Can We Introduce a Bottle?!?
Asked by J.B. from San Diego
on February 13, 2009
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HI!
I'm a new mom who really appreciates all your help!
I have a 15 day old son who is breastfeeding. I want to continue to breastfeed for at least 6 months. I h...
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- Hi J., My understanding is that as long as your baby has taken to the breast with no problems and you've been successful for a while, introducing the bottle is fine. ...
- The only way is to try it. Some babies have nipple confusion, some don't. Each baby being different. My son had no problem with it. My daughter rejected ALL approach...
- Do it now! I though I should wait and did with both of mine and then they never took one!!! Baby will go back and forth no problem now that he is 2 weeks old!
Breast Milk a 10 Month Old Should Be Drinking
Asked by M.B. from Honolulu
on April 16, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
I currently have a 10 month old who goes to daycare during the week. I give him 3 5-oz bottles to drink during the day. I’ve had a couple of providers...
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- Hi M., I was told by my doctor that 10 month olds do not necessarily need water, and, in fact, it might hinder their cravings for the nutrient milk/formula they need ...
- My daughter never took more than 6 oz at a feeding, but she's long and lean like her dad and she's still not much of an eater. My sitter told me that you can tell i...
- Hi M., Personally, I say that if you can produce the breast mile to give him, then send more milk. Right now it is the most nutritious food you could possible give hi...
My Son Won't Eat!
Asked by J.K. from Tampa
on August 28, 2008
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Hi everyone. I would really love some tips on how to get my two-year-old to eat healthy. He literally only likes chips, cookies & french fries. He won't eat anything e...
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- My son has a very similar problem. From the time I started feeding him cereal, he didn't like it, and finding what he would eat was difficult. One thing he loved was...
- J., I just went to speak with my pediatrician about this last week. My 22 month old son use to eat more than me now he just stopped eating. She said it is 1 of 3 th...
- Have you tried to disguise foods as chips, cookies and french fries? Maybe you could slice some veggies or fruit to look like a hand sized snack with a fun dipping sa...
9 Mos Old Not Wanting to Eat...
Asked by C.A. from Dallas
on October 23, 2008
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My son is about to be 9 mos old next week and he has started a new babysitter who has been feeding him stage 3 foods but also a little regular foods. When he gets home...
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- Yep, mines doing the same thing right now and letting me know she's full by throwing the rest of the food on the floor. FUN!!!! I don't think it matters baby food or ...
- my little one, who is 10 months next week, was doing the same thing at about 8 1/2 months. when i mentioned it to the pedi at the 9 month check up he said that is not ...
- Yep. Finger foods can be manipulated by little hands. He's at an age where he wants to feel, touch, smell, taste new things. I've had my baby on finger foods since 7 m...
Daily Morning Vomit Due to Overfeeding or STILL the Stomach Bug?
Asked by C.A. from Denver
on May 27, 2008
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My 7.5 month old little girl had a stomach bug (vomiting and fever) about 2 weeks ago, was healthy for about a week and then seemed to come down with another bug (ah, ...
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- I heard there is a virus going around that lasts about 2-3 weeks. Good luck!
- We had just introduced solids to my son around 6 months when he got sick. Afterwards he didn't want to eat solids. I think he associated the solid food with his bein...
- Could be she needs to slow down. I held off on solids too but she may need to start some organic baby foods or cereals. Do have a doctor or healthcare provider check h...
Help with 4 Month Old Feeding Issues
Asked by L.B. from Kansas City
on August 30, 2009
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Hey mamas! I need some major help here. I have a four month old baby that, not be mean, has been a MAJOR challenge since she was born. I have a 2 year old also so i...
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- Hello L., I watched a program on babies with this same issue. Go to your doctor and if he/ she doesn't try to help resolve your babies issue go to another one. It s...
- I suggest a low iron formula. Some infants are more sensitive to iron than others. Research "symptoms of iron overdose in infants." Of course your child NEEDS iro...
- Hi L., I know this is kind of late but I just read your request and the other responses. I remember when my oldest son was so colicky and it was terrible! I agree...
Seeking Moms' with Toddlers 18-24 for Feeding Hints
Asked by S.R. from Jacksonville
on August 12, 2009
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Our little one is a really picky eater. One day she may eat others no. She does not drink milk so has to have other supplement. When we try to feed her, she refuses...
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- I have almost 23 month twins and they have good days and bad. I used to be so worried about how much they weighed and how much they ate. I talked to my pedi because t...
- My son is tiny (always was) at 26 months & 22 lbs... I will do ANYTHING to get calories in him. Cream cheese & butter on a bagel, vanilla carnation instant breakfas...
- Is it textures that she shys away from? If so it maybe it will just take time. All Mom's worry about how much their toddlers eat - it is totally natural. My daughte...
Stop Dropping/throwing Food?
Asked by E.G. from San Diego
on August 26, 2009
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Hi Mommas,
I have a very energetic 13 month old who likes to self feed. however she also likes to take handfulls of her food and drop it of the side of her high-chai...
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- This age is very messy at meal time. I was on my hands and knees cleaning up the floor often (and yes, don't bother until the end). Mine is 21 months and it gets a l...
- Our daughter likes to do this, too... especially when I'm feeding her, for some reason. When it happens, I just remove all the food and utensils from her reach and go...
- While I agree with the other moms that there is a LOT of experimentation at this age, 13 months is also old enough to understand cause/effect relationships and consequ...
Finger Foods
Asked by A.P. from Provo
on October 8, 2008
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I was just wondering around what time a lot of babies start feeding themselves for all their meals. I have a 9.5 month old and she will eat finger foods for her snacks...
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- Hello. I have a 21 month old. when she was that age she ate Peas and carrots, cooked of course. For snacks, we gave her the gerber little puffs, and the little crun...
- The Super Baby Food book has great suggestions!
- I know exactly where you are! I was just there! Before my daughter got her two teeth, I was really unsure what and how to give her solids. Her favorite was red pepp...
One Twin Refusing Bottle & Other Won't Stay Latched On
Asked by C.M. from Los Angeles
on January 13, 2009
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I have boy/girl twins who are almost 9 months old. Recently my girl will only nurse for about 5 minutes and then is not interested. She will play and nap like she's ...
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- Good for you for all your work. I would keep doing what you're doing. Your daughter is probably getting filled up with other food and so only wants 5 min. If you're...
- Hello C M, I really don't think you have to wean both at the same time. Even though they are twins, they are each individual children and every child is different, ...
- Your daughter could be acting like that at the breast, because she is teething, or ALSO because at this age, they become more aware of their surroundings and simply ge...
