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8 Month Old Not Eating
Asked by B.S. from Tampa
on April 13, 2008
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My daughter typically eats four 7 oz bottles a day and has 3 small meals. She never has been a big food eater, she LOVES her bottles. For the past 2 weeks she has had ...
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- It's not only normal when they're teething but when they are sick as well. My son does this. All the kids in the daycare I work in lose their appetites sometimes sever...
- She may be teething and sometimes their appetite goes down when they are teething. Sometimes babies just go through phases of hardly eating anything, and then eating ...
- She might have a sore throat. As for hydration, try popsicles. I get the all fruit ones, so at least they are getting a serving of fruit when they are sick and refus...
Am I Making the Healthiest Food Choices?
Asked by M.B. from Columbus
on September 4, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I'm looking for some advice on the food choices for my kids(and myself). I have been trying to educate myself on all-natural foods versus the regular stuf...
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- Since SO many food products contain high fructose corn syrup, I would go with as many as I could that do not contain it. In general,I think it is best to aim for as l...
- Everything you hear now is that the high fructose corn syrup is the worst thing to give your kids. Also, kids need higher calories than we do for their growth and deve...
- NO!! Lower calorie and/or sugar free or fat free is NOT always the best choice. ANYTHING that contains high fructose corn syrup is something I won't even buy! There...
Pre-school Birthday Ideas
Asked by M.C. from Salt Lake City
on September 3, 2009
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Does anyone have any snack ideas to bring to our daughter's pre-school to celebrate her birthday? I love to make cake and cupcakes but they are not allowed because of...
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- I love making cake cookies. You'll have to look up the recipe but (search "cake cookies") I think it's nothing more than a bit of flour & different liquid measures. Yo...
- Make rice krispie treats but instead of putting them all in one big pan, press the mixture into your cupcake pans. Then paint on a thin layer of melted chocolate or fu...
- How about a giant Choc Chip Cookie with frosting saying Happy Birthday
Bridal/bachelorrette Party
Asked by A.S. from Los Angeles
on September 2, 2009
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I need ideas for my sisters last minute bridal shower/bachelorette i have a hotel already reserved for the end of this month...what are some affordable (cheap) ideas, ...
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- Hey A., I am a passion parties consultant. My parties are FREE! I do parties in the IE, OC, and LA county areas. You could incorporate a Passion Party for the "naug...
- I remember at my bachlorette party I was sent on a scavenger hunt at a dance club. It was a lot of fun. You could make the list tame (getting a business card) or nau...
- I would go to Ebay or try www.orientaltrading.com and put in the search word 'bachelorette party" etc. the have party things of all kinds, and on budget prices. G...
Not Using Spoon and Fork
Asked by A.T. from Scranton
on September 8, 2006
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My son Robert is 2and 1/2. He is still eating with his hands most of the time(would rather do this than use a spoon or fork). Also, he throws his food on the floor. Is...
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- A. sometimes it takes them a bit longer i would just keep putting them out for him to use and adventually he will start to use them as for throwing the food on the flo...
- A. This must be a very common problem. My 2 1/2 yr old son uses his hands still as well. I think that since it is such an effort to get the food on the utensil an...
- Perhaps allowing your child to go to the local store and pick out his own utensil set (Zoo animals etc.) would build motivation. In reference to the food throwing; th...
Feeding Solids
Asked by J.C. from Detroit
on August 22, 2007
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Hello Moms,
My son turned eight months old today and has finally started eating cereal, veggies and fruits very well. Within the past two weeks, I also introduced pu...
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- I breastfed my daughter up until 7 months old now she's almost 10 months. During that time she was 6 months old is when I started feeding her what you are feeding you...
- I can only tell you what my kids ate as each child is different. By 8 months both my son and daughter would have a 5oz bottle, 2-3 Tbs. of cereal and a jar of fruit f...
- Hi~ I think Angela T has been peeking in my windows!! lol That is EXACTLY the schedule and amounts my son eats now at 8 months. As some others have said, the baby f...
Middle of the Night Hungry Toddler!
Asked by J.F. from Augusta
on October 27, 2008
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Ok Ladies Help!! My 20 month old is an unusual toddler--he eats! He eats all the good stuff--very balanced meals/snacks. He eats so well my friends with toddlers ar...
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- Hi J. I don't know if this will help but, my routine with my 2 year old daughters is to eat dinner around 5 or 5:30pm and then at 7:30 they get a full yogurt with s...
- Somewhere between 1 and 2 years old, we had hungry kids in the night. Our solution was to give them what basically turned into 2 dinners. We might backup their regul...
- YES!!! feed that baby... LOL you should be happy he has a great appetite... If he is hungry feed him.. It is just a growth spurt.
8 Year Old Hates Everything
Asked by S. from Denver
on January 3, 2009
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Hello,
I hope I can get some great tips for my 8 year old son. He hates everything! He hates it before he tastes or smells it. He will not try anything, when he ...
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- For kids food is all they can control. Well anyway stick to you guns and be consistant by standing by your word. I have a 7 year old who is autistic and he tries to pu...
- I feel your pain! My five yr old doesn't like most foods. I have found that it helps to let him help choose food while grocery shopping and to help prepare dinner. ...
- You are being manipulated by a master : ). You need to change your thinking about the purpose of a meal-It is to nourish the body and provide some family togetherness ...
Help with Low Fat Diet
Asked by E.M. from Des Moines
on February 17, 2009
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Hello all I am searching for help for my husband and myself. He had a test done through work that showed his triglyceride leaves are very high above 300 and should be...
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- My husband has high Trig also. His doctor told him to cut down on sugar. He lowered it drastically just doing that. I would suggest a basically healthy diet and cut...
- I would highly recommend that you both start taking fish oil supplements (omega 3 fatty acids). I know that they improve heart health, help decrease stress levels, and...
- Hello, Here are some things to think about. How are you preparing your food? If you are cooking with any type of oils, good or bad, you need to realize that any oil...
High School Musical Party
Asked by R.R. from Houston
on January 25, 2009
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My daughter will be turning 7 and she wants a high school musical theme. Does anyone have ideas on theme related games and food to serve? i thought about doing the pro...
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- I love the theme. Adorable. I recommend hiring a photographer to capture the moments so you don't have to. Visit www.farroutphotography.com for information. Hav...
- Try Party City and BirthdayExpress.com
- Maybe you could have a dance off to the soundtrack. You could also play freeze dance to the music and when you turn it off everyone freezes. Good luck!
