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Baby Won't Eat Baby Cereal Anymore
Asked by C.M. from Omaha
on January 20, 2009
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My 13-month refuses his baby cereal in the morning. My understand is that babies are supposed to eat this until about 18 months for the iron. Any sugggestions on a goo...
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- long as you give your baby a vitiman such as in a dropper it is okay that they change.. alot of kids grow out of that stage alot faster latey. my daughter is 8 months ...
- When my daughter started to refuse her baby cereal, I started scrambling an egg for her every morning. I found cooking an egg takes the same amount of time as cooking...
- um ive never heard anything about requiring cereal until 18 months. heres what you do; you serve fruits veggies WHOLE GRAINS (not whole grain bread, bread that actual...
Baby Has Low Iron Level
Asked by N.K. from Chicago
on May 19, 2007
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A blood test revealed that my 3 month old son has an iron deficiency (His level is 9.5) We've started giving him poly-vi-sol with iron. I'm worried. Has anyone else de...
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- N., I'm not a doctor or anything so consider that when reading my response. My son, who is now 5, had a low hemaglobin level at 9 months. The 9.5 you refer to is the ...
- N., Are you breastfeeding? If so, your baby's results would most likely show that he has low iron. Usually, this is nothing to worry about with breastfed babies. I...
- Hi N., My older son had the same issue. There is a better children's vitamin than poly-vi-sol. Shaklee makes a tastless powder and its made with no dyes. After a...
Underweight Anemic 1 Yr Old Who Won't Eat If I Give Her Iron Supplement.
Asked by C.B. from Provo
on August 10, 2009
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At my daughter’s 1 year well child checkup, her doctor was concerned because her weight was below the measurable percentile line (she’s only 16 lbs). We talked abo...
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- Hi C., Has anyone brought up checking for celiac (gluten intolerance) it's linked to anemia and weight loss. There are many wys to get iron, veggies for exampl...
- Give her the iron supplement at bedtime when the day is done. That way if she gets sick to her stomach, eating is not an issue. I doubt it will keep her up at night, s...
- I was suprised to read that the doctor told you to force her to eat. A good pediatrician will tell you there are 3 things you can't force a child to do: eat, sleep, an...
Foods and Iron
Asked by B.B. from Jacksonville
on June 25, 2007
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During the last 2 doctor visits the pediatrican said my eldest daughter (25mths old) has been low on iron. I have started giving her vitamins with iron. Does anyone kn...
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- Had the same problem and did research. There are two types of iron: Heme and Non-heme irons. Heme irons are more readily absorbed. Examples: beef, shrimp, turkey, c...
- Hi B., I hadn't heard the red meat/dairy thing, interesting, I will have to look that up! I have no worries because my son eats a lot of lean red meat/ground turkey....
- google, google, google. Always challenge and ask the doctor to explain why....Low iron is not good but too much can throw a child into Type 2 diabetes. Iron HAS to be ...
Teeth Discoloration
Asked by G.M. from Los Angeles
on April 10, 2009
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My 17th month old I noticed has bluish-gray tint to his teeth? I am worried. I still nurse at night at least 2-3x because he has a hard time falling asleep wihtout m...
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- Hi G.~ I can help you. I have a 2 1/2 year old son who had the same problem. The dentist says they may not have this problem when they get their adult teeth. If ...
- Hi Tooth discolouration is affecetd by fluoride levels in drinking water, not chlorine. However, Tetracycline an antibiotic is particularly notorious for causin...
- You can see a pediatric dentist. Is it all the teeth or just the front ones? If it's just the front ones it's possible he had an injury to them if he fell while he was...
Vegetarian 2 Year Old
Asked by L.M. from Detroit
on December 7, 2006
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My son has a real distaste for almost any kind of meat. He will try it, and spit it out- he just doesn't like it. I'm fine with that- I was a vegetarian for many year...
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- Until my son was about 2 he did the same thing. Now he eats pretty much everything. I would keep offering it to him-- but don't push it. My son loved meatballs (I w...
- My Pediatrician is vegan herself and is very into kids being vegetarian. You may want to meet her and talk with her on your situation. She is a great doctor. Her num...
- Hi L. Baby spinich leaves have lots of iron and have a nice sweet taste if you dont cook them just make sure you wash them well.Also at dinner try making your side t...
Prenatal Vitamins
Asked by T.B. from Los Angeles
on August 2, 2009
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Hi! I'm trying to get pregnant and was advised to start taking prenatal vitamins right away. Any suggestions on which ones to take? I know most important ingredient...
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- I get my prenatals at Mother's they are called Twin Lab. I tried the prescription kind and they upset my stomach-as most do. I used to take my vitamins right before b...
- lol...well...here's not exactly the answer to your question: I just chewed Flintstones & drank orange juice & tried to get most of my vitamins from food sources...s...
- Hello, I used the Target Brand. It not that much $ and I also took another few MG of Folic Acid, but that is up to your doc. Mine told me to take more FA also. Yes it...
Need Ideas on Keeping Kiddie Pool Clean
Asked by T.K. from Milwaukee
on July 3, 2009
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I've got a toddler pool on my deck & I don't know how to keep it clean. It's a collapsable pool about 6 feet in diameter & I'd rather not have to empty & refill it eve...
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- Because I work in the water purification field, I feel the need to chime in. Chlorine overnight is probably a great idea for killing anything growing in the pool, and...
- If you want to tarp it, just get a tarp with those round holes around the edge, and use bungee cords to attach it to your deck and stretch it taut. (In the yard, use t...
- To keep dirt out, try keeping a shallow pan filled with water so that the kids can step in the pan and rinse their feet before getting into the pool. I found a rectan...
Fussy Baby
Asked by M.G. from Detroit
on July 25, 2009
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I just started giving my 4 1/2 month breastfed daughter Poly Vi Sol vitamin drops with Iron due to recommendation from my pediatrician and noticed her starting to get ...
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- There is no need for a breastfed baby to receive vitamin or iron supplements as long as MOM is eating well and still taking a multi-vitamin (like your pre-natals)
- Iron can also effect bowel movements. She may be consitpated or it may be more difficult for her to go. Why did he recommend the vitamin in the first place?
- it could be the IRON - my daughter got tummy cramps from even formula with IRON.....
