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1 Year Old Dropping Food
Asked by J.G. from Fayetteville
on August 5, 2008
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My 1 year old is dropping food, sippy cups, just about everything off his high chair. While I hear this is a phase, it still drives my husband and me crazy. We've tr...
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- My son is about 6 and a half months old and also likes to play the dropping game. He started this about a month ago. When I first realized that he was playing a gam...
- My son is one too, and sometimes also throws food on the floor. For him it is a signal that he is done eating. He has been fairly responsive to us saying no to him a...
- I can't imagine how you or your husband could find this irritating from a one year old. It's a game. Just keep picking it up and have fun!!
Need Help with Feeding Schedule
Asked by L.G. from New Orleans
on December 15, 2008
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I need help with what and when to feed my 7 month old and when do you start stage 3 foods? Right now her schedule is: 7 am - bottle, 9am - cereal, fruit, and fruit jui...
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- A 7 months old baby needs to get his/her nutrition from formula. At this stage solids two times a day are plenty.
- RELAX - You are doing fine. Your baby is on a great schedule for meals. Of course she should still have bottles and of course you should be increasing solids, but i...
- not at seven months!!!! she should have only just started solids at seven months! i would dramaticaly scale back the solids, maybe feeding her a single type of fruit...
Meal Schedule for 8 1/2 Month Old
Asked by R.M. from New York
on June 4, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I'm trying to get my 8 month old son on a mealtime schedule. He has bottles throughout the day, and we've been feeding him oatmeal and pureed fruits or veggi...
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- You got a lot of responses but I hope my response helps as I talked a lot about this topic with other moms I know - as well as - figuring what worked best for me. One...
- Hey mom, I would just break off bits of chicken, and beef when your having dinner and offer it to him BEFORE the bottle, For breakfast, same thing, offer him the...
- My daughter loved to feed herself cut up avocado, peas, corn, and carrots. We also tried canned chicken. The canned chicken was easy to break into small pieces and con...
Making Mealtime Less of a Power Struggle
Asked by A.E. from Austin
on July 29, 2009
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My husband and I strongly believe in the old-fashioned "you eat what's been made" philosophy of family dining. We don't make special meals for the kids and we expect ...
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- A comedian once said that more mothers' tired bodies are strewn on the path to toilet training, but I think the food power struggle is a close second. Here is what we...
- Hey there, I am very fortunate to not have picky eaters but when the time has arose for whining etc....they know they do have an alternative. They can either have ...
- I think you are on the right track. We use the same philosophy for our almost 5 year old. She always asks "how many bites do I need to eat?" At first I would give her ...
Mealtime Battles
Asked by R.H. from Minneapolis
on August 17, 2007
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Mealtimes at our house have turned into a major struggle. Our 23 month old daughter has always been a good eater, until now. If we just mention that it's time to sit...
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- R., I have a daughter who is giving me trouble about eating her fruits. She has never before fussy about food. She is a good eater. But I was always told this is a faz...
- My almost 2 year old has a Manners Chart on the wall next to his high chair. I will tell him before he gets into the chair what ONE thing will get him a sticker accord...
- We had some struggles with our 1st child too. It is important to me that our kids are socialized and experience a meal as a family. This is an important time for us....
REALLY Low Percentiles, Should I Be Worried?
Asked by B.K. from Wichita
on September 24, 2008
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My son went in for a "well-baby" checkup the other day so that I could fill out the paperwork for daycare. My son is 2, and he's apparently in the 3rd percentile for w...
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- I wouldn't worry. Emme is 2.5 and weighs 25lbs...
- Try to give him snacks in between the bigger meals like an hour or so. Snacks should be like cheerios, veggies or fruits.I would not worry so much he will fill out eve...
- Hi, B.! I know you already have alot of responses and I usually don't answer people. I like to read and learn. However, my son was full term (a little over a week l...
Can My Almost 1 Yr Old Have Cows Milk?
Asked by A.C. from Chicago
on April 11, 2009
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My daughter will be 1 in two weeks, and my breastmilk must be drying out. The right hasn't produced in over a week, and the left is almost out too. I can't get anyth...
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- We switched Connor to 2% milk at 1 year. Our pediatrician said 2% or Whole Vitamin D milk would be fine. But prior to one year he drank regular milk a few times. He...
- according to studies a child that is 11 months and 3 weeks old is able to digest the proteins in cow's milk, so yes, you can start her on cow's milk now. (the studies...
- A., my sons are now almost 26 years and 23. We were tolde we could give them 2% milk at a year. They never had any problems with it and made the transition easily. I'd...
Help! My 8 Yr Old Is a "CarbKid"
Asked by T.M. from New York
on March 25, 2007
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Hello! I have an 8 year old son who will not eat anything...except carbs. He refuses to try any kind of veggie or fruit. I can get him to eat an apple or banana, but, ...
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- Hey T.. So we have similar situations with our boys. Mine is only 4 though and would only eat much of the same as yours...with some exceptions. There was another wo...
- Thereare a few things you can try, first, stop buying the things that you don't want him eating!!! At 8 years old, he is old enough to understand its your way or no wa...
- Hi T. , sounds like he is a picky eater but also just loves Junk food??? I would speak to a nutrionist and show you what healthy foods he would need to alternate his j...
Natural Consequences
Asked by T.D. from Houston
on June 24, 2008
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Can anyone suggest a natural consequence for yelling during mealtime? My two-year-old sometimes starts yelling as loud as he can during a meal (at home and in public) ...
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- welcome to the terrible twos! From what I understand in the spectrum of being one of those "nurturing parents" you're supposed to take him to the car for time out if o...
- I sometimes have the yelling issue with my two year old daughter and I think it's just a matter of getting attention. I've found that at home or out I will ask her if ...
- Hi Ella- It's always harder in public places so I'd concentrate on ending this habit at home and hopefully it will carry over into the restaurants as well. If it w...
3 Y/o Son Nightmare at Mealtimes
Asked by C.C. from Tampa
on April 4, 2008
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My son has become increasingly picky with food and just lately has demanded that I feed him or he will not eat. I have tried bribing him with his Easter candy (which I...
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- He has found something that he can use to exert his power over you! Nip this in the bud now, while he's 3! If he refuses to eat a meal, simply put the food away wi...
- C., I wanted to let you know that there is a counselor in the Tampa area who works with children who refuse to eat. His name is Robby Brown. Here is some contac...
- My guess is that this type of acting out is about getting attention. If your son does not want to eat, agree that he can go to his room while the rest of the fami...
