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Problems with Nursing My 9 Month Old
Asked by A.L. from Sacramento
on February 9, 2009
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I don't know what's going on with my body, but for the past 2 months or so I have been getting very frequent plugged ducts - 1 or 2 per week. It all began once I star...
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- You could have mastitis. The wiggling around during nursing is normal. Pump and give her sippy cups or bottles and save up the extra milk in the freezer. Your ducts...
- Hi A., I'm definitely not a medical expert and can't tell you exactly what's going on. But I can pass along some wisdom that my lactation consultant shared with me w...
- Dear A., I have suffered like that many times. I don't know what causes the plugged ducts but I know a home remedy. Take 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Mix ...
No Poo
Asked by A.C. from Washington DC
on May 2, 2009
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Baby Miles (6 months) has not pooed in over 2 days! He only drinks breast milk, and is offered some solids that he pretty much refuses anyway, so could he really be co...
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- Since you are nursing, I'd suggest that you eat some foods such as prunes, raisins and lots of fiber. That will help Miles poop. You can massage his abdomen with warm ...
- Baby Miles is totally fine!! Unless he has pain or discomfort and it trying and can't, then there is no reason to worry, happens all the time with breast fed babies. ...
- My doctor was big on not giving them anything. She also said not to worry unless my baby had been 7 days or more without one! So I would wait a few more days and the...
Introducing Food to a Six Month Old
Asked by M.L. from Los Angeles
on July 26, 2008
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I am about to introduce solid food to my six month baby. I am thinking of starting with organic pureed carrots. Any other suggestions or recommendations? Also, how man...
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- Sweet Potato and Avocado are great to introduce. Better than carrots. Both are soft and easy to mash for feeding.
- Hi, Sounds like you're doing everything right! Carrots are a great start. Try those for a few days- perhaps four, then move on to another vegetable. We did all v...
- M., My daughter loves peas so she eats that with a serving of fruit and rice. I tried giving her rice with just water and she hated it so I began using breastmilk. ...
Seeking Moms Who've Experienced a Rash on Their Baby When Using Pampers Diapers
Asked by L.F. from Sioux Falls
on May 2, 2008
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I have a 13 month old and I recently switched him to pampers diapers because they were more cost effective than the previous brand I was using but have noticed that he...
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- My daughter had a rash on her lower ab area from Pampers, too. She also gets it from the Target brand. We had to stick with Huggies and Nature babycare to avoid any ...
- Both my kids have super sensitive skin. They broke out with Pampers, Huggies, Kirklands, and every other diaper we tried. We did cloth when my son was first born (thro...
- i have always used pampers, as all the others i tried (luvs, huggies and parents choice) all leaked on my son. if you do feel that the diaper is the problem, cloth dia...
How Much Formula Should My Almost 4 Months Son Be Eating?
Asked by J.H. from Visalia
on September 18, 2007
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We've had to start adding rice cereal to his formula, one scoop for every 4 oz, because he was spitting up a ton and that's what the doc recommended. Since he's getti...
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- Hi J., I think at 4 months your baby can pretty much eat what he wants. My Dr. always told me that when he's full he'll stop eating! My little guy will be 2 in Oc...
- My son is also 4 months old and a couple weeks ago, it seemed impossible to fill him up. He would stop eating at about 5 oz of formula (not much for him) but would sti...
- I breastfed all my children, so I don't know much about formula, but my middle child was a premie and had a problem holding down milk. My lactation consultant sugges...
My Six Month Old Son Doesn't Sleep for More than 2 Hours
Asked by L.B. from Seattle
on November 14, 2006
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My son is now six months old and has yet to sleep through the night! I don't know what I'm doing wrong. He gets plenty to eat during the day. I've tried to feed him ri...
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- Well it looks like we are in the same boat as far as babies not sleeping through the night. the one thing that I have learned though is when you lay down your son let ...
- my son did the same thing. he was about that age too. i will tell you what i hated to hear, absolutely despised it , but it turned out to be true. he has and will co...
- HI L. What times in the day does he take a nap? If it is later in the day he may not be tired. What time do you start putting him to sleep? Maybe its to early. You ...
How to Breastfeed and Introduce Solids?
Asked by M.K. from Milwaukee
on March 7, 2007
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Ok, I think I must be very ignorant. I thought I knew what I was doing until yesterday. My 6 month old son was not taking a lot of breastmilk in yesterday. I have been...
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- check out www.kellymom.com for some good info at 6mos i was just doing ONE meal, typically at dinner, and always breast first, like an hour before the solids. but t...
- Don't feel stupid to call the doctor when it comes to your child. Yes, breastfeed first then give solids after. I have a 5 month old who I breastfeed full-time. I b...
- If you have questions, my first suggestion would be to contact your local La Leche League. Look online to find a meeting/leader in your area. You can certainly breas...
Solids or Bottle First?
Asked by L.M. from Detroit
on August 23, 2007
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When feeding my 7 mo old daughter,I start with the bottle and than feed her solids. I thought bottle first, because that is still the main source of nourishment, every...
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- Hi L. - IMO, bottle first, then solids. Formula or breastmilk is babies main source of nutrition for the first 12 months. If they never had solids until 12 mos. t...
- I have a 7 month old. I go back and forth from bottle to food throughout the day. A fruit for breakfast, then a bottle next time, then a veggie, then bottles the rest ...
- **Hey L., I would maybe take a poll of pediatricians and nurses. I only say that b/c I've NEVER heard of solids before bottle. I would hate for you to get wrong advi...
Introduction of Solids
Asked by S.H. from Charlotte
on November 27, 2006
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My son is 4 months old and a big boy. He has been breast fed exclusively from birth. I began to introduce rice cereal in a bottle once a day a few days ago. the MD ...
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- My ped told me that the ABCs (applesauce, bananas and carrots)and rice will thicken the poop, while beans, sweet potatos, squash and oatmeal will thin it out. Wait a ...
- Dear S., As a mother who breastfed and a pediatric nurse, I understand your concerns. Many of the other suggestions are pretty on target. It can often take up to 2w...
- Hey there, Rice cereal is binding, I would switch him to Oatmeal. I gave my son cereal in his bottle since 2 mos old. He's a big boy as well. He never had a probl...
Need Advice on Starting Solids
Asked by J.P. from Miami
on August 16, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I started my 6-month-old on solids last week and he loves the rice cereal but absolutely hates everything else. I've tried pears and apples and he gags and...
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- My daughter always hated the cereals but loved the foods! However, she didn't like fruit at all at first. I started with carrots and those were her favorite. Then s...
- Maybe you want to wait a bit more before intoducing him to different flavors. It's been only one week and remember its a taste they have never tried before. Try again ...
- you can just keep giveing him the rice cereal and in a week or two try the other food again. Their taste changes as they grow.
