Customer Reviews for Newborn feeding infant toddler
Newborn feeding infant toddler
Food recommendations from NYC-based nutritionist Keri Glassman, M.S., R.D.
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Review 1 for Newborn feeding infant toddler
Date:March 19, 2013
Heatherrs
My son is 1 week shy of 7 months old. He has been exclusively breastfed, never even tried formula. I started solids at 4 1/2 months but he really wasn't interested and still hasn't gained much of one. I pretty much nurse him whenever he wants to. Sometimes I pump when I feel like I need to if he doesn't want to nurse. He never took to the bottle until recently. I feel like he doesn't get enough milk since sometimes when I pump I only get a few ounces, especially out of one breast. However, he has PLENTY of wet diapers and doesn't seem to be starving (he is almost 18lbs) so I guess he is fine. Has anyone used Mothers MilK or any other herb to increase milk production? Does it seem to work?
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aravenhawk
Posted April 19, 2013
Yes, I use Mother's Milk Tea, but make sure you drink at least 5 tea bags a day or things won't change. I have had luck with avocados and carrots too. I just munch on them. You should talk to your doctor or lactation specialist though. Good Luck!
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Review 2 for Newborn feeding infant toddler
Date:February 10, 2013
CalebsMommy717
I have a 7 month old and he is breastfed when I'm home and we supplement w formula when I'm at work. But the main thing is that he only eats about 4 oz of milk at a time and doesn't want any more than that, sometimes even less. I started giving him solids around 4 1/2 months so what I do is mix 1 oz formula or breast milk w about 2 tbls of cereal and half a jar of baby food. He eats that for breakfast and dinner. But I am wondering if he needs more milk?
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Review 3 for Newborn feeding infant toddler
Date:February 4, 2013
gc2013
Thankyou, i finally know how much the approximate amount is that my daughter should eat. She'll be 12 months sooon!
For solids - daily menu including 1/3 cup dairy; 1/8 to ¼ cup protein foods; and 3 to 4 oz. non-citrus juices was particularly helpful.
I'm yet to know what it's like to feed a toddler. Glassman says they need about 4 cups or more of total beverages per day, which includes drinking water and milk (limit fruit juice to 4 to 6 oz. daily). "On average, your toddler should consume about 1,300 calories a day to promote normal growth and weight gain. Kids this age typically need 2 cups of dairy (milk, cheese, or yogurt); 5 ounces of grains (bread, cereal, rice, pasta, crackers); 4 ounces of protein; 1½ cups of fresh or cooked veggies; and 1½ cups of fresh or cooked fruit," says Glassman. 5oz of grains and 4oz of protein-gotcha. Thanks once more!
For solids - daily menu including 1/3 cup dairy; 1/8 to ¼ cup protein foods; and 3 to 4 oz. non-citrus juices was particularly helpful.
I'm yet to know what it's like to feed a toddler. Glassman says they need about 4 cups or more of total beverages per day, which includes drinking water and milk (limit fruit juice to 4 to 6 oz. daily). "On average, your toddler should consume about 1,300 calories a day to promote normal growth and weight gain. Kids this age typically need 2 cups of dairy (milk, cheese, or yogurt); 5 ounces of grains (bread, cereal, rice, pasta, crackers); 4 ounces of protein; 1½ cups of fresh or cooked veggies; and 1½ cups of fresh or cooked fruit," says Glassman. 5oz of grains and 4oz of protein-gotcha. Thanks once more!
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Review 4 for Newborn feeding infant toddler
Date:January 26, 2013
mommyhancock
wasn't really sure how much food to feed my 7 month old now I know exactly what to do!
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Review 5 for Newborn feeding infant toddler
Date:January 24, 2013
babydoll3096
My daughter is 17 months old, and for the past few months she hasn't been eating very well, but she still is gaining weight. The doctor told me that as long as she gains weight like she should, then everything is fine. I worry sometimes because she won't eat enough solid foods to fill up, she drinks more milk than she should. She is very independent and enjoys feeding herself. But she also is very vocal about things she doesn't like. If she gets distracted or if I stop her from smearing food on the walls, clothes, hair, etc. she will stop eating all together.
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Review 6 for Newborn feeding infant toddler
Date:January 19, 2013
lymome
I hope this helps with my younger child the picky eater.
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Review 7 for Newborn feeding infant toddler
Date:January 11, 2013
vivikatesmom
Feeding is so confusing... Sometimes mine wants to data ton & then we go days of picky & very little eating.
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Review 8 for Newborn feeding infant toddler
Date:January 4, 2013
Yemma2012
Yes I agree, the 9month recommendations are a little confusing. Would love meal plans or recipes.
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Review 9 for Newborn feeding infant toddler
Date:January 3, 2013
bluefrogg
The measurements are a little confusing. I have a 9 month old and in that category there were measurements for both pureed food and non. I couldn't tell if I was supposed to be giving him all that food or choose one.
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Review 10 for Newborn feeding infant toddler
Date:January 1, 2013
courtdjaj
Great article! My third child is a 2 month old newborn and is very different when it comes to his eating habits than my first two. He eats 5 oz. every 2-3 hours which is a lot to me. My second baby ate the same amount but every 3-4 hours. Just when I get settled and cleaned up from his bottle and diaper times, it seems he's hungry again........ha ha. This just proves ALL babies are different and there is no set rule to follow. Your little one makes the rules when it comes to their eating.
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Review 11 for Newborn feeding infant toddler
Date:December 30, 2012
kayteexbbyx3
This was very helpful. Thank you for the great advice.
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Review 12 for Newborn feeding infant toddler
Date:December 6, 2012
Misskenia
This is a very helpful and useful article to look back on as your child grows!
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Review 13 for Newborn feeding infant toddler
Date:November 30, 2012
flecsek
this was a very helpful thing i alway thought it was good for kids to drink a lot of milk
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Review 14 for Newborn feeding infant toddler
Date:November 29, 2012
Rileys1mom17
I have an 11 month old who is very picky whit what and when he will eat. It's nice to have a recommended daily feeding plan. This helps me a least aim for consistency in his diet . Thanks.
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Review 15 for Newborn feeding infant toddler
Date:November 25, 2012
Anonymous
I have a newborn and she seems to never get enough breast milk. She cries in the middle of the night for us to get up and feed her. I feed her about 1 oz-2 oz. and she is still crying so I put her on the breast and she stops and falls asleep but the instant I put her in her bassinet she starts crying as if she is still hungry. I don't know if she's getting enough or if she is just crying because she wants to be held. I check her diaper, feel her stomach, check her temp. But yet nothing seems to be wrong, she is perfectly fine. Does anyone know why she won't stop crying? Or if she might have colic because she only just started doing this and she only does it during the night or early, early morning. She is only a week and a half old almost 2 weeks. Can I get some advice?
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cjjr
Posted November 28, 2012
I have a 6 month old who I am also breast feeding, and she would also wake up at night to eat until she was about 3 months old. She also just wanted to be held sometimes, so this is not unusual. Also make sure you are nursing her on both sides at each feeding to ensure she's getting enough, and check for wet diapers. Hope this helps-good luck!
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swishin
Posted November 27, 2012
She is probably still hungry. My son fell asleep at the breast almost instantly. My lactation nurse told me to keep waking the baby up. THere are different techniques you can do wake up your sleeping baby. I would "tickle" my son's back, between the shoulder blades and he would wake up. I would seriously have to do that about 10 times when he nursed. Good luck, and don't get frustrated. It's hard not to, but know you're not alone :)
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Review 16 for Newborn feeding infant toddler
Date:November 16, 2012
Feist87
thank you the important information that helped me learn about my child all information is helpfull!
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Review 17 for Newborn feeding infant toddler
Date:November 12, 2012
georgiasmommy12
georgia is 9 mos. old and wants to eat and drink anythig she sees someone with, its really cute! there is not much she doesnt like
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Review 18 for Newborn feeding infant toddler
Date:November 6, 2012
psnsyder
I am a mother of three. I have always fed my babies cereal from a spoon. It prepares them for eating the baby food, also as your baby eats more you won't want all that cereal in a bottle, and of course ruining the nipples by making the holes bigger. Enjoy the one on one time (face to face) with your little one while you can. :)
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Review 19 for Newborn feeding infant toddler
Date:October 29, 2012
Korra
this says to put it on a spoon... my 5 month old son's doctor told me to put it in his bottle but the wic office said never to put it in the bottle... he won't take it from a spoon, what should i do?
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georgiasmommy12
Posted November 12, 2012
i think all babies are diffrent my ped told me not to give her cereal but i started at 2 mos. you should certainly feed her with a spoon, i did both spoon and bottle, my daughter is also very small though, at 9 mos. she weighs 16 pld's. but she eats almost non stop.
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1stTimeMom2Bee
Posted October 31, 2012
All babies are different. Your pediatrician knows babies best. If baby takes cereal from a bottle, continue to give baby cereal that way.
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Review 20 for Newborn feeding infant toddler
Date:October 29, 2012
darreskay
This helped alot because i thought my 2 month old daughter was eating too much during the day but she follows the guidlines because she maybe gets up once at night.
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