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amother
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 Mon, Apr 07 2014, 1:42 pm
He eats about 6-8 cherrios for breakfast, and about 6-8 baby spoons of cereal for lunch/supper, sometimes 3-4 baby spoons of baby jar food. All in all, it's probably an ounce or two or three of food all day. He prefers to nurse and only eats if I distract him and then get the food into his mouth. He doesn't grab food unless it's the icing on my cake he once loved!
He nurses every 3 hours or so- should I worry that he's not so into food? My pediatrician isn't worried, since he's gaining nicely due to nursing. I don't mind nursing but it seems that other babies his age eat so much more!
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rising hero
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Mon, Apr 07 2014, 2:14 pm
I could have written your post except that my baby drinks formula.
My baby also has some allergies which makes it even harder. I try to push as much as I can but if he refuses, there isn't much I can do about it. I'm hoping that he'll start eating more soon, when he's a bit older.
I think if your baby is gaining nicely then you shouldn't really worry.
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iamamother
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Mon, Apr 07 2014, 2:28 pm
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I wouldnt worry abt health wise. I would worry abt habit... how long do u plan on nursing until? u want him to be able to eat food before u stop... I would cut back on nursing a bit so he would be hungrier for food. also, with one of my kids, I was going crazy that he wasnt eating food- until I tried giving him real food like chicken a meatballs! and he gobbled it up! he just had enough of the baby food! maybe try that...
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CP123
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Mon, Apr 07 2014, 4:54 pm
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Yeah, as long as he's gaining weight and developing nicely, it means he's getting just what he needs. Some kids like food more, some kids like nursing more, some kids like a nice balance. At some point, he'll develop more of an interest in food, but that's very individual.
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m+m
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Mon, Apr 07 2014, 4:58 pm
I have/had this problem too.
Doc recommended 5 smaller meals instead if 3 main meals.
Offer as many varieties as you can.
Doc always told me, DC will not starve himself.
Toddlers only gain about 5 pounds in their second year.
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