Solid Foods & Weaning: Nestle & Carnation

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Weaning My 6 Month Old

I plan on starting to wean my daughter after she turns 6 months old next week. I have about a 3 months supply of breastmilk frozen and plan on pumping until my supply is gone, however, I figure I will have to supplement formula as well. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good formula to use that is closest to breastmilk?? Also, has anyone had success with combining breastmilk and formula in the same bottle? --MORE INFO--My ped recommended starting my daughter on solids at 4 months and we have worked our way up to 3 meals a day on...

Cereal

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My One Year Old Baby Girl Is in 10Th Percentile for Her Weight. Any Advice?

My baby's first birthday was yesterday. She has not been gaining weight since 6 months of age. She weighs 17lbs 14ozs. I have exclusively breastfeed her even though my supply is dwindling. She hates formula, pediasure, juice. Upon recommendation from pediatrician we have done one session of feeding therapy so far. I tried giving her whole milk today, she made a face after taking a sip, so I added Nestle Carnation (pediatrician's advice), she still would not drink it. I think she has an aversion to foods with strong smell. Pediatrician says...

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Cereal or No Cereal?

Hello Ladies. Ok here's my problem...My new born son is 3 months old now. At...

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Is Cereal Necessary?

My daughter is 6 months old and is eating fruits and veggies at lunch and...

Forbidden Foods

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Good Start Formula Question

Hi mom's! I was just wondering if anyone used the powder Good Start Supreme Natural Cultures formula. This particular "type" of Good Start is fairly new and I can't seem to find anyone that currently uses it. If you do use it please let me know. Thanks! J.

Fruits

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Continuously Constipated 10 Month Old

My little girl Lucy has been constipated for the last month. It was right at the time that she started to eat solids on a regular basis, so I know that is the culprit. I also am pretty sure she is not getting enough liquids since she will barely drink them, no matter how I vary the type of liquid or container. I have looked up lots of information and we are avoiding constipators like bananans, white flour, rice ceral, etc. I am also making sure Lucy is exercising enough. Nothing is helping and I am wondering if I should back off the solid...

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Wants Only Fruit

Oh, I know this must be one of the most tired, reworked questions there is,...