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Beck
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When did you start feeding DC 3 meals?
DD is 6.5 months & has been eating solids for 2 months. She had reflux issues so I wanted to start solids as soon as the pediatrician said it was be ok.
Today the ped. said I should start 3 meals a day but I kind of like our little routine & she seems fine on 2.
I think if she eats more she won't drink as much formula & I want her to have enough during the day.
He said she only needs 16oz but that seems like very little to me.
Anyone else have their ped tell them how much they should be getting at around 16lbs?
And what do you think about holding off on three meals?
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wingsofsong
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Re: When did you start feeding DC 3 meals?
We started fruits and veggies at 6 months and our ped wanted us to work up to 3 meals right away. She said to start with 1, then work up to 3 over the course of a week or two.
ETA: I BFed so I don't know about formula ounces, but if your ped said 16 ounces is fine, what would make you think it's not enough?
Message edited 2/7/2012 5:20:00 AM.
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| Posted 2/7/12 5:18 AM |
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dmc
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Re: When did you start feeding DC 3 meals?
I guess every ped is different but mine wants my dd to have a minimum of 20-24 oz. She said if she doesn't meet that minimum to cut down on the food bc most of her nourishment is coming from the formula...my dd is 6.5 mths also.
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| Posted 2/7/12 7:06 AM |
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melbalalala
Little Lady
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Melissa
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Re: When did you start feeding DC 3 meals?
1 year.
My Ped wanted us to do BM/Formula as the main source of nutrition for the first year and do solids/meals as practice here and there...
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| Posted 2/7/12 7:19 AM |
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angelbear217
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Lisa
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Re: When did you start feeding DC 3 meals?
Every kid is different. We started DD on 3 meals at 6 months because she was ready. She was already drinking more than the daily requirement and wanted more food. DS went up to 3 at 7 months. He's not too big on eating and I wanted to wait so it didn't interfere with his formula intake. Our ped recommended that they have between 20-24 oz a day in addition to their meals.
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| Posted 2/7/12 8:25 AM |
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JenMarie
One day at a time
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Jennifer
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Re: When did you start feeding DC 3 meals?
My ped said to wait until 9 months to introduce a 3rd meal because we want formula to be her main source of nutrition.
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mrsboss
my little love
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Re: When did you start feeding DC 3 meals?
I think around 8 mos
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| Posted 2/7/12 8:43 AM |
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PotofLuck06
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Re: When did you start feeding DC 3 meals?
I brought this same concern up to my peds office and they stated that what she doesn't get in nutrients from the formula, she will get from eating the food and any snack food (finger foods we introduce).
We moved to 3 meals a day at 6 months. DD now takes 4 bottles/day at 4oz each. She keeps it all down and eats plenty.
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| Posted 2/7/12 8:46 AM |
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NewMrsD
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Re: When did you start feeding DC 3 meals?
Wow, My DS is also 6.5 months and 16pds. The ped just told me to add the third meal (he has been having two since 6m.) I asked if we should cut down on the formula and she said no. He currently gets 28oz a day.
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| Posted 2/7/12 11:33 AM |
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blustar214
So in love with my little girl
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Re: When did you start feeding DC 3 meals?
I started around 6.5 months.
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| Posted 2/7/12 11:39 AM |
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Beck
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Re: When did you start feeding DC 3 meals?
Posted by wingsofsong
We started fruits and veggies at 6 months and our ped wanted us to work up to 3 meals right away. She said to start with 1, then work up to 3 over the course of a week or two.
ETA: I BFed so I don't know about formula ounces, but if your ped said 16 ounces is fine, what would make you think it's not enough?
I just think 16oz. sounds like so little especially since I keep hearing that formula or breast milk should be the main source of nutrition before they are 1.
It's just confusing because every ped seems to have a different suggestion so I wonder if there's any real facts about how much food/formula & at what age they should eat it? I guess I have to use the mommy instincts.
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| Posted 2/7/12 10:11 PM |
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Re: When did you start feeding DC 3 meals?
Posted by Beck
I just think 16oz. sounds like so little especially since I keep hearing that formula or breast milk should be the main source of nutrition before they are 1.
It's just confusing because every ped seems to have a different suggestion so I wonder if there's any real facts about how much food/formula & at what age they should eat it? I guess I have to use the mommy instincts.
My DD is 8 months and takes 16 oz on a GOOD day. My ped was ok with 20ish ounces at 6months b/c she was eating solids on top of the formula. My GI thought she was on the low side of formula so has me make her formula to 24 cal/ounce. I was confused and upset too, but DD is growing, very strong, happy and smart so I guess she's taking what she needs. I think when it comes to this stuff, babies are smarter than all of us and know what is best for them. DD had reflux too and I think she just never took a liking to the bottle because of it. I also had formula to food like the NutruMe pouches and some fruit/cereal combos with breakfast. I *TRY* not to get crazy over it.
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