tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854836353674604903.post1249709185978843286..comments2023-06-28T09:52:03.731-06:00Comments on et cetera: Solids schmolidsjerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334193146809678214noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854836353674604903.post-25832240353820958742011-05-10T07:46:45.959-06:002011-05-10T07:46:45.959-06:00Jeri,
My formula fed babies were awful sleepers....Jeri, <br /><br />My formula fed babies were awful sleepers. I mean, yeah they stopped screaming and having bloody poop so that was nice, but I think the boob had more powerful lull to sleep effects than the bottle. Joe needs to get boobs.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045980270615348902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854836353674604903.post-74840293119249726322011-05-10T07:43:33.911-06:002011-05-10T07:43:33.911-06:00This is probably highlighting my dysfunction, but ...This is probably highlighting my dysfunction, but all this talk about formula and losing sleep and advice makes me miss newborns!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045980270615348902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854836353674604903.post-85251127899597010312011-05-10T03:17:08.532-06:002011-05-10T03:17:08.532-06:00Kelsey, yes, formula metabolizes more slowly, beca...Kelsey, yes, formula metabolizes more slowly, because his body has to work harder to metabolize it (if that makes sense.) It unnaturally keeps them sleeping longer than they should. Babies are meant to wake up--that's one of the reasons that formula increases the risk of SIDS by 5 times. <br /><br />Any doctor who recommends using formula to keep your baby sleeping (as opposed to using formula for sustenance because that's your choice/option) ought to be hung up by his toes.Carinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13859567470814286102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854836353674604903.post-91301444972436869952011-05-09T22:38:46.202-06:002011-05-09T22:38:46.202-06:00Same exact story here. My other three slept throug...Same exact story here. My other three slept through the night at 6 weeks. At 7 months my 4th little one sounds EXACTLY like yours. I asked my pediatrician about feeding him cereal before 6 months and he said it wouldn't help. He was right. When I started a few weeks ago it didn't make any difference at all. Still getting up at least two times a night to feed him. (having him sleep in his own room didn't help either, just farther to walk to get him)Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13325441476100905437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854836353674604903.post-17678185824159512222011-05-09T16:29:14.304-06:002011-05-09T16:29:14.304-06:00Now. I'm no baby food guru. But. Here's wh...Now. I'm no baby food guru. But. Here's what I think.<br /><br />I usually wait until 6 months cause they can't really do it before then, as Jenny said. But your baby is enormous, so if he gets it, great.<br /><br />My last pediatrician, who I didn't love enough to take to death with me, suggested feeding Carson formula right before bed. It metabolizes more slowly than breast milk and keeps the baby full longer. I can't remember if I tried it, Carson was a pretty good night time sleeper. But maybe that's a good first step toward more sleep without doing cereal? A bottle is easier than a bowl and a spoon afterall...<br /><br />Good luck!Kelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15534369085331699100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854836353674604903.post-79599862416535047192011-05-09T14:30:38.312-06:002011-05-09T14:30:38.312-06:00I wouldn't. In fact, I don't, not until th...I wouldn't. In fact, I don't, not until they're about 8 months in age. <br /><br />Weight doesn't have much to do with it, how their internal food processing is, does. Rice cereal doesn't make babies sleep through the night, it's a myth, and a dangerous one at that. The new recommendations are not to give any solid foods (some sort of actual medical underlying issue excepted, of course) until they are six months. <br /><br />Babies are not physiologically capable of processing food that early, and all we do is screw their insides up when we try. Allergies increase, long term obesity, respiratory issues, all linked to early solid introduction, and specifically early rice cereal introduction.<br /><br />Listen to your gut. And his...Carinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13859567470814286102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854836353674604903.post-49171714767936569192011-05-09T13:16:10.528-06:002011-05-09T13:16:10.528-06:00I guess you feed your fatty solids and see how it ...I guess you feed your fatty solids and see how it goes. I never felt like my 4-5 month olds ever had the coordination to get many calories from solids, but they weren't as advanced as your baby. Kelsey is the baby food guru, I'm pretty sure. Sorry you're so tired!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045980270615348902noreply@blogger.com