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This article on overfeeding a baby has a lot of information that you may find helpful, including a chart with average feeding amounts based on your baby's weight. If your daughter weighs between 6 and 8 pounds, then 2-3 ounces (60-90 ml) per feeding is on average correct. Other weights and amounts are also listed, and of course every baby is different. If you are concerned, a quick call to your pediatrician may be best. Oftentimes, a baby that is being overfed will show signs of discomfort (gas, crying, spotting up more than usual, loose stools, etc.). Please let us know how you both are doing View Thread
I hope that your daughter's symptoms have cleared. If not, it may be a good idea to have her pediatrician take a look. Also, here is some information on how to soothe your child's cold that you may find helpful now or in the future. Please let us know how you both are doing!View Thread
This article does say that thickening your baby's formula with a small amount of rice cereal may help with acid reflux, but you may want to consult your grandson's doctor first. The article also suggests burping your baby a few times during each feeding, keeping him upright for 30 minutes after each feeding, and giving smaller meals more often as opposed to a few large meals. I hope one of these works and your grandson finds some relief soon! Please let us know how you both are doing with this!View Thread
Most of us tend to grow up thinking we inhale a lung full of air, and the capillaries somehow magically absorb the needed oxygen, while simultaneously expelling unwanted carbon dioxide. The truth of the matter is that lung tissues/capillaries are so fragile and thin that the air exchange in the lungs is made possible by the slight differential pressure created during inhalation and exhalation. (note: when people are dying they will exhale through tightened lips in order to increase the resistance/differential pressure/oxygen exchange) When divers accidently hold their breath during ascent the differential pressure is so great that it literally forces excess air molecules into the blood stream; causing air bubbles in the blood which can cause all kinds of harm in the brain, and body...
This air embolism in the lungs is PAINLESS, so question we all should be asking; and the one I had hoped to find an answer to is: Is it possible that my wife's over zealous 'cupped hand' burping technique could be causing harm to our 3 month old's lungs or even causing an embolism; which would be almost impossible to diagnose in a 3 month old even if it were???View Thread
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Most of us tend to grow up thinking we inhale a lung full of air, and the capillaries somehow magically absorb the needed oxygen, while simultaneously expelling unwanted carbon dioxide. The truth of the matter is that lung tissues/capillaries are so fragile and thin that the air exchange in the lungs is made possible by the slight differential pressure created during inhalation and exhalation. (note: when people are dying they will exhale through tightened lips in order to increase the resistance/differential pressure/oxygen exchange) When divers accidently hold their breath during ascent the differential pressure is so great that it literally forces excess air molecules into the blood stream; causing air bubbles in the blood which can cause all kinds of harm in the brain, and body...
This air embolism in the lungs is PAINLESS, so question we all should be asking; and the one I had hoped to find an answer to is: Is it possible that my wife's over zealous 'cupped hand' burping technique could be causing harm to our 3 month old's lungs or even causing an embolism; which would be almost impossible to diagnose in a 3 month old even if it were???View Thread
Her sleep schedule is fairly consistent. She goes to bed at 8:30pm and wake up around 6:15 am. Nap at her daycare for 11:30am - 2pm. She eats well and play well. She goes to her bed by herself and when she lays down on her bed I read her a book or sing a song for her to fell asleep.
Her daycare teachers tell me she is doing fine (just sometimes show tiredness but it could be also because she plays hard). Her height and weight are average and she shows interest to many things.
Should I worry about her interrupted sleeping pattern?
It has been a month since she started waking up twice a night and I greatly appreciate if anyone has any tips or advise for me to try.
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This article on acid reflux in babies and children says that oftentimes a medical history told by the child's parent is enough to make a diagnosis. It does list some further testing that can be done if needed/recommended. Here is some information on lactose intolerance diagnosis. It does list two tests that can be done, but both state that they are not usually done on babies or very young children. You might ask your doctor about all of the above tests and discuss whether benefits may outweigh any risks (looks like diarrhea for the lactose intolerance tests) in doing the tests, or if your current plan of action is sufficient enough. Please let us know ow she is doing!
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Here is a blog post that I think you will find helpful. It generally takes between 3 and 6 months for a baby's brain to be mature enough to develop a sleep pattern and be able to sleep through the night, so your son/daughter is still a little young to do so (although you could get lucky and he/she could sleep through the night sooner).
The blog says that because of this need for development, it doesn't make sense to let your baby cry it out just yet. However, it does give some great tips for helping your child develop good sleep patterns that will emerge when the time is right. Please let us know how you are doing!
Best wishes,
AttiView Thread
Babies can have allergies, to both things in the environment or food. Have you spoken with your doctor about her symptoms and the possibility of allergies? Your daughter's pediatrician will best know how to proceed with determining if this cough and runny nose is a result of allergies and will hopefully provide you with something to give her relief from these symptoms. Here are some things that you can try to ease her congestion. You will also want to rule out whooping cough if your daughter has any of the symptoms listed in the above link. Please let us know how she is doing!
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AttiView Thread
What did your doctor say about these bumps? I hope your son is doing well!
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