Should I CONTINUE THAT FOR ANOTHER 6 months or no? also she weighs 22 lbs is that average because she doesnt eat well at all
2006-11-29 13:47:51 · 11 answers · asked by LiLi 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Formula is only for children up to a year old. If she has turned a year old then she is going to need the fat that whole milk gives. She definitely needs the calcium. Also if you are concerned about her weight then you may want to speak with her doctor.
2006-11-29 13:50:00 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Vira 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When my son turned one, I started switching him to whole milk(whole milk until he is 2 yrs). I would make the bottle of formula and add 1/4 milk. I did that for a week or so and then I would make 1/2 formula and 1/2 milk, I did that for a week. Then 1/4 formula and 3/4 milk. Then all milk. He didn't even notice and never made a fuss. I don't know about the half and half. As far as solid food goes, I was feeding my son solid food 3 times a day and maybe a couple of healthy snacks. Usually finger food - cheerios, canned fruit or veggies, well cooked pasta. You could also feed him yogart or applesauce. He would still drink 16-20 oz. of milk a day though.
2016-05-23 03:49:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One year olds can have whole milk if there is no milk allergy. The formula companies would LOVE for you to continue on formula for 6 more months, but it is totally unnecessary. Why would you want to continue to pay that much money for formula when whole milk is so much cheaper? Start her with small amounts of whole milk. You may even want to warm it slightly because the coldness of milk can be shocking to a little one. My daughter turned 2 today and weighs 25 pounds, so your daughter seems plenty healthy. Also, toddlers eat much less than babies--toddlers' growth rate has slowed down from what it was as an infant, so it may seem like they aren't eating much at all compared to what they ate as infants. Just continue to offer her a healthy variety of foods. Some days she may eat lots and other days hardly at all. She'll be fine.
2006-11-29 13:57:26 · answer #3 · answered by groucho's wife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask the doctor most times they would say switch to whole milk but if she's not eating I would stick with the Enfamil lipil and add the cereal or rice in it. Also try cooking mashed potatos, smashed peas, smashed spaghetti. You know try smasking soft foods for her to eat. And try to wing her off of it. I work in daycare and I had one baby that wouldn't eat but would drink whole milk bottles and it took us a couple of months but now he eats. Also try dry cherioes and even fruit loops (because they are sweet). Also try bread its soft. Good luck but contact the doctor as well.
2006-11-29 13:54:02 · answer #4 · answered by Ms. Lise 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should continue formula, because she isn't eating well. Nor should she be. Breastfed babies are supposed to receive no more than 25% of their calories from solids, and continue getting 75% from breastmilk. Why would formula fed babies be any different?
"it would seem prudent to continue giving your baby iron-fortified formula during the second year of life and very gradually wean him to dairy products, beginning with yogurt. If your toddler generally has a balanced diet and routine hemoglobin tests show that he is not even close to being anemic, then switch from formula to whole milk sometime during the second year, but don't be in a hurry. "
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/0/T000100.asp#T031014
2006-11-29 13:58:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can stop feeding formula and start whole milk around your baby's first birthday. But do not give your 1-year-old reduced-fat or no-fat milk. These kinds of milk don't have enough fat and calories for your growing toddler.
2006-11-29 13:59:08 · answer #6 · answered by Janie9 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whole milk is needed for your daughter's brain to continue to develop. She does not need fornula after a year old. I think 22 pounds is pretty average. Remember, her tummy is the size of her fist. It won't take much to fill her up. :)
2006-11-29 13:50:10 · answer #7 · answered by misskenjr 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask your child's pediatrician. Most say you can switch to whole milk at age 1 but it might also depend on your child's weight/height for their age too.
2006-11-29 13:50:16 · answer #8 · answered by Signilda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goat milk is the next best think to human milk. I little pricey but very worth it!
2006-11-29 16:00:28 · answer #9 · answered by down2earthsmiles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I put my daughter right on whole milk when she turned a year old. You might want to ask your pediatrician.
2006-11-29 13:58:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋