What will happen if you give a 3 month old juice and food?

Question

My girlfriends mom keeps giving our three month old daughter juice (barely watered down) and food like applesauce, whip cream, ice cream, gravy, ketchup etc... My girlfriend has asked her to stop repeatedly but she gets defensive and says she's has raised five kids (4 are at extremely over weight). The doctor told us that we couldn't feed her anything besides forumla and a little water til after 4 months. She just hit the 3 month mark last week. What are some of the down sides to feeding her these things this early so i can show her why this is wrong

Answer 1

bring her with you to a doc appointment so the doc can explain it. your child is unable to digest these kind of foods. formula has specific vitamins and minerals that your child needs and when she is filled up on all that other food she isn't going to take the formula she needs. she is also setting your child up for horrible eating habits. when you start her on baby food she is going to turn her head to the fruits and vegetables, which is going to further hinder her. what was ok for children then is not ok now. women used to drink and smoke during their pregnancies which we now know is terrible for your unborn child. explain to her that this is your child and you are going to make the decisions based on your docs recommendations and if she cant abide by them you are going to be forced to not allow her to care for your child. i know it is a little harsh but your child's health is of the utmost importance and it is your way or the highway. stand your ground and don't back down good luck and congrats on your new baby

Answer 2

You should NOT put cereal in a bottle. That only leads to a baby over eating. You can start your baby on rice cereal at his age, but only if both you and your son feel comfortable. Do a test feeding. If he isn't dwn with spoon feeding, than give it a few weeks and try again. There is no set time to start feeding. Some babies aren't ready to eat anything, but formula or breast milk at his age. So take it slow and tell your mom to back off a bit. Let you figure out the motherhood thing. Though giving a baby juice at his age isn't a good idea. You don't want to introduce so many different foods to such a delicate stomach. If you go to the store and look at a box of gerber baby rice it will tell you the best times for certain foods.

Answer 3

Well, you know of one thing already: A greater propensity toward obesity and all the medical and psychological problems that come with it. As an overweight mom, I sure didn't want my son to be. Second, it could lead to food allergies. My son is 3 and drinks a lot of juice, but it's mostly water and an ounce of juice. The pediatrician says that's the only way to do it.

Her mother may get defensive but it's your child. She can't just ask anymore; she has to be firm. She has to express to her mother that she knows she raised five kids, but that has nothing to do with how you two want to raise your daughter. If necessary, you may have to point out how obese the others are. You may even need to take your daughter for her well being. I've been fat all my life and it sure ain't easy and I'm not talking about the physical aspects! Don't let your child go through that because her mom is defensive.

Answer 4

A number of problems can occur.

1. Digestive problems (gas, pain, diarrhea)
2. Baby can develop allergies
3. Choking, baby has not developed the capability to chew or mush stuff up yet. She can only suck right now.
4. Obesity. It is shown that juice in babies and older infants can contribute to obesity. They actually reccomend that you limit juice intake to 4-6 oz diluted a day. That isn't much and that is for an older infant.

This is your child and if grandma can't respect your wishes after you put your foot down then she doesn't need to be alone with her.

Answer 5

Babies should not be fed anything other than formala breast milk or water until they are at least 4 months old. The foods her grandmother is giving her isnt even suitable for a year old. Your babies stomach and digestive system is still developing and those foods can damage it because its not ready to digest it. Tell your mother in law to respect the way YOU, NOT HER are bringing up YOUR CHILD. Tell her that if it comes down to it she can no longer see her granddaughter. Your childs health is too important to risk allergies, developmental impediments, intolerances to foods and obesity. Tell her you want a healthy diet for your daughter not one filled with crap and no nutritional values. Tell her that you value what she can contribute in advice but that is all you are asking for.

Answer 6

I don't think it is good at all she should only be on formula at this point and maybe if the doctor says it is OK A little rice or cereal. But all that other stuff can be really harmful You need to speak up and don't care what she says that is your baby and you have the right to protect her especially before she has a weight problem.

Answer 7

not only is obesity a problem, but babies don't need all of the sugar! also if she continues giving the baby these things you could cause serious allergic reactions to normal foods. also the baby's stomach and digestive system isn't ready for this kind of stuff. also look on www.babycenter.com for articles or www.gerber.com that should help good luck.

Answer 8

YOu better make her stop i do not think you wanted over weight baby.. yea tell her to stop it not health for her.. and what wrong with her.. does she wanted her grandkids to over weight like her ... It going to be fat baby.. if you do not her.. IF you have watch tv the show where they have kids who is 4 weight 125
so hope you do not get that.. tell her to stop and do not let her baby sit either she going to keep feeding her...

Answer 9

thoes other answers were really good. Im just reiterating just in case you print this page out... no no no no no. Its not good for their stomach, can cause alergies, fussyness. They dont need that sugar, it can also effect the strength of their teeth that havent even come in yet. Thats uncalled for, she should respect your parental decisions.

Answer 10

you can hurt the belly, he could get the "poos" belly cramps, and get attached to sweet foods,, my doctor told me not to give my son anything sweet because when he starts to eat foods he will not like the veggies becasue they are not sweet,, once he gets that sweet taste he will not want the unsweet stuff, he will just spit the veggies out and will not swallow them,, and trust me this is ture cause my family members were giving my son sweet food and i couldnt get him to eat his veggies at all..