six month old daughter?

Question

today was my daughters 6 month checkup the doctor said she is 14 pounds but is good since she was only 5 when she was born. she also said that my baby is ahead deveolpement wise as she can crawl sit w/o support, stand(holding onto things) and can say 3 words my only problem is the doc seemed kind of rushed and not very friendly should i get a second opinion about her weight or does she seem fine?

you freaking idiot i know how many words my child can say and this question is in any way fraud my baby isnt the first and wont be the last to say 3 words at 6 months...get a life!

your an fraud, you worthless bum. Dont go around answering qustions with bullsh** if you dont believe it than go on and if im a liar than let me "lie" in peace.

is it so bad or such a lie than a 6 month old can say mama,dada and hey. very simple words just because your dumb doesnt mean other people babies are

Answer 1

Okay, some people are jealous that their kids aren't as smart as yours, and probably didn't say a word till they were 5 years old.

Don't let it annoy you. Forget them for now. (Report abuse if you must)

If the doctor is always rushed and never gives you the time you need to talk about your babys health, then you should really think about switching doctors.

You need a doctor who respects you and your child, and takes the time to speak to you. I mean, you (or your health insurance) dish out hundreds of dollars on appointments; you deserve the time you want.

My cousin had a 4.5 pound baby. Now the baby is a year old, and weighs about 20 pounds, which is great believe it or not. He can talk slightly (if you pay close attention you can make out the words, but it seems like he has a pending speech problem) But he can walk with assistance.

And for everyone else: Kids are smart creatures. If you give them enough of your time to teach them how to walk, talk, etc.. They will do it at a very young age. If you work 50% of the day and spend very little time with your kid, then they won't develop properly.

And as for the asker, you seem to be giving your baby alot of attention. It seems like if you keep on the rate you're keeping on, your kid will grow up to be very intelligent.

And side note to all moms ~~~> kids who know more than one language have more brainpower. So when teaching your kid the names of things, try naming them in 2-4 languages. It may seem stupid and like a total waste, but trust me, it works. Think of how you're preparing them for the future! :)

Answer 2

14 lbs isn't so bad for her age. As long as she is eating well and is catching up to her age markers, she is fine. My daughter is 7 and a half months but she is a very, very healthy 23 lbs. She is way above her height and weight average for baby's her age, but most importantly, she is healthy. The rush thing with the docs is annoying but very common. Pediatricians especially always have a super-packed waiting room (which is a good sign, it means your pediatrician doesn't turn anyone away...you wouldn't want to take that chance) and they are always in a rush, but as long as there are no serious health conditions that you are concerned about then, I'd hate to say it, but, get used to it. My pediatrician is the same way. She's still talking as she is walking out the door. I would suggest to always write down all your questions and concerns before seeing your pediatrician so that in the rush of things, you don't forget to ask or say anything. Then you will feel like you weren't given proper attention. It works for me and I have two kids now, so I can't afford to forget anything. Most doctors only schedule their patients for 15 minutes and those 15 minutes go by so quickly it seems like 3 minutes. Again, for this reason, write everything down.

And to whomever doesn't believe your baby can say three words, grow up. My daughter is seven months and has a three word vocabulary as well. Yes, it's possible!!! Of course they aren't "big" words, but they are real words!

Answer 3

Your daughters weight is fine. My daughter is also 6 months, she was 6 pounds even when she was born and now weighs in at 15 pounds. Don't listen to others when they say you're baby can't talk at 6 months, they are probably just jealous! According to my mom I started at that age, and by 8 months had quite the vocabulary. Girls tend to talk earlier than boys because what do girls like to do most? Talk! Good luck with your daughter, she sounds bright and healthy to me, but if you would like a second opinion it never hurts to see a different doctor about it!

Answer 4

I know how it is. It's soooo frustrating, but know that it its just a phase and won't last long. She is NOT spoiled, it's called separation anxiety and will come and go at different ages and stages. Meanwhile, I would try moving her from room to room as you do your work, such as put her in the highchair with some toys while you clean the kitchen, on the floor next to you playing as you fold laundry, in the walker in the bathroom, as you're cleaning, etc. Also, I've found that new or different toys can make alot of difference, such as measuring cups, spoons, etc. at the high chair will allow you enough time to get a few things done. Don't underestimate the power of something different to her. As long as she can't get hurt playing with it, give it to her and see what happens. Good Luck!!

Answer 5

uh excuse me to all the jerks that don't think babies can talk at 6 months......my baby is 7 months and says dada, mama, and baby. Some moms actually make time to stimulate our children in hopes of raising an intelligent child. So instead of calling others a liar why don't you shut the hell up and go play with your baby and turn the computer off

Answer 6

If you look up height and weight charts, you will see that your daughter is very well on the charts at around the 20th percentile.

Even if you felt rushed, I see no reason why the doctor should have needed to spend any lengthy amount of time explaining to you that your daughter is at a healthy weight.

Congratulations to you for a healthy baby girl!

Answer 7

It should be fine, no need to seek a second opinion. He probably seemed rushed because he was, lol. Winter can be extremely stressful on doctors - with all the colds and things going around.

Answer 8

mama and dada are babbling words and shouldnt be counted as saying a word. and hey probably isnt what she is saying unless she uses it and knows what she is saying but her weight sounds fine for a 5 pound baby at birth.
And I did stimulate my sons vocabulary and he was saying full sentences at two years old but I wouldnt count them as saying words unless you really feel that they know and understand the word they are saying. My son said mama at 5 months old but it wasnt until 8 months when I really believed he knew what he was saying.

Answer 9

14 pounds seems a little too light. I have a niece that is 11 months, 2 weeks and 2 days old. I am pretty sure she was more than 14 pounds five months ago, and she's not fat.

Answer 10

There's no way your kid can say three words at six months...this thread is a fraud.

It's a fraud and so are you...

Methinks sweetstuff needs to see a different type of doctor..perhaps one with a couch and a notebook.

Dejusus...garbling does not constitute speech. You may want
your kid to be a genius but the kids just babbling...like sweetstuff is.

skhoury....you may be hearing what you want to hear in order to validate yourself as a parent. Your children will suffer from your obvious desire for them to achieve goals which may well be beyond their means. They may in fact turn out like sweetstuff which I'm sure no one wants. I can guarantee you one thing and that is that your family roll their eyes when the you walking up the sidewalk with lil genius and you start subjecting them to the amazing tales of junior.

Ahh yes, the thumbs down from the "little johnnie's a genius" brigade...how you family must look forward to your interminable visits.

Good Lord dolly....moms will tell their kids anything to boost their self esteem. Unless it's captured on video take the story as a morale booster that your mom gave you when you were feeling blue one day.

Ahh yes, "common sense" another one of the "johnnies a genius" brigade. There's nothing abusivve in these posts, a dissenting opinion is not abuse....apparently your mother did not spend much time with you when you were growing.