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He is a big baby, weighting 81/2 lbs at birth. She took him to the doctor yesterday for a check-up. He is already almost 17lbs, but has grown 5 inches longer. The doctor say he very well proportioned. The father is 6'3" and a large man. The doctor had her start him on cereal a couple of weeks ago. which I wasn't too surprised about. What did surprise me is that he told her to start giving him fruits and vegetable once a day. I thought 6 months was the normal time to begin this. I wonder if it is because he is so big. Any comments?

2007-02-14 04:48:02 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting Toddler & Preschooler

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Pediatricians seem to differ on their advice about that, though studies have shown that the digestive tract is not well developed that young so the longer you wait the better.

2007-02-14 04:52:41 · answer #1 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 3 0

My son is very similar. At birth he weighed 9 lbs 8 oz and was 21 1/2 inches long. I'm pretty tall for a girl, but I know he takes after my dad (and brother) both are over 6' 3" - my brother is 6' 5". At four months he was 18 lbs and 27 1/2 inches long.

I started giving my son cereal at 3 months and started solids a short time later. I waited to make sure he took the cereal with no problems. My pedetrician said to start him that early. I also think he needed something more being that big. I was breastfeeding and it was tough keeping him full. But, once I started the cereal and foods nursing became so much easier for both of us.

Every doctor has a different opinion on when to start solids. Usually when you start rice it's good to start baby food. Also, this depends alot on the baby. Sounds like your grandson is growing fast and probably needs more nutrition than other babies his age.

If your daughter isn't concerned you shouldn't be either. This is probably something she's been concerned about. Or, feeling like he needs something else. At 4 months my son was sitting up on his bobby watching (tracking) us eat. He'd even open his mouth as we put the spoon in our mouths. It was wrenching to sit there and watch him do that...wondering if it was time to start solids yet...wondering if I was doing the right thing. Thankfully my doctor felt the same way I did.

He's now 11 months and we'll see in a few weeks his growth for his one year check up. Every child is different and not the same regime will work for each one.

2007-02-14 05:03:50 · answer #2 · answered by Baby #3 due 10/13/09 6 · 1 1

I saw a mistaken assumption in a previous post, that starting solids later contributed somehow to the child developing allergies, and just wanted to point out that this is in no way a proven fact. In fact, there are more promising studies out there showing that allergy-prone children sometimes *protect* themselves instinctively by refusing certain foods, or all foods even, until much later in infancy/toddlerhood.

This would mean that a child who starts solids later, and then develops allergies anyway, is a child who was likely to have had more serious allergies if started on solids in early infancy, and was at least able to avoid it until later due to lack of early exposure. A late start doesn't mean that they'll never develop allergies, but it also probably isn't the *cause* of them developing allergies; rather it is likely to be a confirmation that this is a child with a potential for developing allergies once foods *are* started.

My suggestion would be to hold off on the solids until the child meets the criteria listed above in that very well-written long post above. That's a much better indicator of readiness than any arbitrary weight/age.

2007-02-18 04:05:17 · answer #3 · answered by LaundryGirl 4 · 0 0

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2016-11-03 10:48:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

No!!! Today the recommendation is to wait as long as possible to give food, and not before 9 months. Giving food too early has been shown to increase childhood obesity and also diabetes and health issues later. Get on line and find some articles. I own a daycare center, and we are forever wondering if many docs out there even keep up with new research, or if they just go with what the parents want to hear.

2007-02-17 10:20:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

While you are right and it's usually 6mo when they start the fruits and veggies, it maybe due to the rapid growth of the baby and he is worried that he may not get all the nutrients that his body is demanding out of formula and cereal and maybe not getting full enough. While he should have told your daughter to try him on it and see if he has any problems with it first, at 4mo their bellies are still a little sensitive. Make sure she watches for constipation and upset tummy. If she feels like the baby is not tolerating the fruits and veggies, then she needs to let the doc know right away. I hope this helps.

2007-02-14 04:55:53 · answer #6 · answered by be happier own a pitbull 6 · 2 0

It all depends on the baby. Some babies such as my son start eating solid foods earlier than other babies. Don't worry, the doctor wont suggest anything that is detrimental to the child. Your grandson sounds like he is going to be a big boy and the doctor probably suggested the fruit and veggies as a source of better protein etc.. so that he will keep growing in proportion!!

2007-02-14 04:53:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1 1

My son was 8lbs 2.5oz at birth and 20lbs at for months.

He didn't start solids until after 6 months, when he exhibited all the signs of readiness:
-He could sit well WITHOUT support
-He had no tongue thrust
-He could chew (with gums)
-He had a pincer grasp
-He put the food in his own mouth, chewed it and swallowed it.

It is irresponsible to start babies in cereal before they are ready just because you can put it on a spoon and put it far enough back in their mouths that they are forced to swallow it.

Even large babies do not require solids before 12 months, and starting before 6 months is linked to numerous problems. Just because a baby is big doesn't mean they are developed internally. It just means they have grown up and out.

My son only at solids every other day or so, and I only offered once a day until he was 10 months old. He is still gaining liek crazy. Solids are less nutrient dense and have less calories than breastmilk and formula. Now most days he eats two or three meals. However he still eats less than 2-3oz per day, unless we have one of his favorites, and even then he probably just skips his other meals. He is 30 lbs and 11 months.

2007-02-14 04:59:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1 1

I'm surprised about the doctor saying to start fruit and veggies this early... 6 months is what they suggest now. Just because he's a big baby doesn't mean his internal organs are ready for solids. He won't starve if she holds off for a bit longer.

2007-02-14 04:54:30 · answer #9 · answered by naenae0011 7 · 1 1

i say just go with what your feelings are and what the doctor says...they had me start my daughter out on fruits and vegies when she was about 4 months also...it all depends on how well the child is growing and other things. The doctor wouldnt tell you to do something like this if it were going to harm the child...if you are still worried, most counties have a public health nurse that you can talk to...or talk to a dietician...that is their job. congrats on the grandson as well...they are precious and grow up fast!

2007-02-14 05:48:35 · answer #10 · answered by racing_babe55373 2 · 0 0

Yes, My son went through the same thing. He weight 8lbs 13 oz a birth, I actually started him on cereal at 4 weeks old per the pediatricians advice. When my daughter came along four years later and much smaller the same pediatrican did not have me star her on any baby food or cereal until six months. GO FIGURE? I am sure it is diferent for each child

2007-02-14 04:52:21 · answer #11 · answered by piper f 1 · 2 1

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