I was wondering does the yogurt replace formula for that feeding or do I need to give him formula along with the yogurt.
2007-03-28 03:28:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
ok everbody....the doctor told me i can give him baby yogurt...its not the same as regular yogurt. i just wanted your opinion on whether to give him a little formula or not. and yes, hes been spoon feeding since 4 1/2 months. he weighs 17 lbs.
2007-03-28 03:49:12 · update #1
The yogurt does not replace the formula but he may take a little less formula because the yogurt will help fill his belly. Just be sure he still takes the recommended amount of formula each day. My daughter started eating Yobaby yogurt at 4 months when she started other spoon fed foods. To all of you who think this is too young she is 16 months and fine now, and it was done with her pediatricians ok. Your son will probably only eat an ounce or two to begin with. My daughter especially likes the vanilla flavor. My daughter still eats this yogurt everyday! Yogurt also has many health benefits. http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/benefits-of-yogurt
2007-03-28 04:03:12 · answer #1 · answered by abc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try mixing a little formula in with the yogurt. I used mixtures of yogurt, pre-made formula (as in, don't just put powder in the yogurt, make the actual formula), and a little rice cereal (so that the formula didn't make the mixture so thin).
YoBaby is a good brand, but it definitely doesn't replace the formula.
2007-03-28 03:34:41 · answer #2 · answered by chaotic_mum 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure you can give a baby that young yogurt...They don't recommend dairy until a year old. Before then, there is a higher risk of allergies and you don't want that. I'd call your doctor first. Make sure that YoBaby is okay. If not, keep him on the cereal and foods you are feeding him. It won't be much longer before he can have that stuff.
2007-03-28 03:33:20 · answer #3 · answered by Mommy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's only six months old, and you want to give him yogurt? Why? Yogurt most definitely does NOT replace the vitamins, etc., in baby formula. If you really feel that you need to start adding different foods to supplement his diet, start with rice cereal. The best thing you can do, however, is talk to your baby's pediatrician.
2007-03-28 03:43:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I wouldn't reccommend giving a 6 month old yogurt. He still needs formula no matter what.
2007-03-28 03:40:18 · answer #5 · answered by JCaton 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi, my son is just over 6months and I've just started giving him normal kids yogurt's as a snack to keep him going he loves them and i know several other people who give there babies yoghurt and there all fine, you know your baby so you do what you think is best but don't replace bottles with this they still need there formula. good luck xx
2007-03-28 03:57:23 · answer #6 · answered by myboyjamie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'd still offer the formula he just might not drink as much as he would if he didn't eat the yogurt as well.
2007-03-28 03:32:50 · answer #7 · answered by island_chick21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Formula provides the vitamins that a child would receive nursing. Since you have chose not to nurse, you need to provide formula for the first year. Also a baby should not be given milk based products until one year, as it is to hard on their systems.
2007-03-28 03:51:46 · answer #8 · answered by me_ 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋