Thanks guys. I think part of the reason he suggested rice is because W has been throwing up and he thought it might help (although he agrees with me that it is most likely due to his congestion and not something like reflux - he coughs so hard he gags on phlegm and barfs. Gross. It happens maybe once a day)
I will email him and ask about the duocal or just upping the formula per water ratio. It already has 22 cal/oz. You need a 1/4 cup serving of rice to make 40 cal or something silly. It doesn't seem like a tbsp or two is making much of a diff. I'm also going to ask around for a nutritionist.
I feel better that he wasn't too worried honestly. My other 2 started in the 95 %tile and basically stayed there, so W only gaining 2 lbs in almost 4 months seemed like a huge deal to me, but it may not be. It might just be him.
They are using the DS weight chart right? DS gained like that. I freaked too but like I was told someone has to be at the bottom.
Thanks guys. I think part of the reason he suggested rice is because W has been throwing up and he thought it might help (although he agrees with me that it is most likely due to his congestion and not something like reflux - he coughs so hard he gags on phlegm and barfs. Gross. It happens maybe once a day)
I will email him and ask about the duocal or just upping the formula per water ratio. It already has 22 cal/oz. You need a 1/4 cup serving of rice to make 40 cal or something silly. It doesn't seem like a tbsp or two is making much of a diff. I'm also going to ask around for a nutritionist.
I feel better that he wasn't too worried honestly. My other 2 started in the 95 %tile and basically stayed there, so W only gaining 2 lbs in almost 4 months seemed like a huge deal to me, but it may not be. It might just be him.
If that's the case I would be more inclined to try it. But we didn't have a spit Up/reflux issue
Thanks guys. I think part of the reason he suggested rice is because W has been throwing up and he thought it might help (although he agrees with me that it is most likely due to his congestion and not something like reflux - he coughs so hard he gags on phlegm and barfs. Gross. It happens maybe once a day)
I will email him and ask about the duocal or just upping the formula per water ratio. It already has 22 cal/oz. You need a 1/4 cup serving of rice to make 40 cal or something silly. It doesn't seem like a tbsp or two is making much of a diff. I'm also going to ask around for a nutritionist.
I feel better that he wasn't too worried honestly. My other 2 started in the 95 %tile and basically stayed there, so W only gaining 2 lbs in almost 4 months seemed like a huge deal to me, but it may not be. It might just be him.
They are using the DS weight chart right? DS gained like that. I freaked too but like I was told someone has to be at the bottom.
He mentioned the Ds chart bit didn't have a copy. I looked on my phone and it seems like he started @ 50%tile and went down to the 10th.
I don't know, I would also be nervous about the rice cereal. If he were spitting up a lot, that would be one thing, but if he's vomiting due to phlegm I'd be worried the rice cereal could cause more choking-type issues. I also agree with others that high-cal formula seems like a better option than adding rice.
Our pedi's office does weight checks any time, for free. Yours probably does also.
Thanks usm. The rice is actually 15 cal for a tbsp. So I'm going to ask if I can make the formula 28 cal/1.5 oz AND add rice so a 3 oz bottle is up to 71 cal
Thanks usm. The rice is actually 15 cal for a tbsp. So I'm going to ask if I can make the formula 28 cal/1.5 oz AND add rice so a 3 oz bottle is up to 71 cal
You may need to go up a nipple size or cut the ones he uses now because the rice sometimes clogs the nipple and makes it more work to suck.
With M, when she wasn't gaining weight, we did the water/formula ratio. WOrked like a charm. She's still low (25%) but she's not super low, and no one is worried about her.
Thanks usm. The rice is actually 15 cal for a tbsp. So I'm going to ask if I can make the formula 28 cal/1.5 oz AND add rice so a 3 oz bottle is up to 71 cal
You may need to go up a nipple size or cut the ones he uses now because the rice sometimes clogs the nipple and makes it more work to suck.
This. They also make nipples specifically for rice. Dr Brown has one as well as playtex.
You may need to go up a nipple size or cut the ones he uses now because the rice sometimes clogs the nipple and makes it more work to suck.
This. They also make nipples specifically for rice. Dr Brown has one as well as playtex.
Yep Playtex has Tri cut just for rice cereal. I know how stressful it is to have a kid that's not gaining. I am sorry you are dealing with this. I do have to say at least he is one of the cutest babies ever!