Homo at 6 mths?

[hannamarin]

My pedi (.to be fair it was his student, but I am pretty sure he was ok with it) suggested we CAN change formula to homogenized milk. Whole milk. At 6 mth appt. i said " how can the nutritional value be the same?" she said "since she is eating solids, she can get it that way". My child does eat meat, all fruits, yogurt, etc but I still cant believe this is right. Also, I was not given any direction about food guide to make sure she eats properly. Right now, since we are just "practicing" she might eat melon for lunch and apple and beans for dinner...hardly getting all her nutrition
I like my pedi, but this is crazy.

[Willis Jackson]

I agree that is crazy.

[jenny1223]

That does sound crazy to me too. At DS's last appt, my pedi said that most babies don't get a significant amount of nutrition from solids until 9 months or so. Anything up to then is just to get them accustomed to solids and the majority of their nutrients come from breast milk/formula.

[hannamarin]

May 16, 2012 14:49:41 GMT -5 @barefootbarista said:

And honestly, I thought this thread was going to be asking if it was possible to be a HOMOsexual at 6 months. Lol!

I thought that might happen, and then I didnt change it because we shouldnt have to live like that

[Redpoppy]

There is one older pediatrician at our office that said the old guidelines has milk as okay at 6 months but that it was a long time ago back when they didn't use car seats either.

[MamaMaui24]

no way! "food before one is just for fun"

[slug*bug]

Hmm...I've seen plenty of advice that recommends BM or formula until 1 year, with gradual addition of solids after 6 mos., so I'd definitely side eye that advice, too.

That said, on the advice of my childhood pedi, my mom switched my brother to whole milk at 9 mos. and he lived to tell, so if you'd gotten the advice from a much older pedi...I might get it. But I'd still ignore him/her on this one.

[h]

At 6 months, I think your child is neither ready for whole milk, nor old enough for you to discern her sexual orientation.

Aside from the fact that whole milk lacks the nutritional value of formula, I thought that whole milk before a year was associated with intestinal bleeding. I would be very concerned if my ped was giving this advice.

[barefootcontessa]

I thought the issue with cow's milk has to do with digestive issues and also allergies. Yogurt is fine because the enzyme make it digestible.

[hannamarin]

My family doctor who is amazing comes back from mat leave in June. Transfer? I think yes.

[ijack]

I think that technically they can have whole milk earlier than a year, but they shouldn't be drinking in place of BM or formula then.

[hannamarin]

And the worst part is that she said "you can switch becuse you know, its cheaper" I have never complained there about costs and it is my baby. I will pay for her!

[sookie]

May 16, 2012 14:49:41 GMT -5 @barefootbarista said:

And honestly, I thought this thread was going to be asking if it was possible to be a HOMOsexual at 6 months. Lol!

I did too. I was looking around under new topics and was wondering where this post would lead.

[karinothing]

Apparently it might not matter that much. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3681544

There were no significant differences in frequency of otitis media, wheezing episodes, nasal discharge or congestion, diaper dermatitis, constipation, guaiac-positive stools, or hospital admissions between the two groups. These data suggest that, to avoid iron deficiency, infants should continue to receive iron-fortified formula throughout the first year of life or a daily iron supplement if they are fed whole cow milk before their first birthday.

So it sounds like the only issue is iron. I wouldn't do it because I don't really see the benefits of whole milk over formula (other than expense).

[Deleted]

That is definitely crazy. At 6 months my son didn't want anything to do with solids.

[hannamarin]

May 16, 2012 15:56:17 GMT -5 karinothing said:

Apparently it might not matter that much. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3681544

There were no significant differences in frequency of otitis media, wheezing episodes, nasal discharge or congestion, diaper dermatitis, constipation, guaiac-positive stools, or hospital admissions between the two groups. These data suggest that, to avoid iron deficiency, infants should continue to receive iron-fortified formula throughout the first year of life or a daily iron supplement if they are fed whole cow milk before their first birthday.

So it sounds like the only issue is iron. I wouldn't do it because I don't really see the benefits of whole milk over formula (other than expense).

Tx kari.
I just dont think her interest in solids is high enough either.
All the books I have read say no milk til 1 yr.
I wont fire the Dr but I am cautious

[egishere]

That does seem crazy but I guess it's very old school. I cannot wait until my kids go on milk-we spend a crazy amount in formula a month so it will be like getting a raise!

[smiley]

May 16, 2012 14:49:41 GMT -5 @barefootbarista said:

And honestly, I thought this thread was going to be asking if it was possible to be a HOMOsexual at 6 months. Lol!

I did too.... which is why I opened it, I thinking it was going to be an interesting thread to read! lol

[karinothing]

May 16, 2012 16:11:32 GMT -5 @hannamarin said:

May 16, 2012 15:56:17 GMT -5 karinothing said:

Apparently it might not matter that much. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3681544

There were no significant differences in frequency of otitis media, wheezing episodes, nasal discharge or congestion, diaper dermatitis, constipation, guaiac-positive stools, or hospital admissions between the two groups. These data suggest that, to avoid iron deficiency, infants should continue to receive iron-fortified formula throughout the first year of life or a daily iron supplement if they are fed whole cow milk before their first birthday.

So it sounds like the only issue is iron. I wouldn't do it because I don't really see the benefits of whole milk over formula (other than expense).

Tx kari.
I just dont think her interest in solids is high enough either.
All the books I have read say no milk til 1 yr.
I wont fire the Dr but I am cautious

Yeah, I mean that study is from 87. I imagine formula is better now (I have no clue if there are recent studies). Just found it kind of interesting.

Sometimes I think a lot of the baby stuff we do is just done because it has been done that way forever and there isn't much science behind it. Drives me batty!

[Deleted]

May 16, 2012 16:22:48 GMT -5 karinothing said:

May 16, 2012 16:11:32 GMT -5 @hannamarin said:

Tx kari.
I just dont think her interest in solids is high enough either.
All the books I have read say no milk til 1 yr.
I wont fire the Dr but I am cautious

Yeah, I mean that study is from 87. I imagine formula is better now (I have no clue if there are recent studies). Just found it kind of interesting.

Sometimes I think a lot of the baby stuff we do is just done because it has been done that way forever and there isn't much science behind it. Drives me batty!

This is true of a lot of things in medicine and beyond, not just babies, and I agree.

[Deleted]

My kid was a champion solids eater until a few weeks ago, when he went on a "Cheerios or puffs only" strike. I have to try multiple times to get him to take any other solids, even purees he used to go crazy over. I stress over it a lot but at least he is still getting what he needs from the formula he drinks. If he's only on WCM I might have a heart attack.

[Deleted]

Oooh, thanks for the tip barista! I will try that tomorrow. I did try to squeeze the pouch into his mouth directly all day today and he flipped out on me. He also flung the spoon back to me all day too.

Today, he ate half of a yogurt container and lots of Cheerios. I tried to sneak in apples and some peas in the yogurt but the booger found them and picked them out of his mouth one by one.

Tomorrow, I am trying cheese and toast. I cannot believe he is turning down apples, which used to be a guaranteed meal for him.

[hannamarin]

I think they must go through phases
Layla lovedcereal and gobbled it up. Now she only eats lunch And watermelon.

[Deleted]

May 16, 2012 20:57:44 GMT -5 @barefootbarista said:

Yeah she loves american cheese. I get the prepackaged diced pears in water, and cut them in half.

She slikes to put a cheerio in my mouth and i put the spoon in hers at the same time.

And i want to make it to ATL in the fall! My cousin is going to Spelman and H went to Morehouse-his friends want to get togehter at Homecoming.

H has a whole crew who does homecoming with him. You and I can hang out in the baby friendly areas. lol. Just let me know when!

[zeewifeandmama]

May 16, 2012 14:47:51 GMT -5 @domerjen said:

ignore ignore ignore.

This!

[brit1017]

I would stick with the formula until 1. Both of my kids were starting to eat solids between 4 and 6 months, but how much got into them and what they ate wildly varied from day to day. I don't think that that is a substitute for the vitamins and minerals that are in formula.