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My baby is going through a stage where dhe isnt eating good should i give her vitamins like i use to?

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Needs Change: Before 6 or so most kids eat what their brain tells them to (after 6 tv adds & bad habits often rule).The toddler drops from a 14 lb/yr to a 4 lb/yr growth rate & my expectation is they eat well 3-5 days/mo then nibble the rest.It is sad the "i don't wanna's" come along at the same time.Think of a balanced week not a balanced meal. If baby is growing nl try not to get in a food fight, u will lose.

Answered 1/21/2013

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

I agree with Dr. F.: Around a year, wean to an open-mouthed cup, limit milk & milk products to 16-21 oz./day & juice to 0-4 oz./day, & her appetite for solids will improve. Review her growth charts with her dr. Give a tbsp./year of age of each healthy food at sit-down family meals & scheduled snacks, no " grazing" or ad-lib use of a sippy cup. Satter's " how to get your kids to eat, but not too much" is a good book.

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In france we prescribe vitamin for every infant. Do you in usa ?

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