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How much should my baby be drinking?
A: This depends on the age
of the child. A newborn may take 1-2 ounces every 3 hours,
whereas a 2 month old may take 4-6 ounces at a feeding. A
breast fed baby should be nursing at least 10-15 minutes
per side as often as every 2 hours. If your child seems
satisfied, and is wetting upwards of 6 diapers per day,
plus 2or 3 dirty diapers per day, he is probably getting
enough.
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Q:
My 1 year old is now off formula/breast . Does he need a
vitamin?
A: If your child consumes a reasonably balanced diet, that
is to say eats some breads ,meats fruits, vegetables, and
dairy during the course of a day, then he does not need a
supplement. If he consistently refuses any or all of these
food, groups, then a multivitamin is a good idea.
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Q:
Why does my child get so many ear infections? What can I
do to prevent
them?
A: Ear infections are most commonly a complication of
colds, when they occur in young children. When a 5 year
old gets a cold, he usually just gets the sniffles, but a
5 month old may develop an ear infection. This is because
the 5 month old has a less mature drainage system
behind the eardrum. Besides trying to minimize your
infant's exposure to other children, avoiding cigarette
smoke is very helpful, as is not "prop feeding"
your child.
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