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mikababy


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Formula questions--


how much formula does a 6 to 8 month old drink a day? our little girl will be a bit smaller than US babies and might stay on formula longer than 12 months---it just depends on what the Ped says.


Is Enfamil Lipil a good one unless she is allergic to soy? How can you tell when they are allergic---breakouts, fussy, etc.  I know you can't switch formula unless you do it slowly and phase it out but I have some Enfamil Gentlease Lipil....is this different that Enfamil Lipil? and you can't switch or is that just between brands that you shouldn't switch. Also, the Enfamil Lip says babies 0-12 and then I have some that says for older babies 9-24 months.  Does it really matter if she is 8 or 9 months.


Should I just find a good pediatrition and ask them all these formula questions.


I have lots of enfamil coupons that are good a Kmart---$5 off or buy one get one free. Email me if you need one or some.  Also, for anyone in the Chicago area, in the Jan or Feb time frame, I could share a lot of formula, baby food and juice that I get at work.


DIAPERS


how many diapers a day?  8 to 10 I was thinking.


CLOTHES


how many onesies do they go thru a day at this age -- 8 or 9 months?  i was thinking 2 or 3. Is a onesie like an undershirt and they wear one under everything?  Can they wear things a little big like sweaters or jackets? I would think PJs should fit close and be the right size though.


How many clothes do they need at this age? I went really practical(Gap, Gymboree, Old Navy, Marshalls for Polo, Kmart)-- onesie, leggings, snap pants, etc. She will be in day care that is on site at Sears. I know I will have to send her with a couple of outfits a day to school.  I didn't buy any boutique-y type clothes although I am dying for a Kelly Kids Ladybug outfit to bring her home from the airport in.


What were/are your kids most comfortable in?


Thanks for the help---if it is just easier to talk on the phone, I would love a mommy to talk to. ( i don't have a mom and need some help!)  you can email me jcashma@searshc.com and we can chat.


 


Also, if anyone has a BOB jogging stroller or knows someone in the Chicago area that wants to sell one, let me know-


 


Please ignore my ignorance--I have read a lot about attachment, adoption, china and parenting books but it is hard to find the answer to certain questions and i don't have a sister or cousin who is a mom.


 


 



-- Edited by mikababy at 15:39, 2006-11-05

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just read your exciting post over at stylethread. congratulations!

as far as formula goes — definately find a pediatrician you like and get a recommendation on which formula. that way if an allergy comes up you can phone the nurses station at the office and ask questions. i was constantly on the phone with the nurses at our pediatrician's office.

8-10 diapers a day sounds about right. maybe a few less since she's a bit older.

2-3 onesies a day sounds about right as well, but don't sweat it too much. if you have enough clothing to get through a few days at a time, you'll be good. i couldn't belive how often i did a load of baby clothes (like once a day) clean stuff never made it back into the dresser drawers at times, just right out of the laundry and back on the baby! most of the clothes i had were practical (cute and stylish, but practical) because they will get dirty and stained. of course you have to have a few special/boutique outfits but save them for weekend outings and photoshoots!

i'll send you an e.mail and you can feel free to ask me anything!

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Congratulations!  How exciting for you


Is there anyway you could get access to your daugher's current eating habits?  How many times a day and what she is currently eating?  That could put you in the ball park for what you need to do.  I'd say start w/ a 6 oz. bottle and let her have her fill, but my boy was an eating machine.  All kids are different :)


If she has no allergies you can start her on generic formula, if cost is an issue.  If she does have allergies I recommend Nutramigen.  It's insanely $$ but if you have a colicky, lactose-intolerant little one it can work wonders. 


I would recommend as many bibs as possible.  Caeden was a spitter forever!  He slowed down at around 10 months.  I don't mean, eh spit-up.  It was HOLY COW is there anything left in your stomach spit-up? 


Feel free to PM me anytime you would like.  Caeden just turned a year, I'm no baby-pro, just a mom that muddled through it.  Well, I guess I'm still muddling.



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I would talk to your pediatrition about formula. Talia took about 4 -5 8oz bottles a day at that age.


For Diapers I want to recommend pampers cruisers during the day and Huggies overnights (one size up than normal) at night - it will save you from getting up a lot of nights to change wet clothes! Expect about 5-6 diapers a day I would say.


On a good day Talia wears one outfit - on a bad day - two - at 8 or 9 months they aren't really spitting up anymore so its a little neater.



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Huggies overnights (one size up than normal) at night---


JMR- i didn't think of this---do the overnights one size up just hold more liquid so that last the whole night?



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mika--I don't have time to respond to your post right now but I'd love to help you.  I'll be in touch within the next day or two.  take care!

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