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MKAHall87
08-25-2010, 01:50 AM
my daughter turned 9 months, 17lbs 14oz. she was this weight at 6 months also. she is very close to walking and im wondering if this is normal that she hasnt gained any weight. the doctor didnt say anything so i didnt think it was an issue. my mom said she looked skinny and that i need to feed her more. my baby eats:
4oz formula plus yogurt'
snack(cheerios)
4oz formula (finger food veg)
snack
4oz formula and jar of meat
4oz formula(before bed)

should i force more so she gains more weight?

big-mouth-burgher
09-08-2010, 04:41 PM
By 9 months of age she really should be getting more baby food and possibly a little more formula, maybe 6 oz instead of 4. The reason for the more food is because around 12-13 months you will be transitioning over to most of her nutritents coming from food and milk/formula being a beverage instead of the main sorce of nutrition.

I would be giving her baby cereal along with the formula for breakfast, a snack, lunch should include a protein, a veggie, and a fruit. An afternoon snack, dinner should be similar to lunch, and a bedtime snack of cereal or a fruit, veggie, or yogurt. Give her formula with her meals and at bedtime, water with her snacks.