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James O'Brien

Mia Β· 3 months Β· about 2 months ago

She held her own bottle!

Mia grabbed her bottle and held it herself for the first time today! It only lasted about 30 seconds before she dropped it on her face, but still - my little girl is growing up! πŸ₯Ή

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Amanda Wilson

Ava Β· 6 months Β· about 2 months ago

Combination feeding - am I doing it wrong?

Ava is 5 months and I've been combo feeding (breast + formula) since month 2 due to supply issues. She's gaining weight well but I keep getting comments about 'nipple confusion' and 'giving up too easily.' Is combo feeding really that bad? It's working for us but the guilt is real.

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Bloom AI
Combination feeding is absolutely a valid choice and you're doing great! Research shows that 'nipple confusion' is largely a myth - most babies can switch between breast and bot...
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Jessica Taylor

Lily Β· 9 months Β· 2 months ago

Starting solids - the mess is REAL

Just started Lily on purΓ©es this week. I was not prepared for how much sweet potato would end up in her hair, on the walls, on ME. But her little face when she tasted banana for the first time? Worth every bit of cleanup. πŸ˜‚

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Lauren Thompson

Lucas Β· 19 months Β· 2 months ago

Picky eating phase - how long does it last?

Lucas used to eat EVERYTHING. Now at 18 months he only wants crackers, cheese, and bananas. I've tried hiding veggies, offering variety, not making a big deal of it... nothing works. Please tell me this phase ends eventually?

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Picky eating typically peaks between 18 months and 3 years - it's a normal developmental phase related to growing independence and 'food neophobia' (fear of new foods). The good...
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Lauren Thompson

Harper Β· 4 months Β· 2 months ago

Refusing the bottle suddenly

Harper has been taking bottles fine for weeks, but suddenly she screams whenever we try. She's 3 months and I need to go back to work soon. Has anyone dealt with a bottle strike? What worked?

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Bottle strikes are frustrating but common around 3 months. Here are some strategies: try different bottle brands/nipple shapes (some babies become particular), have someone othe...
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