My child just turned one year old. Since then, I have had trouble getting her to drink milk. How can I make the transition from formula to regular milk? How can I get her to drink healthy amounts?
Mika, Cleveland, OH
Dr. Yinka Davies, Pediatrician, Mother of Two, says:
The recommended age to transition off of breast milk or formula to either whole milk, soy or rice milk is at 12 months of age. It may be difficult initially as your child may have been drinking...
See More Details
My daughter is 21 months old. Besides apple juice, what other juice is safe for her to drink at this age?
Daisy, El Cerrito, CA
Jeff Winckler, Educator, Father, says:
There are several alternatives to apple juice such as pear juice, grape juice, and cranberry juice. I recommend selecting a label that uses 100% juice, as well as diluting whatever juice you select...
See More Details
My daughter is almost 9 months old and she is not crawling yet. She gets into a crawling position but then goes down on her belly and pushes herself backwards. She can't seem to get the hang of crawling or even wiggling forward on her belly. My nephew is a little older but he started crawling very early and started walking at 8 ½ months, which is my daughter's age now. Should I be worried?
Brittany, Chicopee, MA
Dr. Yinka Davies, Pediatrician, Mother of Two, says:
Some important points to remember, rolling over, sitting without support, cruising and walking are developmental milestones-crawling is not. Keep in mind, many babies never crawl and this is just...
See More Details
My daughter is almost 9 months old and she only has her bottom 2 front teeth. I don't know when I should start her on stage 3 foods. Is it ok to start her now?
Brittany, Chicopee, MA
Dr. Yinka Davies, Pediatrician, Mother of Two, says:
The introduction of solid foods is an important stage in your daughter's development. Between 6 and 9 months of age your daughter learns to chew even if she doesn't have any teeth. During this time...
See More Details
How can you tell if your baby is eating enough? I have a 5 month old and she is never full after she finishes her formula. What should I do?
Hacna, Fairfield, CA
Dr. Yinka Davies, Pediatrician, Mother of Two, says:
At 5 months of age the appropriate amount of breast milk or formula is 4-6 ounces. It is common for babies to fuss and possibly cry and then seem to settle down if more milk is given. Try to hold and...
See More Details
My daughter is 21 months old. Besides apple juice, what other juice is safe for her to drink at this age?
Daisy, El Cerrito, CA
Dr. Yinka Davies, Pediatrician, Mother of Two, says:
It is important to know when shopping for juice how to interpret labels. In order for a product to be labeled juice it must contain 100% juice. If a product has less than 100% juice it will be...
See More Details
My daughter is almost 9 months old and she is not crawling yet. She gets into a crawling position but then goes down on her belly and pushes herself backwards. She can't seem to get the hang of crawling or even wiggling forward on her belly. My nephew is a little older but he started crawling very early and started walking at 8 ½ months, which is my daughter's age now. Should I be worried?
Brittany, Chicopee, MA
Jeff Winckler, Educator, Father, says:
I think this is developmentally appropriate for a 9 month old. All of these attempts at movement are signs that your daughter is heading towards the crawling stage. Her posturing is on target for...
See More Details
I have a child that gets so excited he lets off random screams. Meeting new people or new children sets him off to either scream or run away from me. What should I do to help him besides talking to him since I have already tried that?
Amanda, Louisville, KY
Dr. Yinka Davies, Pediatrician, Mother of Two, says:
Toddlers express their excitement in various ways. When this tends to occur at either the park or meeting new people try guiding him towards his new friends and encouraging him to play. Getting him...
See More Details
My grandson likes to hit, slap, bite, and never listens. We are consistent with telling him "no" but he continues to do naughty things. How can we stop this behavior?
Shiela, Pawnee City, NE
Dr. Yinka Davies, Pediatrician, Mother of Two, says:
As difficult as it may be to understand, aggressive behavior is a normal part of your toddler's development. It is important to let your toddler know that aggressive behavior is unacceptable.... See More Details
My grandson likes to hit, slap, bite, and never listens. We are consistent with telling him "no" but he continues to do naughty things. How can we stop this behavior?
Shiela, Pawnee City, NE
Debbie Drown, Educator, Principal, says:
It is not unusual for a child to exhibit these behaviors at some stage of his/her development. In spite of that, it is often embarrassing and can be very hurtful and dangerous to the child being... See More Details