Eliza had her 6 month check-up on Tuesday. We went to a new practice that one of the mom's at my church recommended. They were fabulous!!! They gave us a huge book for free "Caring for Your Baby & Young Child, Birth to Age 5." They said that it cuts down on hospital visit if parents can refer to the book first before thinking they have a crisis.
After going through all of Eliza's medical information, the pediatrician told us we could take her off prilosec. If we see an increase in her reflux we can go back on, but she seems to be spiting up no more than some babies her age. So we will monitor that. She also went through information on sleeping and eating with us. Eliza can start solid foods. Since she only poops every couple of days, the doctor recommended avoiding rice cereal and bananas (they can be constipating). So we will probably start with baby oatmeal cereal. If Eliza does get a little constipated in the future we can give her a little apple or pear juice.
The pediatrician had so much advice and input. It was a welcome change. I am always open to advice since I have never done this before and sometimes it takes trying a few different things before something sticks.
There has been a few changes in Eliza's growth since her 4 month check-up.
Height: 25 1/4 inches (25%) - this is an increase from the 10%
Weight: 14 lbs 6 oz (10%) - still in the 10%
Head Circumference: 17 inches (35%) - she was in the 50% so her body is evening out
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