SOLID FOODS – We do not typically start infants on solid foods until they have developed adequate neck and shoulder strength. Most children will develop the muscles needed to take solid foods after four months of age. We will discuss starting spoon feedings at that time.
Safety
Common Concerns
FEVER – Any temperature elevation of 100.4 or greater rectally in an infant less than 3 months of age is of concern to us. The most accurate way to measure the temperature in an infant is by the rectal method. This is done by inserting the tip of a lubricated thermometer about ¾ of an inch into the rectum for three minutes with the baby lying on his back. Ask for a demonstration if you are uneasy.
CRYING AND FUSSING – Most infants cry for at least part of the day for reasons other than hunger. This behavior increases for the first six weeks of life, and then gradually disappears by around three months of age. A small number of babies will cry and seem gassy for many hours a day, usually in the evening. Please call us if this crying seems excessive to you.
SLEEPING THROUGH THE NIGHT – Most babies will begin to stretch out the times between nighttime feeds at two months. Adding solid foods at this age has not been shown to allow the baby to sleep longer.
NEXT VISIT: Your baby’s next routine visit is at 2 months of age. Attached is information about the vaccines that will be administered at the next several visits.
REMINDER: Please do not feed your baby 15 minutes before their vaccines at the 2 month, 4 month and 6 month appointment.
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