CurlTalk - View Single Post - when did you start solids/how long did you nurse?

Amneris · 01-03-2008, 10:14 PM

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Then again, we've only experienced a slight case of the sniffles for about a week, so I may be eating my words later on...

I think you'll be fine...you'll know when/if you need to seek medical attention. I do think it's important when foregoing well-baby medical care, especially with a first baby, to be aware of the normal infant "milestones" and whether your son is meeting them or not, so as to identify any delays early. The milestones are easy enough to find in books or online. Other than that and immunizations, a normal breastfed healthy baby doesn't need to be seen by a pediatrician.

From what I have read, over-reliance on milestones can attack the confidence/intuition of parents that Webbie posted about (and I agree with what she said.) Milestones are great but they do vary from child to child. I have read that more important than whether they sit or walk at a certain time is if they make eye contact, smile, are responsive to your emotions, etc.

I am getting irritated with the doctor too. I like your approach, Webbie. I think I automatically think I HAVE to go to appointments because my parents are physicians and I grew up with that mentality, but it often leaves me feeling the doctor doesn't know what she is talking about or is advocating a one-size-fits-all approach that may not suit my son.