Today we went to our new pediatrician Dr. Michael Franks at Willow Bend Pediatrics. He seems really nice and laid back. The office is really close to the house. The office has giant stuffed animal heads on the wall (not the real thing, stuffed animals). It is very cute... kind of a safari theme. I only waited a few minutes for the doctor and nurse. Emma weighs 22 lbs 15.5 ounces (80%) and she is 30 inches long (80%). The doctor said we are right on track on growth and developmental. We go back in 3 months.
In 3 months we will talk about getting rid of the pacifier and bottle. (fun times ahead). The doctor suggested for discipline doing time out for a minute if she hits or bites anyone. She will know what it is. We need to designate a spot for time out and leave her there for a minute. Eventually, we will leave her alone in that spot for a minute. He said to pick our battles, but not too tolerate hitting or biting. Unfortunately he said just deal with her biting the furniture. Do not punish her for that. Just make sure she has a pacifier or something to teethe on instead.
He also wants us to start Emma on vitamins one time a day, but not with milk. Milk takes away the potency of the vitamin. We also need to start brushing Emma's teeth with water. Emma needs to keep drinking only Whole Milk until she is 2. It is crucial for her to drink only whole milk because she needs the nutrients and fat. She should be drinking about or more than 15 ounces a day.
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