He didn't gain a lot of weight, just a few ounces. I think that the pedia is worried that he is not eating properly and just gulping down his mashed food without really eating. She advised us not to turn on the tv especially while eating. This task has been challenging to do, but what struck me most was that the doctor said teaching discipline should start right about now.
We were successful on not turning on the tv or ipad the entire weekend.
It was difficult, messy table, messy floor, dirty baby...but we were able to make him chew real food better. Hopefully by learning how to chew, he will learn how to eat properly too.
Our next challenge is talking. At 14 months, a baby should be able to say 6 words, but my son still cannot speak a single world. He learned to walk alone last a June 6, but has not yet mastered the art of talking. Somehow, I think the doctor also advised against tv and ipad so that there can be more interactive time with real people instead so that he can learn how to talk.
I'm a little bit worried that he hasn't achieved this milestone yet :(
Now if only I can get the whole family on board with the no tv rule....
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