Episode 55 - Teething, weaning & babbling at 9 months

In this podcast episode of Sense by Meg Faure, Meg chats with first-time mom Cassidy about her nine-month-old baby Max's teething troubles. Cassidy discusses how Max has seven teeth already and how teething has caused him to develop nappy rash and uncomfortable bowel movements. Meg explains that teething creates a lot of mucus and saliva that can cause smelly poos and a sore bum. Meg also advises Cassidy on how to deal with nappy rash and recommends using Bepanthen as an alternative to Sudocrem. Meg and Cassidy also discuss sleep regression and the impact of teething on sleep. Cass also has some questions for Meg about Max's eating. He's on solids and loving it but she wonders if he's eating too much. Meg explains that she advocates intuitive eating for babies, but parents must take the responsibility of what, where, and when to eat, while babies control the how much. To avoid overfeeding, parents must be mindful of the kind of food they offer their baby, steering clear of highly processed carbohydrates, sugars, and fruit juice. Whole fruits that babies can chew on are a better option. She also explains that milk intake at this age should have reduced to three feeds in 24 hours, and no more than that. Meg advises letting Max eat as much wholesome food as he wants. She also advises parents not to limit their food intake and be aware of picky eating phases. It is essential to enjoy the cycle and to let the baby go with the flow. Cass updates us on Max's development, mentioning how he's now babbling fluently and enjoys crawling and exploring with his mouth. Cass wonders if having dogs around may have contributed to his babbling, but Meg reassures her that animals don't increase allergies and that the relationship between the baby and the dogs is beneficial. Cass also expresses concern about her baby always putting things in his mouth, but Meg explains that it's normal and suggests activities to encourage the baby's coordination and exploration. Meg also suggests getting the baby an electric toothbrush for oral stimulation. Listen for more expert advice about real-world parenting topics on Sense by Meg Faure now!