[blparent] questions about baby's well visit

[jan wright]

Hi All,
Azaan had his 4mo vaccs yesterday.
I have some issues with so many vaccs at one time: -- Read Dr. Sear's
"The vaccination Book,"
but that is for a different post.
My question is:
my pediatrician says that since I am not giving Azaan fortified
cereal, I need to give him a vitamin with iron in it. She says that
Breast fed babies need a bit more iron.... first it was vitamin D and
now Iron.
I don't remember this with my others: Breastmilk was enough and my
babies were well nutricioned.
So, is this new? Is this correct? Is my doctor just dealing with many
parents who don't eat healthy--- so recommends a vitamin .... just in
case????
I have noticed that sometimes, when/if doctors think that they are
dealing with a person who is economically at the lower end, they tend
to stereotype them as a parent who is unhealthy and unknowledgeable.
Sometimes, as a blind parent, we are lumped in with them.
Or, it could just be mainstream: my pediatrician and I already have
different opinions on co-sleeping... and the vaccination issue. I just
have not found a better pediatrician, yet.
so, is this "iron supplement" soun advice, or is she going overboard
because she thinks that I don't know what I am doing or eating.
thanks.