Megan - you're lucky he doesn't have much hair! Jett has always had lots of hair and he still smears weetbix through it when he's tired!!! One of the reasons we always have a bath or shower in the morning after breakfast!! Sounds like something is up with him, possibly sore throat? That could be why needs more BFs rather than solids just now. But he knows what he needs best and BM is definitely not a bad thing to need! I do feel for you with the overnight feeding though.... I remember it well!

As for variety for breakfast and lunch, yep I'm with you there. I always have the same things too so I must admit Jett gets the same. We did things like alternate milk and yoghurt in the weetbix and also the amount of milk. Sometimes Jett just likes a tiny bit of milk so he can pick the weetbix up and crunch it himself. Other things to try are
  • cheese on toast
  • scrambled eggs
  • plain pancakes
  • fresh fruit
  • porridge - can add variety of fruits to this
  • yoghurt
  • toast with a variety of toppings
  • baked beans on toast
  • raison toast or english muffins


I hope you find some inspiration there!

Joey - We always added cows milk. I know some people start with BM or formula but it isn't necessary. As long as you aren't giving them milk to actually drink while they're under 12 months it is fine to add it to food.