5 1/2 month old b/f and solids question

[MantaRay]

Jules, it sounds like your DS might have dropped his milk intake due to the amount of solids he is having. At that age, solids should not replace breast milk. If his milk intake has dropped he is at risk of not receiving enough of the right nutrients. I would suggest reducing the solids and trying to increase his milk intake back to the level it was at. This doesn't necessarily mean he needs to feed in the night, but it might (sorry).

The other thing, as you have said, is that if his intake has dropped, so will your supply. So it would be best to increase his feeds now before that happens too much. It shouldn't be too hard to get the milk and solids in balance. GL hun.

[julie_ann_jules]

Thanks everyone for you replies
Plan for tomorrow is not to bother with solids! I'll just b/f and at dinner time he can have some steamed vegies to play with (Maybe get some in his mouth if he is lucky ). I'll just keep an eye on him and if he seems unsatisfied after a good b/f I'll offer him some solids then.
He is bubs #3 but my 1st b/f baby and my other kids are 6 nd 4 so its been a while! MCHN has given me NO info on introducing solids or anything. We had a weighin at 4months and the next one is at 8 months at the 4 month appt I was told he hadn't put on enough weight and to start solids but after talking to my neighbour (who b/f 2 babies) and posting here (barb is great ) I found that it's normal for b/f babies to slow in weight gain . I feel like I'm doing all of this in the dark!
Thanks again for your replies

[Barb Glare]

Hi,

If you breasts are uncomfortably full, the best thing to do it to feed your baby, but if he won't be in it, express a little off for comfort. If he keeps sleeping through, your breasts will adjust (but I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't) At this age, always try to breastfeed first, before offering solids. You really can't go too wrong at this age. Well done.