Amanda,

with the solids, what I've been doing is putting the spoon to his lips and if he opens his mouth and tries to suck the food in, I then give him the food. And the minute he's full and stops opening his mouth and starts shaking his head, I stop feeding him. But he's gone from a couple of teaspoons to about 4 heaps tablespoons per meal at the mo. About a heinz 4-6 month bottle's worth each time. And just the last few days, esp at dinner, he wants more than that even! I usually give him him sippy cup after, but last night offered him the boob instead (thanks for the idea) and he took it, but no much, coz I suspect he was full!

I figure today I may just offer hiim the breast more often. Yesterday I was busy and didn't even realise he'd not had any BM. He didn't seem to want any either, for that matter. He puts himself to sleep in the arvos, so all I did was feed him his lunch, burp him and put him in his cot.

I don't think he's missing out coz I reckon he's getting rounder lately as well! but, more for me than anything, I would love if he kept BFing just a little longer! Just to 12 months! And if he wanted to go longer, I'd be stoked too!