DS2 is almost 10 months. Please dont say anything about the 'no cows milk before 12 months' as Im well aware of the recommendation, but I have read some random international information that says you can commence at 10 months, which is what I did with DS1 and with no issues and my health care nurse (depending on what state you're in) didn't critizise my decision at the time.
As for the dip in weight gain, he had basically gained 300grams in 7 weeks, which isn't very much, I was pumping him with loads of solids before this point, and still breastfeeding him 4 times a day, so I just knew it was time to switch.
When I rang a hotline to query how much milk they should be taking in, she recommended a minimum of 600ml and up to a litre. I must admit that Im not sure if I made it clear to her that it was cow's milk or she assumed formula..... This is how I came to give so much.
I might try and scale back for a while and see what happens.
Anything else you think of Im open for suggestion.