You could always try a sippy cup.
Lach wont take water any other way, unless he sees me drinking it and grabs at it.
The fresh food feeder is a good idea too. I havent tried mine yet.
Is he still having plenty of wet nappies? Maybe the weather is just drying his lips out?

I was told that it was always milk before food, as milk is the main source of nutrition for bubs in the first 12 months. That they technically dont NEED to eat. All CHN's are diff in their opinions.
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