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Still unclear on how many times per day to be offering food/cow's milk now that my 11 month old twins are weaning, only having breastmilk in the morning at night (and night feed is barely a feed these days)... can you help clarify?
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Vanessa T.
Hi Alisa, |
Good afternoon! My son is seven months and absolutely loves solids! We started solids at five months. Currently he’s drinking for 7 ounce bottles a day with three small meals about an hour after the first three bottles of the day. My question is how do I know how much volume of solids to give him in one sitting? Sometimes he looks like he wants more but I worry about over filling him. He has history of reflux and spits up at times.
Morning is usually oatmeal or yogurt with a fruit.
Next is a veggie with lentil or other bean/meat protein.
Last is usually combo fruit and veggie.
Each serving is about 2 tablespoons.
Thank you!
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Vanessa T.
Hi Megha, |
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Megha Awesome ! Thank you for the reassurance. I try to space out formula and his meal... is that right? Or should I do them closer together?? 1.5- 2 ounces per meal is okay? 7oz milk servings are pretty standard right? |
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Vanessa T.
Yes, yes and yes! All of this sounds perfect. 🙂 |
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Vanessa T.
That’s adorable, Francine! It sounds like you have a healthy eater. Great job trusting her to know her body and tell you when she’s had enough! |
So, I understand that I have to get the okay from baby's doctor first, but when I get the okay to start introducing solids, do I have to? Like, if she's able at 4 months, could i hold off until 6 months? The reason I ask is because there are quite a few different food allergies in our family, and I want to be sure baby is ready to handle a reaction. Thank you.
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Vanessa T.
Hi Amanda, |
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Amanda Thank you guys! This is great feedback |