My 6 month lo just does not seem as hungry this past week. She used to drink 6-7 ounces at each feeding no problem as well as having 3 meals a day since 17 weeks. Introduction of solids going very well, she seems to like them (the orange veggies more than anything). Now in the last few days her morning and early afternoon feedings she seems to be taking less. She is 18.8 pounds, 28 inches long (a very tall and good sized 6 month old) and I am wondering since she has grown so much is it normal for her growth to slow down a bit thus the decrease in amount taking at each feeding. Today has been the worst she took 5.5 this morning, 4 ounces at lunch but had solids at both. She is sleeping well at night and napping well during the day. I am scared I am going to lose this if she goes off her routine. Does anyone else have there 6 month old take 3 bottles a day as I am thinking this might make her more hungry for her next bottle. Here is her schedule currently...
7:30 wake, bottle (typical 6, sometime 7-8)
8:45 1-2tbsp rice cereal, 4-5tsp fruits and veggies (combined)
9:30-11:15(11:30) nap
11:30 bottle (usually drinks the least at this, given in two portions) usually 6 total, getting less
12:30 solids 4-5 tsp heaping tsp veggies
1:30 nap at home or in buggy until 2:30-3:30
3:30 bottle typically 7-8 ounces
4:50-5:15 catnap
5:30 solids (1 tbsp rice cereal, 4-5tsp veggies)+1-2 ounces formula
6:30 bath, massage
6:45 bottle and bed 6-8 ounces
Sleeps until 7:30am with no night feedings.
She is typically drinking 30-32 ounces a day total, does she need this much or am I worrying if she gets less and how can I change this to get her maximizing her bottles?
Any reassurance is appreciated.
Sarah