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EAT => Feeding Solid Food => Topic started by: babyrose on December 09, 2010, 18:07:53 pm
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my lo is now 28 wks and on 3 meals a day.3x ice cube per meal is this 2 much?he is having 5-6 b/feeds a day.
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It is a lot but just make sure he's not favoring solids over milk. You still want his milk to be the most important part. It's not really about quantity at this age, more about trying new tastes. If he's enjoying it AND still drinking enough milk, then that's great! :)
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he is having 4-5 breast feeds a day is this ok?
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Yes, that's about right for his age. Make sure it's no less than 4 though. Most BF LO's will maintain 4 a day until a year. :) Here are some links that might help:
http://babywhispererforums.com/index.php?topic=68458.0
http://babywhispererforums.com/index.php?topic=57483.0
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do you think i should cut down the solids a little?
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Well, I can't see any reason not to unless you think they are somehow impacting him negatively. But it's ok if you do cut back on them, he won't be missing anything by having a little less. So I guess then maybe I would go a bit easier on them. Another thing to keep in mind is, if he's keen on eating that much, that you are offering a variety and not just the same things. Too much of anything isn't good, kwim? Some foods can be constipating and likewise others have a laxative effect, so if he's eating large quantities of such foods they may start to affect his digestion. Just another idea. Use your mummy instinct, you'll know what is the right amount. :)
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my instincts tel me to cut back, i feel he is taking more interest in the solids than milk these days and very nosey while feeding. i make my own food and have a good variety of foods for him.
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Sounds like a plan. Mummy instinct is almost always right. ;)