20 weeks and on solids

[Erin (redstarfalling)]

Hi there - you mentioned that he is also being treated for reflux.  What with?  It's possible that it could be affecting him - not wanting to drink as much...

I'd just be very cautious about overdoing the solids compared to the formula.  There's really no way (and particularly with all his dietary constraints) for him to get the nutrients and particularly things like the fats that he needs from the solids you can feed him.  I'm rather surprised that your health care providers even suggested the solids at such a young age.

[*lexie*]

He has gaviscone but only 1 sachet as he doesnt drink enough milk 2 have the 2
I think they only suggested it cos i was there every week for about 2 months asking why wont he take a bottle but loves the spoon
Last nite i tried him in his room 2 take more but fought it then after bath i had 2 offer him his bottle as he still had 2oz of aptamil 2 take and there was no fighting 2day i tried feeding him a little while after he got up I always give bottle first as he has 2 have his aptamil b4 solids at 6.45 so i keep it the same 4 morning 1 bottle first No difference fought the bottle taking 2oz and took the rusk with 1oz milk no problem Then 11ish he fought 3oz aptamil and 1oz analog He has been generally happy 2day with a 2hr sleep this morning and up2 1hr at the mo

[*Fiona*]

Hey Lex   

Can you mix the 2 milks in one bottle? Maybe it's the taste he dislikes? Or even adding a little of the one he is ok with to the one he doesn't like? I know nothing about the milks so unsure if there is a reason they can't go in one bottle - they mix in his belly so isn't it the same idea?

[*lexie*]

Its all good spoke 2 dietition his exchanges can be made in2 2 full bottles and a wee top up with whatevers left over at t time She has changed his milk 2 so he now takes 7 or 8oz at 4 feeds He was turning away and getting upset with and spitting out the dream feed for about a week so he gets a little supper at nite and now he takes his 7am well now it 6am bottle no probs I spoke 2 the doc 2day and he has increased his reflux med so all well

[Mimi 2]

Good news!  Some reflux meds are weight sensitive so keep this in mind when he starts to refuse to eat his milk feeds or solids.

[*lexie*]

He wasnt taking enough milk 2 up his med but slowly it has been Now he takes 6oz 9oz 7oz (had 2 give 2 bottles but i think he could of taken more) 5oz + 1 in his rusk and he is back taking his df so hopefully another 6oz 2nite
Now the eatings sorted and daytime naps are sorted its the nw! Why is it you get 1 thing sorted and it moves on2 something else? lol