DD is 9 months old, ebf 3-4 times a day + DF., with solids at breakfast and lunch. I feel like it is time to wean the DF, and so I have a few questions about this.
Firstly, she takes anywhere between 4 -7 oz in the DF since the 6 month growth spurt. Previously it was 3 max. I've been waiting for it to go down on its own but doesn't seem to be happening. I know that she can go the night without it since she has woken up a few times during DF and refused it completely but still SS after and STTN. My question is in order to wean the DF, do I have to increase solids? As in, will I need to give her a third meal in the evening? I have been holding off on this because it didn't seem necessary and I don't want any night poos.
If yes, a third solid meal should be added, then could someone suggest when in my routine could I give it, since there is such a short A before bed. Our routine is
7- WU and nurse
8.30- solids (oats with fruits and 2 oz milk)
11.10- nap 1 for between 1.5 -2 hrs
1- nurse
Immediately after solids- sauteed vegetables + fruit chunks for dessert
3/3.30- nurse (just a small amount but sometimes she nurses well here too)
4.10hrs later CN
BT nursies after bath
1.5 hrs later bed
Between 10 & 11- DF