Hi there,
Our DD is almost 6.5 months old and nearly 21#. The DR told us to only give her max 2 meals per day of solids. I was talking with a friend and I realize that she is taking in a LOT of milk and I am wondering if we need to do the third meal. Right now we BF/FF every 4 hours. She eats a breakfast and a dinner. Our feed times are usualy 6, 10, 2, 6, bedtime top off (7:30)and the DF(10:30) - that is a LOT!!!! At the 10 and 2 feed she takes 8 oz and I saw 24-32 oz of milk from my DR - seems like she is way over that.
So here are my questions:
1. When do I stop the DF? She still takes it and sleeps through the night - I hate to rock the boat. I heard to stop it when solds are well established BUT if well established is 3 meals - then the DR says we wont be there till 9 months!!!
2. How do I eliminate that 6pm or top off before bed feed? I'd RATHER feed before bed at 7:30 - but then there is too long of a time in between feeds...does it matter if I top off....your thoughts? She has her dinner at 5pm or so - should I try milk with her dinner?
Thanks for any advice
Stacey
