bottle after solids?

[clare076]

Sorry, not sure what section to ask this. At what age do you start giving solids before the bottle? I tried one day last week and noticed that she didn't drink as much so went back to bottle first. Also at what age do children generally drop to 3 bottles a day?

[* Paula *]

How old is your lo?

What does your schedule look like?

If you post this, I will be able to give you more information.

At 6-7 months we were on 3 bottles.

Thanks

Paula x

[clare076]

Oops sorry.

My LO is 8 months old, weighs roughly 20lb.

Current routine

7 wake
7.30 7 oz bottle
8.00 cereal (about 5tbsp)
9.30/10 bed

11.30/12  7 oz bottle
12.30 yoghurt and fruit (about 5 tbsp)
2.00/2.30 bed

4.00 try giving water or juice, sometimes wants another bottle here (5-7 oz)
5.00 meat and vegies (about 5 tbsp)
6.00 bath, book, bottle (4-6 oz)
6.30/7 bed

She was drinking 4 x 9oz bottle per day and less solids up to a week ago, when I weighed her and realised she hadn't put on any weight in 3 weeks. So I have decreased her milk volume slightly and upped her solids, she has put on 700g in a fortnight!!!

Should I now give the bottle after solids and try dropping her to 3 or just leave it be?

Thanks for any advice.

[* Paula *]

You could try dropping your lo down to 3 bottles.  DS was on 3 by this age.

You could re-structure your routine to look something like this.

7:30 - Bottle
8:00 - Cereal
11:30 / 12:00 - Lunch
2:00/2:30 - Bottle - if not too tired - try getting closer to 2:30
4:30 / 5:00 - Dinner
6:30 - Bottle
7:00 - Bed

If you change your schedule to look something like this - you will find that she will probably take more food in and still drink her bottles.

HTH, let us know what you decide to do.

Paula x

[clare076]

Thanks for your help, I am going to give it a go tomorrow. How much did your LO take for each bottle? My LO currently takes around 6-7oz x 4 per day, would I expect her to take 6-7oz still, but only 3x per day, or should I add a bit more to the bottle?

[* Paula *]

My lo would take 8 oz in the morning and and at night and 7 oz in the afternoon.  You can try making a bigger bottle to see how much your lo takes.

Remember you can make up the dropped bottle with milk in cereal / cooking as well as yogurts and cheeses.

HTH

Paula x

[Nay - Mateo's Mom]

Paula that's awesome info.

I was wondering the same thing... I'm going to try and follow your 3 bottle schedule...

THANKS!

[* Paula *]

Great, let us know how you get on.  Good Luck 

[jasmynesmum]

I am going to try your schedule too Paula!  Good luck Clare067!!!!

[* Paula *]

Good Luck - Let us know how you get on