i started givinfg him solids when he was 6 month.he does not take bottle and 4 the past month(durinr which he had his 5th and 6th teeth)he has stopped taking milk from his feeding cup too.any 1 who now sees him says he has gone weak. hwe is "VERY" acxtive but crys like HELL if i try to feed him and my milk is simply insufficent 4 him.HELP !!!!
2006-09-19 04:58:47 · 5 answers · asked by rafia m 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I think it is time to talk to your pediatrician. Your son still needs milk. You say your milk is insufficient, but what do you base this on? Will he take the breast? Could it be something you are eating? Some babies refuse mom's milk if mom has been eating strong foods, i.e., garlic, brocolli, cabbage, onions, etc. I was blessed with being able to nurse my son for eleven months, but I know that I was very fortunate. You also may want to go to http://www.lalecheleague.org/. It is a link to the la leche league, which supports moms with breastfeeding issues.
Other things to consider...you say people say he is "going weak", this is a definite concern you need to discuss with your pediatrician.
Could your baby be lactose intolerant? This shouldn't affect your milk, but it may explain why he doesn't take milk from a bottle or a cup. I know there are many soy alternatives out there, but I am not qualified to recommend. Again, discuss this with your pediatrician.
Good luck to you and your baby. It sounds like you are doing your best to be a good mom and your baby knows that intuitively. Your son is lucky to have such a caring and loving mommy. Don't be hard on yourself, just realize when it is time to call for help.
2006-09-19 05:16:30 · answer #1 · answered by Michele L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, it is recommended that you give your child breast milk or formula (not cow's milk) until they are 1 year of age. Some studies suggest that the early introduction of cow's milk can increase the chances of food allergies and perhaps even of diabetes (especially when diabetes already runs in the family). Also, the formula is richer in nutrients that growing babies need. Those who start cow's milk early, for instance, are more likely to get anemic.
So, if your child is extremely weak, this may be why. Try to stick it out with the breast milk (pumping may help you produce more). Or, if you simply can't produce switch your son over to formula. It will taste different than the breast milk, so he may not want to take it at first, but keep giving it to him and praise him when he drinks it and he will slowly (about a week) get used to it. When he turns 1, start the process over again by slowly introducing him to cow's milk.
However, if your son is extremely anemic, then you need to take him to a local health department or clinic to see if this issue with the milk is the problem or if there is some other cause.
2006-09-19 05:09:06 · answer #2 · answered by < Roger That > 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Solids were not recommended until the child is 1.
Call your pediatrician, as you need help.
You may need to put your milk in a bottle with a little bit of cereal, and only if the doctor says this is what to do.
2006-09-22 11:04:26 · answer #3 · answered by May I help You? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went through something similar when trying to transition my babies from breastmilk to milk in a cup. I put a tiny bit of chocolate syrup in my baby's milk and he took it fine.
Best of luck!
2006-09-19 09:36:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Who is in control here.. you or him.??. so he cries.. he will get hungry eventually.. his body won't let him starve to death.. don't let him take the nipple and offer him food regularly.. eventually he's gunna get the hint... you'll need stamina and will power.. but remember.. YOU ARE THE PARENT
2006-09-19 05:06:41 · answer #5 · answered by limgrn_maria 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋