My son's appetite seems to continually decrease - he's 4months old now, weighing 14lbs 8ozs, and has an average of 28-30ozs per day of Expressed milk. When he was younger (2months) he would happily guzzle upto 35-38ozs per day. Could this be normal. Much less comes out the other end - from after every feed to twice a week. I thought his appetite would increase as he got older. Weight gain isn't great - but he still on the 50th percentile. I heard that slowing down on milk may be a sign he's wanting solids - although hes only 19weeks - so maybe a little early still. Thoughts, opinions or experiences?
2006-09-29 22:30:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Since someone asked... He has expressed milk because @ 5 days he was admitted to hospital with jaundice. The doctor insisted I put him onto bottles for his own health - unfortunately 3 days of this taught him there was an easier option than the breast! My supply had also dwindled over this time so I had to spend the next month trying to increase that back up so he was being supplemented with formula @ 1st. He now has 4 x breast bottles & 1 x formula a day. He simply wouldn't latch on, and unfortunately there was no support to help us get this right - people were very dismissive when I said we were struggling!
2006-09-30 00:55:28 · update #1
Hello,
Personally I don't think that an 8oz difference by two months is too alarming. As your baby get's older, the composition of your breast milk changes to meet your baby's growing appetite thus your baby doesn't require as many feedings and also feedings don't last as long.
I've noticed that for some reason a lot of Moms are tempted to start solids at 4 months? I don't personally recommend this, especially for a breastfed baby. Your baby is getting plenty of nutrition from your breastmilk alone. (plus, are you ready for stinky diapers) Babies who are soley breastfed have pleasant yellow colored bm's.
You stated that your baby is getting expressed milk. Is there a reason why baby is not on your breast?
*Edit*
(Thanks for the details) I'm sorry there is little support for you and baby. Have you contacted the LLLI-see link below as there is usually one in every area! I had some problems with my first baby and the LLLI lady came to my home, for free!! Contact your local Health Dept if you cannot locate one near you as they too have plenty of resources for Moms who breastfeed and they're services are free as well. :)
Still...I don't think your baby is ready for solids. Please read over the link, very good info!
Good luck to you and baby :)
2006-09-29 23:45:16 · answer #1 · answered by magestica73 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would watch giving him solids. Maybe trying a change of the milk. I don't think he should be loosing weight. Baby food not solids may help. Start with fruits. Some pudding.Try putting chocolate in the milk It is trial and error with their tastes. Try a variate. Ask your doctor. Take him for an examination. Let me know. I have 5 children and 2 grandchildren
2006-09-29 23:40:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My daughter was going through the same thing. I introduced solids at 4 months. Every child is different. The guidelines aren't made for every child. They generalize. Maybe starting him off on solids will do the trick. Try cereals or yogurt. It's what I did. Always wait a day or when introducing solids to see if he responds well to them. Do ask your doctor.
2006-09-29 22:47:01 · answer #3 · answered by Gilla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Early in being pregnant I ate typical. whilst i began out to get unwell at 8 weeks I ate approximately 6 situations an afternoon yet small "snacks" by no potential an entire meal.. It helped with the naseua. i'm now 15 wks a million day and my urge for nutrition is surely getting bigger.
2016-10-15 09:05:12 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Twenty weeks is five months, and you could think about starting solid foods. There are some great books on healthy baby food and using good wholefoods from home instead of buying baby foods with additives, chemicals, and preservatives. Check out this site on great healthy nutrition info and books.
http://www.recipes-for-a-healthy-home.com/nutrition.html
2006-09-29 22:37:03 · answer #5 · answered by Mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A babies appetite depends on whether they are having a growth spurt or not. Of course they will be more hungry during a growth spurt. Also their appetite decreases when teething. I would try him on some solids if he is ready. But try not to stress it sounds normal.
2006-09-30 00:29:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he sounds healthy and sounds like he's ready to start solids....it's recommended that babies get started with solids 4-6 months and he falls right in that category!! try rice cereal or oatmeal first and then i found that applesauce was a great first food--good luck! these foods are entirely lump free so choking is not an issue with lil spoonfuls :)
2006-09-29 23:52:57 · answer #7 · answered by H F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry. When babies are young they will eat and eat until they vomit if you let them. He is just learning how his body works and starting to determine when he is full for himself, instead of letting someone else decide for him. It is actually a good thing. My little cousin is doing the same thing right now. Congrats on your little angel!
2006-09-29 22:57:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was worried about my daughter's weight gain and my doctor told me that as long as she was gaining and staying pretty much within the same percentile, that it was fine. Check with your doctor though.
2006-09-29 22:35:23 · answer #9 · answered by lynnca1972 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of this happening before, and it may well be normal for him, but to be on the safe side i would take him to your doctor to make sure everything is ok......
2006-09-29 22:39:23 · answer #10 · answered by Mintjulip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋