I am breastfeeding, and baby still wakes 2-3 times a night for feeding. At 6am, he has breastmilk, at 8am he has porridge, with water. At 11am he has a yoghurt, 12.30-1pm he has lunch (homemade food and fresh friut - 5 a day) and water. At 3pm he has finger food or another yoghurt, and at 6pm, he has a meal we eat blended or mashed or more porridge, depending on his mood. During the day he breastfeeds up to 5 times and in bed by 8.30pm, but breastfeeds at, 11pm, 2am, and 4am.
I take:
Multi Vitamins, Folic Acid,Omega 3, Minerals (A-Z), Calcium and
Vitamin D & C.
He was 7 mths on the 3rd Oct 06, and is currently crawling, saying 'da-da' and 'mum' and 'eio' (hello) he understand the word 'no' and shakes his head to indicate refusal. He can sit, stand, and voice his opinion (vehement baby talk) when upset, has 4 teeth (up/dn). Loves red buses, kisses, peek-a-boo and running around in his walker.
He is 18lbs, and family think he has too much variety in his food, do you agree?
2006-10-23 22:55:49 · 7 answers · asked by M B 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
It sounds like he's doing great. Never mind the family, YOU are his Mommy.
The breastfeeding seems like alot. I read that babies need a certain amount of sucking each day, not only to satisfy themselves, but also to build up strength in their palatte.
I had one baby that was always at the breast, so I started giving him a pacifier when he wanted to breastfeed and alot of the time that was all he needed, just the satisfaction of sucking.
Which was good because it gave my body time to build up more milk for the next feeding.
I used the pacifier very sparingly, he did not have access to it all the time.
2006-10-24 01:20:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SOunds like your doing a fine job, my only advice is to start spreading the meals out, try a meal every 3 or 4 hours.
2006-10-23 23:05:40 · answer #2 · answered by Chris C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No such thing as too much variety. Sounds to me like you are doing a great job. I would try cutting out one or two of the night feeds though. They may just be a way for him to get back to sleep. He will need to learn new ways of putting himself back to sleep. Whatever you do do not listen to your family. Variety in his diet is a great thing. You are doing fine and listen to your mother insincts. If it works for you DO IT
2006-10-23 23:00:21 · answer #3 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are so many books and opinions on how best to raise a child, but the best thing I have found is to use your maternal instinct. So far it sounds like you are on the right track so keep it up. Your wee bairn sounds like he is a happy healthy tyke.
2006-10-24 04:19:56 · answer #4 · answered by knittinmama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your baby is fine, the variety is good who wants the same stuff, if he's active and gaining weight he's alright keep up the good work
2006-10-27 16:56:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your little guy is doing well and thriving on his diet. All babies are different. You seem pretty tuned into what your baby needs. As long as he is gaining weight steadily and seems content, you needn't worry.
2006-10-23 23:01:28 · answer #6 · answered by Annette T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are doing a wonderful job! Keep it up and your son will grow up to be a healthy, strong and intelligent boy!
2006-10-23 23:04:42 · answer #7 · answered by Lan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋