I've started my 5 month old on solids, (cereal and green veggies) and I've noticed he's been taking a lot less milk (pumped breastmilk). Before solids he'd have about 25-30 ounces a day, now I've noticed that I have a lot of milk in the fridge, so much I need to freeze some of it. I offer him the bottle before and after each meal, and between meals. He doesn't seem to want it, he'll drink about an ounce and then won't want anymore. He's not hungry because he'd cry if he was hungry right?
He eats about 2 ounces of solids 3 times a day.
So I guess my question is how much breastmilk should he be drinking now that he's on solids?
He weighs 16 pounds.
I don't nurse him, I pump and he has my milk in the bottle.
2007-03-15 10:42:39 · 10 answers · asked by Mommy...LT 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I started him on the solids because its what my doctor said to do. He said to start him at 4 months. Why do people say that it's too early for solids. My doctor is a good doctor, he was named "One of The Ten Top Pediatricians In America" by the American Academy of Pediatrics
2007-03-15 13:24:49 · update #1
awesome question! just the opposite issue that most mommies face... they can't get the little one to eat....
just goes to show that every child truly is different!
sounds like he is getting more of his calories and filling up with foods rather than the milk....
as long as his pediatrician does not say it is unhealthy? I would say great!
If anything I would offer only a bottle first thing in the morning if there is a concern... but, every child/baby is different.....I know the general rule is to start baby at once daily and increase over the course of the next six months or so.... and I follow that to start... my eldest was over sixteen at that age too and she nursed only four times a day... ate three times a day and slept a lot...
remember his fist is how big his stomach is... so not much will fit really.....
what you can try is in between feedings offer a cup with your milk expressed... might hold his interest and get some fluids in him..... if you are worried....
other than that, you are very correct.. he would cry, fuss just not be calm in general if something/anything were bothering him.. especially thirst or hunger
thank you for taking the time to read this
hope I have been able to help
good luck
2007-03-15 11:04:06 · answer #1 · answered by elusive_001 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure he should still be drinking a fair amount of milk- I was told solids at this age are more for practice feeding and getting the baby used to new flavors and textures- milk is still their primary source of nutrition. The best advice would be to ask your doc about how much milk to food your baby should be eating. My 5 month old eats 2 ounces of solids 3 times a day and still takes an 8 ounce bottle at each feeding.
2007-03-15 10:54:26 · answer #2 · answered by Robin J. Sky 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He may not be hungry but he still may not be getting enough milk. At only 5 months he doesn't even need the solids but he does need the breastmilk. I would track exaclty how much milk he is getting for a couple of days and make sure he is getting at least the 25 ounces, if not, I would back off the solids. Milk first-solids are secondary. Good Luck.
2007-03-15 10:53:40 · answer #3 · answered by jon jon's girl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Five months is too early for veggies.
Six months is when you want to start on cereal. Rice cereal.
Right now he needs the breast milk more then the solids. I would lower the amount of solids and up the breast milk til the little man gets older.
No he may actually be quiet if he's hungry. Not all babies fuss if they are hungry.
Make sure he still gets the breast milk while eating. You do not want to dehydrate him. He should still take at least 20 oz a day.
2007-03-15 12:20:53 · answer #4 · answered by littlebrwneyemomma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs the milk much more than he needs the solids. You may want to scale back, or stop solids for a few more months. Especially the cereal, its really not compatable with breastmilk.
3x a day is ALOT for a 5 month old... he really shouldnt be having solids 3x a day until 9 or 10 months! Hes growing so quickly right now and breastmilk has all the needed fats and proteins... cereals and veggies can't replace that.
2007-03-15 11:09:08 · answer #5 · answered by Mommy to David 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure as far as how many ounces, but breastmilk should still be his main source of food. It sounds like you are doing the right thing by offering the breastmilk first, so I would continue to do that. He will let you know if he is hungry!! You are doing a good job, momma!
2007-03-15 11:06:58 · answer #6 · answered by Cheryl S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
everyone has a different view on when solids should start etc so dont worry about those answers. i asked my mum (as i was interested for my little fello) and she said feed the milk then give the solids. which is pretty much what you have said so i'd say it's safe to go with that. i do know that as they get older they dont take as much milk as before, especially if they are getting solids :)
2007-03-15 14:17:43 · answer #7 · answered by three_red_shoes 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
thats normal they need less milk when on solids just give him like 2 bottle a day in between meals
2007-03-15 10:46:22 · answer #8 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's good he's getting full on the solids! I breastfed, solids and gave my son formula at this age and he drank like 16 oz a day. But I was also nursing during the night. It sounds like he's a health boy at 16 lbs, I wouldn't worry too much since babies go through growth spirts.
2007-03-15 10:50:09 · answer #9 · answered by LBuffo 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
He will eat when he's hungry...Just continue what you are doing and if he wants it, he will take it. He just knows his limit, and maybe the food is doing it for him. just make sure to give him a good feeding before bed and he'll be fine...
2007-03-15 11:30:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋