My 5 month old just started solids on Friday and I know that right now his milk intake won't change but I was wondering when solids will start to become a greater source of calories and milk becomes secondary? He has always only eaten 4oz at a time, will this amount increase or decrease with him starting solids and getting older?
2007-12-10 05:44:38 · 3 answers · asked by mom737 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
His formula/breast milk will continue to be his primary source of nutrition for his first year. After that, the solids gain more importance.
However, you will notice shortly that his daily breast milk/formula intake will decrease because of the solids. My son went from 28-32 ounces of formula per day to 24-28 per day. He eats three meals daily (he's 7.25 months old).
You'll want to shoot to keep a minimum of 24 ounces of breast milk or formula in his diet even after starting solids.
Here's a link for a great resource. Click on Answers>Nutrition and browse the articles. It is a pediatrician's Website.
http://www.drgreene.com
2007-12-10 06:37:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Solids will begin to take on more importance as your son approaches 12 months. Before then, you should be looking for milk intake to remain approximately the same. As your son grows and his nutritional needs increase, he will naturally up his solid food intake through the months.
2007-12-10 13:54:47 · answer #2 · answered by josi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not usually until past his 1st birthday. He can continue to drink the same amount as he needs more calories, but since the solid food will fill him up, he won't need as much milk likely around nap times.
2007-12-10 13:49:30 · answer #3 · answered by Sleek 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋