dawn
New Member
hi, ever since i started my 9 mth old ds on semi-solids when he was 7 mths old, he has been steadily showing a lack of interest in milk (both formula and breastmilk), to the extent of pushing away the bottle and kicking up a fuss whenever i tried to make him finish up his 6 oz bottle - which he had no problem guzzling down just a few months back.
Now, in any sitting, he's struggling to take in even half that amt : (
While I understand babies may lose interest in milk at some time, I'm quite concerned from his nutrition point of view as his total daily milk intake is now hovering only around 8 oz!
While he seems to have no problem with his semi-solids (and water from the bottle), I am concerned that he is not getting the nutrients and minerals that come in formula or breastmilk... But it sounds silly to see a paedi for this since he is still eating but maybe he'll need a vitamin to supplement the semi solid foods..
hope to get some thoughts from you here..
btw, my ds is hovering at the 50th percentile in terms of weight and height for his age.
Now, in any sitting, he's struggling to take in even half that amt : (
While I understand babies may lose interest in milk at some time, I'm quite concerned from his nutrition point of view as his total daily milk intake is now hovering only around 8 oz!
While he seems to have no problem with his semi-solids (and water from the bottle), I am concerned that he is not getting the nutrients and minerals that come in formula or breastmilk... But it sounds silly to see a paedi for this since he is still eating but maybe he'll need a vitamin to supplement the semi solid foods..
hope to get some thoughts from you here..
btw, my ds is hovering at the 50th percentile in terms of weight and height for his age.