Can anyone help me with either reassurance, advice or by sharing similar experiences please?
My 4month old has never been a brilliant eater. He was a big baby (10 lbs +), but his weight gain has slowed since birth.
He was exclusively breastfed until 3 weeks ago, when I switched him to forumula during the day and breastfeeds at night and first thin in the morning.
The thing is, that he drinks such tiny amounts- surely it can't be enough?? He typically eats 2-3oz 6 times a day. Recently, he's started to refuse both bottle and boob first thing (so no 7am feed) and is sleeping through from 12-7, so no middle of the night feed. This means his typical consumption has now shrunk to around 10-15oz a day!
I'm so worried. Everyone keeps telling me that he'll eat when he's hungry and not to get stressed about it, but I can't help but worry. He actually had me reduced to tears this morning.
He poohs once a day (it's usually a biggie) and has lots of wet nappies (although not as soaking as they used to be). He's contented (hardly ever cries) and is alert.
Should I take him to the GP? Are the going to think I'm nuts?
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4 month old baby hardly eating anything!!!!
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reallybloodystressed · 14/02/2009 08:09
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