Hi,
My LO is just over 3 months old. A very big boy weighing c.8kg as of 3 weeks ago.
He's exclusively breastfed and is thriving BUT...
I'm under a bit of pressure from family to wean him... he eats a lot - which I don't mind at all, and has started teething too. he does get really bad wind and has started to show discomfort too prior to passing wind. He has a dirty nappy once every 2-4 days on average but lots and lots of wet nappies!
My family (none of which have experience of breastfeeding) have suggested weaning with rusks/ baby rice etc
NHS guidelines say 6 months and I guess I just need advice or reassurance?
It used to be 3 months, then 4 and now 6 so my family members are suggesting it's an arbitrary date rather than guidelines and also that now LO is teething, it's time to start solids...
I'm a first time mum so could do with others thoughts on this - happy to receive comments on either side of the fence!
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Breastfeeding and under pressure to wean!
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DinosaursArentMakeBelieve · 22/05/2017 17:32
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