My DD2 is 19 weeks old, she was born at 7lb 2oz and currently weighs 11lb 14oz at 19 weeks and is just dropping off the 2nd centile.
She is formula fed after not feeding at all well from birth and losing weight I was advised (probably badly) to stop breastfeeding.
She currently has 6-7 oz milk 5 times a day.
She is barely gaining any weight - 2oz last two weeks.
Today a HV (not my usual one) has said I should start solids, I am not at all comfortable with this idea at all, I was hoping to wait to 6 months and do BLW, she can not sit up yet, I don't think she seems hungry other than her milk, it just doesn't feel right for me 9alhtough I know plenty of people do feed their babies at this age.
BUT...she is not gaining weight, I will try upping her milk but not sure she will drink anymore, she seems satisfied on what she currently has.
My other HV said that I should see a GP and possibly a paediatrician if not good weight gain as she may have a problem absorbing the calories from the milk and a possibility of prescribed high calorie formula....today's HV said I would be wasting the GP's time if I took her too see them.
I need an outside view on this, I want to do what is best for my DD, but at the moment I don't know what this is.
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HV has suggested weaning my 19 week old, I am not comfortable with this idea but she isn't gaining weight, and I don't know what to do.
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Elmosgirl · 30/07/2008 10:56
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