Help please, not my baby but a friend's. Baby is nearly 5 months, not gained weight at last 2 weigh-ins and hv now says my friend must supplement with formula. Friend now thinks her milk is not good enough quality and that she must give a bottle to avoid baby becoming ill. She has a toddler, and said she doubted it would be possible when I suggested she tried feeding more often. The baby has been sleeping through for several weeks from about 7 to 7, so I wonder if this could affect my friend's supply, plus how can she fit in enough feeds during the day to make up for no feeds at night? I didn't remember to find out how many feeds exactly the baby is having but I know it is less than every 2 hours. I know the baby doesn't poo much, say once every two days - had a problem with constipation (?) they think. They have started baby rice to try to help with weight gain as well.
I feel very upset and helpless about all this - I am sure she is being given the wrong advice here, but it is so sensitive a subject and I feel I keep putting my foot in it. What should she be doing and how can I advise her without making her feel defensive or upset?
Any help very gratefully received...