My boy is 7 months, weighs almost 8kg and is generally doing really well. Apart from his sleep which we are posting on sleep forum about.
We are going to start night weaning to try help with the sleep. I'm concerned about whether he's going to get enough milk. Whether he's an ok age to it etc.
He his mainly bf (won't take more than a couple of oz from bottle whether expressed or formula).
He is weaned and has 3 small meals a day, an hour after milk. Weaning has not affected his milk intake. He's having fruit, porridge, rice crackers, eggs etc.
He breast feeds on waking (6/7 ish) post morning nap (11/11.30 ish), post-afternoon nap (3.30/4ish), before bed (6.30ish). All both boob feeds lasting 20 mins or more.
Night feeds depends on no of wakings. I'd say though there are 2 good feeds (11/midnight ish and 3/4ish - any others are for comfort I think).
During day if he shows signs of wanting milk at other times I'll give it. If I offer pre-nap he'll only feed a minute or two - so doesn't seem hungry.
We thought we would try and not feed till after midnight to start with. Does this sound sensible?
Is there any way of tweaking day routine to add extra feed? Or do some babies still just need their milk in the night?
Thanks for any advice!