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6 month old feeding issue

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Glow11 · 06/04/2021 15:33

Hello everyone. I have a 6 month old boy. He has always been good with feeding. He was taking around 7 ounces until recently I started sleep training him.
He had sleep association with milk and rocking. I have successfully done that but his milk intake is not the same anymore. He takes 4 to 5 ounces milk per feeding after 4-5 hours. Also started solids but im worried why his milk intake has decreased. Is he getting enough nutrition or not. Please share your experience. Thanks.

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dementedpixie · 06/04/2021 17:19

How much milk does he have in total per day?
Minimum recommended is 20oz from 6 months

Glow11 · 06/04/2021 18:59

He took 22 oz today. On top of that Hhe wakes up twice in the night and also takes around 7-9 ounces extra. I dont know if that counts.

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dementedpixie · 06/04/2021 19:08

Yes it counts. The amount he takes in 24 hours is what I meant by per day. Sounds like he still has plenty of milk then

Glow11 · 06/04/2021 19:39

Thanks for answering. I was literally going mad because if this.

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shouldistop · 06/04/2021 19:42

Your baby sounds fine :) remember to offer the milk before any solids and you can't go wrong

Freshair85 · 06/04/2021 19:42

My baby did the same when starting solids and is the same still at 8 months. It's fine though only thing to remember is if they go below a certain amount of milk they need a multivitamin

Glow11 · 06/04/2021 19:53

Great advice. Thanks Smile

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Glow11 · 06/04/2021 19:56

Which multivitamin you recommend?

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dementedpixie · 06/04/2021 20:15

When they are taking under 500mls per 24 hours then you should supplement vitamins A, C and D. You should be able to find baby vitamins in the shops

Glow11 · 06/04/2021 20:51

Thanks I will keep that in mind Smile

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