11mo, anti-biotics, and not into milk, any thoughts?

[Deliaskis]

Hi there,

DD is 11 mo and since Sunday night has been on anti-biotics for a water infection. She's on a pretty high dose as we were in hosp Sunday night due to febrile convulsion.

So, Monday & Tuesday she was really into milk and water but totally off food, fine, she was poorly I expected that, but now, her appetite for food seems to have come back Wed, Thurs & today, but she's really off her milk. She is FF and normally has about 8oz morning, afternoon and bedtime, and I'm struggling to get half that into her. Water is fine though.

I know she's approaching a year, so her milk consumption is likely to go down, but I didn't expect it to be this sudden, and am not sure if it's related to the ABs or not. Am just a bit concerned as I know everyone says when they're poorly, milk is the best thing for them, but she seems to be really objecting.

Anyone any thoughts/experience of this? I know I probably just need to chill out, but I also want to be sure she's getting what she needs. Solids wise, she is eating a fairly wide range, including dairy, protein, veg & fruit etc.

Thanks in advance for any replies.

D

if she is eating dairy and still taking other fluids then I wouldnt worry about milk intake. She may pick it up again when she is feeling ok again. At that age both mine were down to 2 milk feeds per day.

Ta for reply Seona it's reassuring to hear babies approaching one on only 2 milk feeds. Maybe it's a combination of factors, getting ready to drop one, plus still a bit poorly, plus I guess a tummy full of medication might not want milk on top of it.

D

I hope your poor DD feels better soon! Try not to worry (hard, I know, I am a worrier), but if she's eating well she is getting everything she needs from food. As you say, she is almost 1, so even if her milk consumption goes down now, I'm sure she'll be fine, especially if she's eating dairy.

If she's eating yoghurt, try to give her one or two portions a day while she's on ABs, it's very good for their tummmies.

Oh wow, yes she is definitely eating yoghurt, it's the one thing she is guaranteed to eat no matter how poorly/tired she is! So I'll give her as much as she wants (within reason!).

Thanks
D