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Weaning schedule (6 months)

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ArthursMummy5 · 16/12/2020 18:00

Hi All,

I started weaning my baby at 5 months as he was definitely ready for it! He took to it very well! But, I don't know when to up his meals...
so for the past month, he has been having 1 meal at 6:30pm. When do I up it to include breakfast and lunch? And how do I fit it into his routine?
His current feeding schedule is:
Bottle - 8am
Bottle - Midday
Bottle - 4pm
Food - 6:30pm
Bottle - 8pm

Bedtime is at 8:30pm and sleeps through the night so no night feeds.

OP posts:
justfreedes · 16/12/2020 18:02

Before his 8am and lunch time feed offer him some food

justfreedes · 16/12/2020 18:04

Sorry that was brief Blush
If he's doing well so far and is 6 months you could start trying food more times a day now, if you wanted. The idea would be that over months as he eats more and more he would then drop feeds gradually.

JingleJohnsJulie · 18/12/2020 07:45

They don't need to be offered food 3 times a day until they are between 8 and 9 months. This is to ensure that they get enough milk.

So I wouldn't worry about another meal until he's around 7 months then perhaps try breakfast at 9 am or lunch at 11 am, whichever suits you better.

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