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Reducing Bottles

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SSHunt · 15/06/2022 21:21

My son is 6.5 m and has been on solids for 2 months (we weaned early due to a cow's milk allergy). He does 3 meals and a few snacks, it isn't a large amount as he is still on soft mushy stuff but we do feed until he is full. He has not altered his amount of formula. He is on about 9 bottles a day of about 4-5 oz (basically every 2 1/2 to 3 hours including nighttime). Every once in awhile he'll feed to 6-7 oz but that doesn't really change his pattern much. We are not on a feeding schedule, we feed on demand although we do solids after his naps. My son is on a hypoallergenic formula which I know is digested easier and so he would feed more often. I would really like to reduce the number of bottles he feeds on each day. I have read a few different ways to do it but I am concerned about doing it or not. My husband said to just wait and it will work itself out eventually but I would like to try to be on a better "schedule" for when I go back to work which could be soon as I am currently looking for a job. Any thoughts/advice?

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AndSoFinally · 15/06/2022 21:28

What is his weight doing? Generally they're still reliant on formula for their calories at this age. If his weight is fine I'd just let it work itself out

SSHunt · 16/06/2022 10:43

His weight is good. Still tracking in the 98th percentile for weight and height.

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PritiPatelsMaker · 19/06/2022 09:54

Are you seeing a Paediatric Dietitian @SSHunt? If they have CMPA the referral should have been made by the GP.

SSHunt · 20/06/2022 21:04

Yes. We are under the care of a dietitian and a pediatrician. Neither have been helpful in regards to this. I feel like they just blow me off saying that I should no worry about how much he's drinking or eating just that he is putting on weight and making wet nappies.

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