Vitamin Drops

[loopyloo82]

Hi I am hoping someone will be able to advise me on this.

My dd is 9 months, breastfed and we are doing BLW. She still takes loads of milk throughout the day and the night and is only just starting to eat any solids rather than playing, and still very small quantities. She also has a vegetarian diet. Do you think she also regularly needs vitamin/iron supplements?

I was wondering because she has been poorly for 3 days and eaten nothing at all in the way of solids while breastfeeding constantly. Is this OK? Will it help her or does she need vitamins and energy from solid food to boost her health?

Thanks in advance for replies

Breastmilk is the perfect food for babies. Not only does it have all the nutrients but they are in a form that the immature gut can readily absorb. Which is more than can be said for commercial supplements and artificial babymilk.

How poorly is dd? Does she have a high temperature, is she floppy and listless? If yes to the above, then she needs to see a doctor.

No I don't think you need to supplement, even while dd is unwell. What a good thing you are still breastfeeding.

I also withheld meat from my dc when they were this age, although I introduced it at about 1 year of age. Once your dd is eating solids again you can offer her iron rich veggie foods such as lentils.

Thank you for the reply- I just needed some reassurance, I think. Taking dd to doctor today as she is still not 100%.

Thank you Elasticwoman

How did you get on at the doctor's, loopyloo?

Oh she's got an eye infection, ear infection and chest infection, bless her! Got some antibiotics though, and the GP said it was great that she was feeding lots and not to worry about solids if she wasn't interested - as you said. I'm taking her back tomorrow to check she is improving.

Thanks for your kind enquiry

I'm so glad the dr agreed with me! (Vindicated!)

Hope baby feels better soon. Lucky she has lovely breastmilk to help her.