|
|
|
Supreme Being
Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 2/01/2012 10:35:47 PM
Posts: 79,
Visits: 134
|
|
My lad is 6mths, but was 6wks early which means he's 4.5mths adjusted age. He showed a lot of interest in solids and so I started him slowly almost a month ago and now he's really into it. I can give him a full breast feed and he'll still put away 75ml (or more) of quite thick solids, usually pureed veggies/fruit thickened with farex, at least 3 times a day. He tells me when to stop the food, or I run out (having not mixed up enough), but I never force him.
He's growing well, is very chubby but I wouldn't say problematically so. It just seems odd to be feeding such a small child (he's only 6kg, he was growth restricted before birth) so much food.
I can't find any advice anywhere on how much is too much... Can anyone give me at least an idea of what their bubs put away in a feed? I'm sure I'm being paranoid but hey we all are at some stage aren't we?
|
|
|
|
|
Supreme Being
Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 4/03/2010 11:40:20 AM
Posts: 500,
Visits: 1,246
|
|
| My SIL had 2 premmy bubs, one of which was very small size due to a growth problem. Her advice from specialist doctors was to feed as much as she would take, even if it was more then other babies. I think as long as your little one does not gain too much weight too fast, and stays about in the same growth percentile then I would not worry. But, if your worried then ask your doctor, eating to much could be a sign of things like worms so just check bubs dirty nappy next time. Its more likely to be a growth spirt though. Try giving foods that fill you up for longer, more starchy foods along with your normal veggies. It could also be that your breast milk is not enough, maybe try alternating breast feeds with a whey based formula, thats if you feel comfortable giving formula, some breast feedingmums dont like to give that up which is fine. I am just going off advice that was given to my SIL, there were a few other feeding differences with her girls, like including more fats to foods to bulk them up, that wont be necessary unless your doctor advises. Do you see a specialist or just a GP? always best to speak to the doctor who knows the history.
|
|
|
|
|
Supreme Being
Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 2/01/2012 10:35:47 PM
Posts: 79,
Visits: 134
|
|
| Thanks Nicknbub, I was also told to be mindful of proteins and fats for my breastmilk and have been pretty cautious about eating the right foods at the right times of the day. He's been gaining weight really well and both my GP and specialist have been really happy with him. I might just watch him a little longer to see if he starts gaining at a greater rate and if necessary I'll bring forward my next specialist appt which isn't due for another 2 months. I'd say you're probably right about the growth spurt. Thanks
|
|
|
|
|
Supreme Being
Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 26/06/2011 4:29:02 PM
Posts: 205,
Visits: 5,187
|
|
| Hi Natts78, My little man is now 13months old but was born at 32 weeks. I breast fed him and started him on solids at 4 months (farex with breast milk). He was never a fan of the farex and we quickly moved onto pureed fruit & vegetables. At different times I wondered if he had hollow legs - I couldn't work out where such a little boy could put so much food. He has always loved his tucker and continues to do so - there is nothing he doesn't eat. Don't worry about over feeding - if he is happy and putting on weight then there is no dramas. Just rejoice in the fact that something is coming easy!!! My husband & I joked that feeding was our "lucky break" - I was sick with preeclampsia and life was tough with a premmy babe for such a long time. We thought we were due for an easy run for once! Try adding some pasta or rice to the vegies - you might find that fills your bubby up a little more. BreeC
|
|
|
|
|
Supreme Being
Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 27/05/2012 10:58:19 AM
Posts: 977,
Visits: 5,031
|
|
| A friend's premmie baby (now 20mths) loves her tucker too!! In her case she didn't put on much weight until mum switched to formula after about 9mths. She eats anything she can get her hands on. I wonder if she's making up for lost time!!
|
|
|
|
|
Supreme Being
Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 2/01/2012 10:35:47 PM
Posts: 79,
Visits: 134
|
|
| Thanks ladies, helps to hear that my little man (literally) seem to be just like other premmie babies, I guess they've got some making up to do. I'll try the pasta and rice as well.
|
|
|
|
|
Forum Member
Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 11/11/2009 3:50:32 PM
Posts: 47,
Visits: 25
|
|
Physical growth is the not the criteria to measure the feeding needs of the baby. You must give him what he likes. Unless he shows some symptoms of any illness, there is no need to worry, every child has different eating habits.
assignment help
|
|
|
|
