DrSally
08-11-2006, 10:31 AM
Hi,
My 7 month old DS was exclusively BF until he started solids at 5.5 months. I waited as long as I could, but he was showing signs a month before that. I still BF and now he gets a meal around noon and 6pm, usually 1/4 cup cereal and an ounce of something else. I want to keep it to 2 meals for a while to make sure he gets mostly BM. I also BF first on and wait 20 min before he eats his solid meal on Dr. Sears recommendation for keeping solids complementary and so that the solids won't interfere with the digestion of the good stuff in the BM. From what I've read, BF first helps them not to overeat b/c the solids can top them off and then they stop when they're full. I also don't do a solids meal in the am, b/c he gets so much BM then, that he is spitting up the extra.
Well, lately, his stomach has felt very full, and almost hard after dinner. He also spits up a lot of food after lunch, and especially dinner. I can tell b/c it has the texture of oatmeal and the color of carrots. I loved BFing exclusively, b/c I knew he could totally regulate his intake. With solids, I try to listen to his "full" cues, but sometimes I think he continues to open his mouth b/c he enjoys the experience and b/c we're offering it. Should I try stopping the meal earlier when he first starts to slow down and look away even if he's still opening his mouth? Should I cut the amount of food I make so I won't be tempted to keep going? Should I lengthen the interval btwn the BF and solids meal? I just felt so bad for him last night when he regurgitated food in his bath and then on his sheets. He's not sick, so I'm pretty sure he was just overly full. Also, I don't want him to associate that stuffed feeling with being satisfied, which can lead to later problems. Any suggestions? Thanks!
My 7 month old DS was exclusively BF until he started solids at 5.5 months. I waited as long as I could, but he was showing signs a month before that. I still BF and now he gets a meal around noon and 6pm, usually 1/4 cup cereal and an ounce of something else. I want to keep it to 2 meals for a while to make sure he gets mostly BM. I also BF first on and wait 20 min before he eats his solid meal on Dr. Sears recommendation for keeping solids complementary and so that the solids won't interfere with the digestion of the good stuff in the BM. From what I've read, BF first helps them not to overeat b/c the solids can top them off and then they stop when they're full. I also don't do a solids meal in the am, b/c he gets so much BM then, that he is spitting up the extra.
Well, lately, his stomach has felt very full, and almost hard after dinner. He also spits up a lot of food after lunch, and especially dinner. I can tell b/c it has the texture of oatmeal and the color of carrots. I loved BFing exclusively, b/c I knew he could totally regulate his intake. With solids, I try to listen to his "full" cues, but sometimes I think he continues to open his mouth b/c he enjoys the experience and b/c we're offering it. Should I try stopping the meal earlier when he first starts to slow down and look away even if he's still opening his mouth? Should I cut the amount of food I make so I won't be tempted to keep going? Should I lengthen the interval btwn the BF and solids meal? I just felt so bad for him last night when he regurgitated food in his bath and then on his sheets. He's not sick, so I'm pretty sure he was just overly full. Also, I don't want him to associate that stuffed feeling with being satisfied, which can lead to later problems. Any suggestions? Thanks!