Okay, I know this is a bit of a controversial subject. The recommendation is 6 months, and definitely not before 16 weeks in order for the kidneys to be sufficiently mature. Some people hold off till 6 months regardless, others have a starving baby who won't sleep on their hands and I can understand weaning early. I was just wondering what peoples actual reality is? Do most hold off until 6 months, or is the reality that people start earlier?
Dd is 15 weeks and now exclusively formula fed after issues with my supply following retained placenta, a d&c and infection. I am putting 210mls water / 7 scoops formula in her bottles and she drains the lot! We are managing okay and she is probably having a bit of a growth spurt, but given that she has reflux I am looking forward to when she can eat a bit of baby rice and the volumes can decrease a little. I never had all this with ds as he had severe feeding difficulties and didn't start weaning until 15 months.
What are your experiences please, ladies?! (and gents, if any dads out there - don't wish to discriminate)
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When did you start weaning?
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mummy2benji · 15/02/2013 08:40
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