DD is just about to turn 5 months. She's had reflux since birth, which she takes ranitidine for. She is also a truly appalling sleeper, often waking every hour through the night. She is also prone to long spells of inconsolable crying, probably caused by the reflux and her chronic overtiredness.
I have spoken to two different HVs over the last week because I am not coping well with the sleep deprivation. Both have suggested I start weaning DD now, as it will help her sleep better, and reduce her reflux symptoms.
I was hoping to exclusively breastfeed until 6 months and then do baby led weaning, so I am a bit as to whether feeding baby rice and purées will actually help DD or not. I'm aware of the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding and don't want to compromise these by weaning early unless it really will make a difference to her discomfort and poor sleep.
Would be interested to hear other people's experience/opinions on this...
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Petcat · 14/10/2013 19:40
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