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I just started solids. We do about 2 tlbs. of oatmeal in the morning and before bed, and a jar of veggies (so far we are only at carrots) for diner. He has been taking 6 ounce bottles and usualy only drinks between 2-4 ounces after eating. I just keep track of his total formula intake and he is still getting over 20 ounces a day so I think it is fine.
How much cereal are you giving him? Maybe a little less at a time would not get him as full? My so would eat it forever if I let him!
This is all still pretty new to us so we are still figuring out what works. You will problable you some more solid advice from some of the more experienced moms
At four months I only gave my first two about 2-3 tbs of cereal twice per day. Ellie wouldn’t drink breast milk or formula if it was thickened at all. If it’s not in their bottle I don’t think it helps much with reflux, so the only reason to give it to them is to introduce them to spoon feeding, or to supplement their diet if they are not getting enough from bottles. (This is my opinion anyway, maybe someone else knows if spoon feeding cereal helps with reflux).
Myles does take cereal in some of his bottles and I think it does help with his reflux. And, he does drink less when it is thickened. (3-4 ounces instead of 5). Are you not putting cereal in his bottle because he doesn’t drink 6 ounces when you do?
If he’s keeping down plain formula, then I would say it’s fine to just feed him un-thickened formula and give him a little cereal with the spoon. If he really needs thickened formula in order to control his reflux and keep it down, then you shouldn’t worry too much about him drinking less. It’s only natural that he will drink less becuase the thickened formula is so much more calorie dense.
If Marshall is eating enough with his unthickened bottles (and keeping it down), I wouldn’t worry too much about feeding him solids at this age. Just a little cereal like you are giving him to get him used to the spoon is fine. And yes, he will likely drink less formula as you increase his cereal intake.
I hope that helps. Sorry, I tend to ramble!
If he loves the cereal and is drinking that much formula, I’d say go ahead and give him some more!! He’s getting plenty of formula. My little guy only drinks about 15 ounces a day!!
I think it’s great that he’s so interested in solids. Some babies don’t take a long time to get used to spoon feedings. You’re ahead of that game with little Marshall. (Cute name
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