Is my baby hungry?
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Would you say wanting to feed more is due to a growth spurt, cluster feeding etc?
@Fatima I do know they go through a growth spurt between 5-6 months so it could be a growth spurt. If you’re breastfeeding it could also be teething, babies sometimes nurse for comfort because breast milk has a natural pain relief in it.
Are you breastfeeding this time too? The reasons you give for weaning your first early aren't reasons to wean, it seems weird you had that information (I am a breastfeeding counselor) If he's sitting up, taking food himself and chewing it, with good and eye coordination, then he's likely ready. Wanting more milk isn't a sign to wean, but that's not to say he's not now ready. My baby is 6 months on dec 3rd, she's SO keen for food, in starting her slowly with just the odd thing here and there, like she has broccoli last night and today she had some cucumber.
@Charlotte I am bf this time as well. I think COVID might have something to do with the advice tbh my 1st wasn't really seen by the hv it was just phone calls, but he was sitting etc. And thankfully no damage done (yer). Can I ask, the broccoli you gave did you puree or just as finger food?
@Fatima yeah makes sense! It was just steamed broccoli. We had some for tea and I did an extra bit for her. I don't personally believe in purees and me feeding her, I'll let her make the choice by offering her items of food 😊
Wanting more milk isn’t a sign of being ready to wean. Good head control, being able to sit unassisted and no tongue reflex are signs of weaning, so if he has all of those maybe talk to a doctor to see if you can get the go ahead to start weaning?