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Really need advice please
I posted this for the live web chat but missed the time!I've just tried to fed him again just before 3 and he's had 4 ozs so that's 14 over 3 bottles. He's now on his playmat having a right old giggle to himself! Am really worried and can't get through to my hv. What am I doing wrong?
My lo is 16 weeks old and is bottle fed. He was 15 lbs ozs at his last weigh in and was 8lbs 1oz when he was born. He's a great sleeper and untill 3 weeks ago a brilliant feeder taking 5 bottles for 8-9fl ozs.
Over the last few weeks he's really dropped the amount he has amd I'm a little worried.
This morning he would only take 3 fl ozs at 7am and 6 at 11am. He's normally not interested in his 7am bottle but drains his 11am and 3pm so I'm at a loss. I wind him which is ok but if I offer him the bottle back he just pushes it out with his tounge and sticks his hand in his mouth! Thought it might be teething but just wondered is there anything I can do to help hin take a bit more or feel better?
We've bought all sorts of things to chew on but his or my hand are much better apparently!
Thank you
My lo is 16 weeks old and is bottle fed. He was 15 lbs ozs at his last weigh in and was 8lbs 1oz when he was born. He's a great sleeper and untill 3 weeks ago a brilliant feeder taking 5 bottles for 8-9fl ozs.
Over the last few weeks he's really dropped the amount he has amd I'm a little worried.
This morning he would only take 3 fl ozs at 7am and 6 at 11am. He's normally not interested in his 7am bottle but drains his 11am and 3pm so I'm at a loss. I wind him which is ok but if I offer him the bottle back he just pushes it out with his tounge and sticks his hand in his mouth! Thought it might be teething but just wondered is there anything I can do to help hin take a bit more or feel better?
We've bought all sorts of things to chew on but his or my hand are much better apparently!
Thank you
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obviously i'm no expert, its just a thought. Sorry i can't offer much more advice x
He may be poorly, but if he's happy he's probably ok is how it goes, he's a decent weight so your hv won't be concerned, if he was hungry he'd eat, so i wouldn't worry too much, but i would get him checked out jic. x
Have u had ur lo weighed recently? from what u have said, he seems happy and giggly so thats a good sign that he is ok. Just keep trying ur hv or if u can't get thru and ur really worried then see your gp for advice xx
Tried again with hv and said not to worry and she'll ring back in a few days to see how he is. Can't get a gp appointment so oh is coming back from work and we're off to the drop in centre. Thank you both for your replies really appreciate it x
Just back from feeding him and he's taken 8!!! All to keep me well and truly on me toes!
Thanks again for the kind replies. Wait and see what tomorrow brings!! x
I had problem feeding faith a long time.He look like his good weight so that good news. Try not worry about his feeding is he sicky has any white spots in mouth any problem when give him the bottle is windy sorry for question i wont try help you
He's normally good with wind-lots of getting rid down the bottom end! No spots or white stuff inhos mouth but will look again before his 11pm feed. Very rarely sick just soooooo much dribble!
How old's Faith? Is she better with her feeding now? x
Your LO sounds exactly like mine was a few weeks ago!! And now has cut 2 teeth!!! Bless him, he's only 19wks today! He literally would only take 2-3 oz at most a few times during the day, but often up to 18oz at night!!!
Hope you LO is being more himself asap! I'm a first time mum too & its soooo hard not to panic, but i think its always better to ask the professionals!
Take care
Sarah xx
My little one has been fussing all day, and he's bedtime feed just now took an 7oz bottle then asked for more, so he had another oz. He likes to keep me on my toes.