I started introducing solids to my little girl two weeks ago, ,just a bit of porridge in morning and some Veg in the afternoon, she loved it and eats it all up without leaving any, however since she has started on this food I cant get her to drink milk throughout the day, she will only have 8oz for breakfast and 8 before bed. I'm really concerned that this is not enough milk could u tell me how much milk she should be taking for her age and suggest a routine of when and how much I should offer her milk as she will not take any at lunch or tea times.


A It is a common issue for babies to become more interested in solids than milk once the weaning process begins.

You could try to offer your baby her milk first then her solids 1 hour afterwards as she sounds like she can’t manage both together. This routine will need to continue until she is 6 months old when her milk intake can reduce. 16 oz of milk is definitely on the low side for your daughter so you could try to use her formula milk to mix the porridge with and also add it to her pureed food.

You need to try to add an extra 10oz (minimum) to your daughter’s milk intake so make up 2 x 5oz bottles an see if she will take them before food or add them to food.

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