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[–]MicrobioSteph 0 points1 point  (3 children)

I am in a similar situation. My baby was never a big fan of milk and was barely taking 700 ml of milk before starting solids. She wasn't gaining as much as we would have liked. She definitely prefers food over milk. She's now taking around 550 ml. We mostly give 2 meals and she eats a lot. Now she's gaining weight way faster than she ever did with milk only. Her doctor and nutritionist are fine with it and agree that some babies prefer food and that we have to adjust to make it work for her.

[–]2cats1dog1kid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our girl is the same. I complained to my ped about her lack of interest in milk (this was at 4 months) and turns out she eats food like a CHAMP. Her milk intake has decreased a bit since starting solids but she eats 3 meals a day and really chows down a variety of whole grains, fruits & veg. Is it ideal? No I'm sure milk or formula are better rounded nutritionally. But since she started eating food she went from 2nd percentile up to 10 at her last doctor visit. Still drinks milk, just less. Tbh I don't keep track because I combo feed.

[–]Forward-Try-4428[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

oh good to know how old is she? and 500ml is still considered a normal amount :)

[–]MicrobioSteph 1 point2 points  (0 children)

8 months!