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How To Feed Solid Food To An Infant?

My son is 5 months old. We have started him on solids which he eats absolutely great. My concern is that the days I give him solids he only consumes MAYBE about 16 oz. I assume that the solid foods keep him full longer so when I try to give him a bottle he will not eat-even if he is hungry I have to sort of fight with him a bit to get him to take the bottle. I have stopped the solids for now as I was told the formula was the most important. In a normal day with no solids he drinks 30oz. I m not sure what to do or what is best for him at this point. Please help!!!
Mon, 7 Dec 2015
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you to wait one more month to continue with the solid food. Usually the digestion system of a child is considered developed enough when the child turns at least 6 months.

In the initial months, child can accept only little amount mainly because of the satiation threshold. Nothing to worry about that. You should keep it in mind that, when children start solid food, they should treated with reasonable amount several times a day as in the case of liquid food. The thrice a day or four times a day formula will work after some time.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible.

Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.
Good luck. Take care.
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How To Feed Solid Food To An Infant?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you to wait one more month to continue with the solid food. Usually the digestion system of a child is considered developed enough when the child turns at least 6 months. In the initial months, child can accept only little amount mainly because of the satiation threshold. Nothing to worry about that. You should keep it in mind that, when children start solid food, they should treated with reasonable amount several times a day as in the case of liquid food. The thrice a day or four times a day formula will work after some time. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome. Good luck. Take care.