I hear often about breastfed babies who's weight gain slows significantly in
the second six months and doctors who are quick to push weaning and high
calorie solids.
Today I saw a little boy in the office for a nine month check up.  He has
gained just 12 oz since his 6 month check up.  Of significance, he was
weaned from the breast at 7 1/2 mos, and now drinks about 24 oz of formula a
day.  So what do you all think, should I insist mom supplement with breast
milk?  Stop formula so baby will eat more solids?
Anyway, flippancy aside, the one nice thing about seeing a fair number of
formula fed babies is that I see that these kids have many of the issues
that are sometimes thought to be "caused" by breastfeeding.  It helps keep
perspective.
Jennifer Tieman
Family Physician
Mom to 4, including nursling Caroline Rose born 5/31/03

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