I had a mother call me this week who I am seeing on Monday who just had 
her 6 month check and the baby only gained 1 pound since then. In spekaing 
with her, she feeds him only 4 times per day because he naps for long 
stretches and sleeps through the night. He began cereal 2 weeks ago and 
takes in varying amounts from a spoon. She reports adequate weight gain 
until now (I asked for specific weights which I am waiting for from the 
peds office) and the doc now wants mom to give formula 2 times per day.

I have seen many children not gain much during this time, is it out of 
line to have mom give another feed or two per day at breast instead of a 
bottle with formual at this point I think is a bit rash...looking forward 
to seeing the mom, just wanted to make sure I was not crazy.

Emily Lindsey, BSPsy, CLE
Private Practice
Merced, CA

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