Ann, I would take the position that the baby's rejection of solids is a
temporary one.  Who knows, maybe he bit into something with a swollen gum
and experienced pain the likes of which were unknown to him.  Why should he
try to eat, when he can play it safe and stick to the wonderful breast.
  Maybe he senses the pressure is on to EAT, and shys away from being
forced.
        Reassure mom that he will eat, when he is a little hungry, a lot more
curious, and the pressure is off.  I am sure other lactnetters will tell
you that they have come across more than one baby who is not on solids at
l0 months, and who has not failed in growth, etc.    Most of the babies I
have seen who delayed solids past the 9 month mark were denied solids by
their moms who felt they were not necessary yet.  But a few have been
exclusive breastmilk devotees by choice.
        Letting the baby sit in the mother's lap when she eats while she smacks
her lips, enjoys her food, and lets the baby try things off her plate, and
out of her cup, is often a way to entice a timid eater.
        What do you think?   Are there things about this case which would make
these suggestions inappropriate.?
M.Scott, RD,MA,IBCLC  in   NH  working parttime for WIC





How long is breastmilk solely able to sustain a baby/toddler?  Does the
addition of solids become
crucial to the child's health at a certain age?  The baby in question is 10
months old, 24 pounds,
nursing 5-8 times per day, 1 or 2 at night.  Baby has given up interest in
solids almost completely.

Nutritional information from the ped suggests that weaning is natural from
4-7 months (!), and any
longer than that shows over-emotional dependence on the breast.  Suggests
that full quantities of
protein, veggies, fruit, cereals, etc.  be part of the babies' diet daily.
 Mom tries to offer food
prior to nursing, but baby waits for the b-milk.  Obviously, these charts
and graphs cause anxiety
for the mom, whose baby does not seem the least bit interested in what they
say
Anne Andis