Regarding Barbara's 4 mo who refuses to eat when awake:

Maybe I'm way off-base here, but if the baby will eat fine when asleep,
what is the problem with continuing to carefully feed him while he's
asleep?  At 4 months he's probably not sleeping enough to get all of his
food this way but it should be a less stressful way to get significant
nutrition in.  Does he want to feed himself is another question I'd ask.

I also wouldn't think it is a problem for an healthy baby to go 4 hours
between feeds at 4 months but if he's still looking skinny I would share
your concern.  How's he doing in other areas of development?

regards,
Beth
--
Beth Johnson
Perinatal Educator, Doula
Springfield, MA USA

"The most powerful weapon in the hands of the oppressor
 is the mind of the oppressed." Steve Biko

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