My question to the group ...  We expect some delay in development (fine and
gross motor in premature babies, but is there a delay in their ability to
digest solids as well?   situation:  An infant born at 31 weeks gestation
with a birth weight of 3 lbs. 1 oz. is now 4 months of age.  Baby has been
exclusively breast milk fed since discharge and exclusively breastfed for
the last month.  Baby now weighs 10 lbs +.  Friday the baby became fussy at
some of the feedings .... "popping off and on".  (overactive let-down is not
occurring) Mom took baby in for weight check.  things were fine.  Monday
fussing had increased to almost every feeding Mom took baby to pediatrician
for a check up, thinking she may have an ear infection .. no signs of
infection, no sign of illness and baby had gained 6 oz. since Friday.  Mom's
question to me is the baby ready for cereal?  Mom states baby has good head
control, has just begun  getting fingers in mouth, spits out a pacifier.  I
did tell the mom that the recommendation is solids beginning at 6 months for
breastfed babies, but her family and friends are telling her that breastmilk
is not satisfying!  We discussed many possible reasons for baby fussing ...
only way to communicate that they want to be held, rocked, etc.  that she
doesn't like the taste of the new bubble bath mom started using last week,
wants to suck but doesn't want milk, has a tummy ache, didn't like going to
grandma's, possibility of mom's menses returning ( mom says no she has PCOS
and took Clomid to become pregnant) medication (none), just cause!, etc. But
her question still was will her need for solids be delayed since she was
premature!!  I appreciate any kind words!  thanks, camille foretich
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