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Get answers to these questions, along with simple guidelines for setting up a general babyfeeding schedule.
Portion sizes:Start with small amounts and gradually increase.
Serving sizes are just guidelines; babies' appetites can vary.
How often and at what times should I feed baby solids?
There’s no “perfect” time of day to feed your baby it’s whenever works for you.
General serving size recommendations can be helpful, but remember that every baby is different.
Your new nosher has the ability to take in what her body is asking for.
On the other hand?
Together, it’s possible for you to figure out whats going on and make mealtime more enjoyable.
How do I incorporate breastfeeding or bottle-feeding once I introduce solids?
When should you bring out a bottle or your breast, and when should you dish out solids?
There’s really no set rule.
Other parents offer solids as a first course and breast milk or formula for dessert.
Then there are moms who like to completely separate solids from nursing orbottle-feeding sessions.
Ideally, shell eat at times when everyone else is at the table, too.
If its too hard to squeeze in dinner before her bedtime milk feeding, begin with breakfast and lunch.
Your little one’s schedule may not be predictable or consistent until she hits toddlerhood.
Save the more serious talks for another time.
Talk to your pediatrician if you have any concerns about your baby’s eating.
A 4-month-old will have about five to eight feedings of breast milk or formula every day.
This typically means that your baby will be eating about every two or three hours during the day.
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