https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 01:01:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/supplementing-after-introducing-solids#post-1854597 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 10:32:38 +0000 ElbieKay 1854597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Update: Today was our 6mo checkup. Our ped said that he is getting enough breast milk and we should be ok to drop a bottle or two per week in another couple of months. Phew! He is a maniac for food, and she said that as long as he's getting 20-25oz per day of breast milk AND getting plenty of calories through solids that it's not a big deal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/supplementing-after-introducing-solids#post-1853718 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 15:25:29 +0000 Vegmama 1853718@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is a good question for your doctor, as they know your child's growth history, and can help make a decision for your specific family. </p> <p>Our doctor told us that food should not take the place of any feedings (breast milk or formula) before 1 year. Because BM and formula are so nutrient rich, and formulated for an infant, they should be the primary source of calories and nutrition. Our LO eats a lot, too, but she still gladly takes all of her bottles each day.</p> <p>We give breast milk and supplement, too. I was hoping the calories from food would help us kick the formula, but we were advised not to. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/supplementing-after-introducing-solids#post-1853699 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 15:15:50 +0000 ElbieKay 1853699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, if my current trend continues, my freezer stash will be gone in about 6 weeks when my son is 7.5 months old. I am short about one 4.5-oz bottle per week.</p> <p>We introduced solids at 5 months, and he is a serious eater. I am not worried about his calorie intake.</p> <p>Under those circumstances, do I need to supplement with formula if it is only one or two bottles per week? Or can he get his nutritional needs met through other foods? </p>