6 Months
The main source of nutrition will still come from breast milk or formula up till baby turns a year old and possibly longer. For those lactating, if there is a dip in production, and you are concerned about not having enough milk, consider leading meals with a nursing session to ensure your baby empties the breast before eating solids. For more information check out the topics below.
Babies continue to become more and more engaged with the world. If breastfeeding it may become more comfort oriented. Babies may increase their nursing at times of stress (e.g. a move) or with illness (e.g. upper respiratory illness from daycare). Maintaining a breastfeeding “schedule” is impossible at this point and it is important to not force an exploring older baby to feed like a newborn.
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Breastmilk volume will gradually decrease over time, and this is normal if your baby is growing normally. Baby should take about 4-6 ounces of breastmilk per feeding unlike the 6-8 ounces per bottle of formula. Unlike formula, breastmilk will increase its caloric content as its volume decreases. Formula feeding, which has a fixed caloric content, will require less volume with young babies and then much more volume with older babies (a combination of fixed caloric content and stomachs that have become larger in formula feeding).
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You know your child best. Don’t wait. If your child is not meeting one or more milestones, has lost skills he or she once had, or you have other concerns, act early. Talk with your child’s doctor, share your concerns, and ask about developmental screening.
Biting and teeth?
If your baby is latched well and sucking, you should not feel the teeth while your baby is feeding. Once in a while, babies might bite the nipple or breast, especially when they are teething. Talk to a lactation consultant for tips on how to teach your baby not to bite.
Check out the link below where it talks about teething and more when it comes to breastfeeding at different stages!