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How much weight gain at 6-12 mo?

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Is anyone else's BFing 6-12 month old gaining less than average? DS is gaining less than the 1.75 - 2.75 ounces per week that KellyMom.com states is average. And he actually eats solid food 3 times per day as well as BFing 5-6 times a day!

At 7 months, DS is 17.4 pounds and he looks sufficiently chubby to me, so I'm not freaking out about his position on the percentile scale, but I wonder if maybe I'm not giving him enough solids. Thoughts? 

TIA for your input!

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Re: How much weight gain at 6-12 mo?

  • labbie1821labbie1821
    At this point BM is more important than giving solids since your LO is still getting most of his nutrition from BM.  If your pediatrician isn't worried about his weight I would say keep doing what you've been doing. If you are getting a little worried I would try to add an extra nursing session or two. Good luck~
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