Many mothers notice a slight decrease in their milk supply when they start to introduce solids, especially once their baby becomes better-established on solid foods, and that's just because the baby is getting nutrition from another source - it's not just breast milk anymore. They're eating food, and consequently, they might drink just a little bit less. It's best to feed a baby solids and then follow it up with a nursing session, and so that's, again, why you might see that they're drinking a little bit less. By 8 months of age, once babies are well-established on solids, it's normal for them to eat solids for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and for 2 snacks - one in the morning and one in the afternoon. And so, again, like I mentioned earlier, you should follow up each meal with a bottle. And it's normal for babies to drink about 4 to 6 ounces 4 times during the day, and then drink a 6 to 8 ounce bottle before they go to bed at night. If your baby is happy, healthy, and growing well, as determined by your pediatrician, they're meeting all their milestones, they're acting satisfied after meals, then you don't have to worry about it.

It is normal to get a little bit of anxiety about whether or not you're making enough, but do remember, your body is responding to your baby's needs. If they eat less, you'll make a little bit less, and that's okay as long as it's enough for your baby. If you feel like it's not enough for your baby, then there are things you can do to stimulate your body to make more milk, and it comes down to sneaking in extra nursing sessions or pumping sessions throughout the day, and this, again, will stimulate your body to make more milk and bump it up a little bit. Watch the number of wet and poopy diapers you're seeing from your baby, so if you're seeing 5 to 6 wet diapers a day, and you're baby is having regular bowel movements, then that is evidence that your baby is getting enough to eat. If you have any concerns about their well-being or you're wondering if you need to supplement with formula, talk with your pediatrician. And after having a one-on-one conversation with you and asking you more specific questions about your baby's routine and habits, they'll be able to help you decide what's best for you and your baby. If you have any other questions for me in the future, feel free to ask them on our Facebook page at [ Ссылка ], and recommend us to your friends and family too.

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