Hi all,

Iam Smita . I have 71/2 months old son .He takes solid food very happily so i have stopped giving him any breast feed from 2/3 days .The questions to you are

1. Is it ok if i stop breast feeding the baby of 71/2 months old which i have done already.

2. Also pls let me know if the intake of his formula milk is sufficient or not or shud i give him some more formula milk

3. Does baby need more milk if they are having solid food ??


Iam giving you his diet routine as follows...


10:00 am : cerelac followed by 5-10 ml water

1:00 pm : rice mixed with veg soup or khichadi followed by 5-10 ml water

4:30 pm : home made rice cerel followed by 5-10 ml water

7:30 pm : cerelac followed by 5-10 ml water


10:30 pm : rice with vegetables or khichari or kheer followed by 5-10 ml water

5:30 am : formula milk(200ml) Lactogen 2.

Pls guide me whatever iam doing is right or wrong .

Thanks & Rgds,
Smita replier replied. Smita,
really appreciated u breastfed u'r baby for 7 months.But solid foods should not replace breastmilk or formula milk, gradually increase solids, baby should also get milk. no need to stop breastfeeding. BFeeding is good for babies and the antibodies present in breastmilk protects the babies from infections. There is no need to stop BF completely. Compensate and balance the solid feedings as per to include breastfeeding. Also, the replies u get here are othere's opinions. What I told above is my opinion, as moms we have to act sensible, take suggestions and do only what is best for babies interests.
Maha replied. Hi Smita,
U r doing good job in bring ur son.U give him very healthy diet. dont feel bad u stopped b/f. U have given me for 7.5 months whichis absolutely very good start.
Dont feel bad at all...u shd be proud of urself for giving him 7.5 months.
Go ahead...enjoy,
Maha