Hi Vani,

I read ur earlier post about Rishi's mottai...must say he looks really cute and adorable, his smile is so mischievous!

Regarding Rishi's weight gain - he is now around 8 months, right....his weight shud be in the range of 6.0-8.3 kg. So I guess he's doing good at around 6.5. But I can understand what you must be going thru not being able to feed him formula and regular solids. My son also had a weight gain problem, and I followed this schedule, and touchwood! he's far better now.

6:00 AM: 6oz formula
9:30 - 10:00 AM: Ragi and oats powder pudding (home-made) - quantity equivalent to 5-6 spoons cerelac / 1 idli soaked in milk
1:00 - 1:30 PM: Dal, rice, ghee, and 2 vegetables - - quantity equivalent to 5-6 spoons cerelac
3:30 PM: 6 oz formula
5:30 PM: Cerelac Stage 2 cereal 5 spoons / Fruits
7:30 - 8:00 PM: Cerelac Stage 2 cereal 5-6 spoons
10:30 - 11:00 PM: 6oz formula

The key here is to introduce as much solids (semi-solids) as possible, and foods that are rich in fats. At this stage fatty foods do not affect them much, and they really need it for their development.

I know it's not easy at first, but keep trying and you will eventually succeed. Each baby has his/her own likes and dislikes, we only have to identify them by trial and error and strike a balance with the quantity. Also, do remember to slowly ramp up the quantity once you start.

Hope this helps.

Love to Rishi,
hj. Vani replied. Hi Hj

Thanks a lot for your mail. Looks like its a perfect schedule and I too plan a lot like that, but it doesn't work out. Today Rishi is not well and for the past two days he is just on BF. He is again 6.5 kgs only since he had diarrhea.

The only problem is that doc is not allowing me to introduce formula. Its very tough with BF alone... I myself donno if he is getting enough. he wakes up twice during the night too.

Thanks for the compliments and kisses to your kid. How old is he/she? Sorry, if you had mentioned earlier, I have forgotten!!!

Take care.

Love,
Vani