Eating Regression?

[xctsclrx]

Hi, I don't post often but I did intro in the intro thread. I am a FTM to a little boy. He was born 11-14.

Recently (weekish) my LO has decreased the amount he is eating by one bottle. He is now eating 4-5 bottles at 4-5 ounces. He used to eat 5-6 at 4-5 ounces. Lately it has been a fight to get him to eat. He will suck for a few swallows and then push it away and 5 min later scream for more. He used to suck them down.

Is anyone else experiencing an eating regression? Does anyone think I should be concerned? We went to his ped last 2 weeks ago because he had a cold for awhile and there was a case of RSV at daycare. She said we need to come in if he stops having at least 3 wet diapers, but at that point he was still eating normally. So I didn't even think to ask about a change in eating habits

[pixie523]

Is he not having wet diapers anymore?

[xctsclrx]

Plenty of wet diapers so far. And he poops 1-2 a day. But is only eat 18-20 ounces a day. Doesn't seem like enough

[pixie523]

Honestly, I wouldn't worry until the wetting/pooping stops. Some days are hungrier than others. My LO's intake fluctuates from 20-28oz a day. If you're really worried call a doctor.

[jjh1119]

Agree with pixie523

[Stacy33]

Feb 19, 2015 22:48:23 GMT -5 xctsclrx said:

He will suck for a few swallows and then push it away and 5 min later scream for more. He used to suck them down.

This makes me think he might be getting frustrated at the flow. If you are still at the first nipple size, I would go up to he second. Every time my kids did this it was because they were getting frustrated at not getting enough food fast enough.

Being sick can cause a decrease, as long as he is producing enough wet diapers it isn't usually a concern. We just it over RSV here and it wasn't until after a week of beig sick that his appetite dropped a bit (1 bottle less) and after a week we were back to normal.