How often do i need to breasfeed my 7/8months old?

Question

i breastfeed my daughter from 5 months old

i start to introduce foods to her and she eating well

but i dont know how often she needs to be breastfeed

i actually give her on the morning and in the evening for like 15mn>

i hope it is enought for her as she is not to hungry from the time she is eating:

morning: breastfeed (20mn)>

lunch: food (vegetables)>

tea: food(dairy)>

dinner: food (meat/veg)>

before sleeping:breastfeed (15mn)>>

is that enough?>

many thanks

Answer 1

Breastfeed first for every meal. After she's fed then offer a bit of solid foods. She is not breastfeeding enough at this point.  

Answer 2

um im sorry to dsay i disagree with this whole thing.

Whenbreastfeeding, thats all you should be doing. ur baby still neds the nutrition.

Breastfeeding babies will wean themselves off.. sorry but this is just mad, im not even gonna bother answering...

Answer 3

No, it is not enough. You need to cut back on the solids to encourage her breastfeeding more. Solid foods are for practice with taste and texture at this age, not for nutritional value. She needs to be getting all of her nutritional needs met from your breast milk.

Answer 4

No, two nursing sessions a day is no-where near enough for her.  She needs to nurse much more often both for nutrients and calories, and to get enough fluid.

At 7/8 months solid foods are still just supplements -- they're just for fun.  If she is taking so many solids that she doesn't want to nurse during the day, you need to cut back on (or cut out completely) the solids so she'll be hungry enough to nurse. You may find that your supply has dropped from nursing so infreuqently, so she may be very hungry and fussy if you dont' offer solids -- but just keep nursing. Your supply will come back.  

Answer 5

http://mother-2-mother.com/normal.htm#br...

Normal Breastfeeding Patterns After Eight Weeks:

The following suggestions are "average" recommendations - keep in mind there is no "one size fits all" for nursing frequency. Some babies have predictable patterns, others nurse on irregular pattern. Some mom/baby pairs can go longer than others between nursing sessions depending on mom's storage capacity. A mom with larger storage capacity might note that her baby goes longer between feedings, and a mom with smaller storage capacity might note her baby nurses more often. (Remember, storage capacity is not related to breast size.) It is helpful to keep note of baby's weight gain and elimination patterns when "judging" whether or not baby is nursing enough

From eight weeks (2 months) to a year, here are suggested minimum number of times a breastfed baby should be nursing, in a 24 hr span:

From 2 - 4 months baby should nurse at least 6 times in 24 hr period

From 4 - 7 months baby should nurse at least 5 times in 24 hr period

From 7 - 12 months baby should nurse at least 4 times in 24 hr period

Growth spurts will likely occur at around 10 days, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 4 months, again at 6 months, at 9 months and again around a year. Increased nursing can also be the result of the approach of a new developmental stage, illness, teething, or a result of change or usual routine, or increased stress or activity at home

Some mothers become concerned if baby begins to nurse in very short sessions. Most breastfeeding experts advise that if the baby continues to have plenty of wet diapers, regular bowel movements, is gaining weight well and meeting developmental milestones, then baby is getting enough breastmilk. Even sessions as short as five minutes can be normal, as long as baby continues to grow and do well.

It is important to remember that breastmilk should be the baby's primary source of nutrition throughout the first year.  

http://kellymom.com/nutrition/solids/sol...

Should solids replace breastmilk?

No. Solids during the first year are only meant to complement breastmilk, not take precedence over it or replace any breastfeedings. It is more of a way to add textures to the baby's diet, to allow the baby new experiences, and to help her develop hand/eye coordination through finger feeding. Your baby should still be allowed to nurse on demand, as your milk should be her primary source of nutrition until closer to the end of the first year. Continuing to allow on-demand feedings also better ensures your milk supply.

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7 - 9 months   Watch baby's cues - this is particularly easy if baby nurses beforehand and most/all of the solids are offered to baby to self-feed. Increase solids gradually if baby is interested, with a maximum of 2 meals per day.

9 - 12 months   Watch baby's cues - this is particularly easy if baby nurses beforehand and most/all of the solids are offered to baby to self-feed. Increase solids gradually if baby is interested. Aim for baby getting no more than 25% of her calories from solids by the age of 12 months (some babies eat less than this at 12 months and that's also normal).

Answer 6

Sorry, but that's not enough.  Right now most of her nutrition should still be from nursing.

You should be nursing her or giving her formula ever 3-4 hours.  And 1/4 cup of solid/baby food 3-4 times a day.