9 month old off formula

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

I have a relative that stopped their child's consumption of formula 1 month ago (8 month old baby).
I had a discussion with them about 5 months ago that they needed to up the formula intake due to the child not getting enough. Baby suddenly became a very happy, thriving baby upon upping it. I also told the Mom to check into a dairy allergy for the baby, which she did and he has. Instead of switching to a different formula, she opted to completely stop formula and feed him baby food, baby cereal, juice, and water. I was quite shocked.

Does anyone have any informational links I could send her? She's a young, single mom who is receptive to what I say and while I, personally, don't provide care for infants I know many of you do and would have good advice/information. Thank you.

[Cradle2crayons]

http://www.parents.com/baby/feeding/solid-foods/feeding-9-12-month-old-baby/

This first paragraph would be great where it mentions them needing protein, not so much juice, and at least 16-24 oz of formula. It also talks about serving size for this age group which means a few tablespoons of food max and then formula to top them off. I think she's forgetting that babies can have both food and formula. But instead, parents usually feed them jars at a time of food and then give them and ounce or two of juice and thinks that does the trick.

[nannyde]

She getting WIC?

[Cradle2crayons]

She getting WIC?

Good question. Here in Mississippi, if they are getting wic, they have to have a doctors prescription for all foods. If the doctor says formula they have to give formula at the wic office. So wic doesn't care what parents want, they give based only on prescription.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

She may have WIC, I'll have to ask. I know she is on food stamps and Medicaid, but I'm not sure about WIC.

[nannyde]

She may have WIC, I'll have to ask. I know she is on food stamps and Medicaid, but I'm not sure about WIC.

well then she qualifies for WIC

Are you sure she isn't selling the formula or keeping all the formula for herself? Is the kid in your child care?

Once the kid hits six months the parents have to start buying additional formula. It's common for them to want to keep what free they get for them on their clock and ask the day care provider to give milk or just food.

It's also somewhat common for them to sell it. It's very expensive to buy so even a twenty percent discount on it would sell.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

well then she qualifies for WIC

Are you sure she isn't selling the formula or keeping all the formula for herself? Is the kid in your child care?

Once the kid hits six months the parents have to start buying additional formula. It's common for them to want to keep what free they get for them on their clock and ask the day care provider to give milk or just food.

It's also somewhat common for them to sell it. It's very expensive to buy so even a twenty percent discount on it would sell.

It's a relative and I do not provide infant care. That may be why, then, she switched off formula in addition to the fact that he is actually allergic to dairy formulas and I don't think she wanted to go through the "hassle" of seeing how he would do on alternative formulas. Especially if she has to pay for it OOP.

[nannyde]

It's a relative and I do not provide infant care. That may be why, then, she switched off formula in addition to the fact that he is actually allergic to dairy formulas and I don't think she wanted to go through the "hassle" of seeing how he would do on alternative formulas. Especially if she has to pay for it OOP.

Wic provides alternative formulas even the 35 dollar a can alumentum and nutramagen. R u sure she's not selling it? Formula is expensive and the baby needs to have it till one. It's neglect to cut short the time so much.

[renodeb]

I know that, that baby wont be getting enough calories/protein without the formula. Maybe she cna try a soy version or something. WIC will not provide with milk until the baby turns a yr. Let us know what happens.

[melilley]

I also have a baby who is almost off of breast milk- mom says he breast feeds 2-3 times a day, but not for very long and he does not drink formula, he gets almond or coconut milk. I don't think there are enough nutrients in those milks, but that's what the mom wants.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

I know that, that baby wont be getting enough calories/protein without the formula. Maybe she cna try a soy version or something. WIC will not provide with milk until the baby turns a yr. Let us know what happens.

That's my problem with it. I was REALLY shocked because this relative always talks about wanting her child to be brilliant. You are depriving a child of vital nutrients and cutting their caloric intake down to 1/3 of what it should be ... I'm sure the child is barely surviving. I'll have another chat and see if I can figure it out. I DO consider it neglect.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

I also have a baby who is almost off of breast milk- mom says he breast feeds 2-3 times a day, but not for very long and he does not drink formula, he gets almond or coconut milk. I don't think there are enough nutrients in those milks, but that's what the mom wants.

There's barely any calories in those milks. Around 80!

[melilley]

There's barely any calories in those milks. Around 80!

That's what I thought! He does eat baby food and cereal and breast feeds sometimes and is 9 months old so hopefully it's enough!