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My 6mo son started solids about 4.5mo. just in last few days he is refusing his bottles and only eating a couple oz atime but still wants solids help!

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Feeding a 6 mos old.: If your son fills up on solid food, then give him the formula at a different feeding by it self, try to alternate, solid food at one meal, next give firmula. I hope that work for him. Good luck

Answered 6/13/2015

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