As a dad, I’ve watched my partner navigate the wild ride of baby feeding, and man, it’s a marathon, not a sprint! It feels like just when you get a handle on their feeding rhythm, BAM! They hit a growth spurt, teething starts, or they suddenly decide they’re not a fan of that purée they loved yesterday.
One day they’re draining bottles or nursing constantly, the next they’re barely interested. Or they inhale solids, then suddenly only want a few bites. It’s enough to make you second-guess everything you thought you knew. I see the stress this puts on the primary feeder — usually mom — with all the worries about whether they’re getting enough.
How do you, as a mom, navigate these constant shifts? What are your go-to strategies when baby’s appetite changes unexpectedly, be it for milk or solids? And what specific signs or cues have you learned to trust (or distrust!) when things seem off, especially beyond the obvious hunger cries?