My son is 5 months old. We have started him on solids which he eats absolutely great. My concern is that the days I give him solids he only consumes MAYBE about 16 oz. I assume that the solid foods keep him full longer so when I try to give him a bottle he will not eat-even if he is hungry I have to sort of fight with him a bit to get him to take the bottle. I have stopped the solids for now as I was told the formula was the most important. In a normal day with no solids he drinks 30oz. I m not sure what to do or what is best for him at this point. Please help!!!
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