I'm wondering if there is a growth chart that will tell me how many ounces I feed my baby at what stage. I breastfeed and commonly pump milk and feed him out of a bottle. I get about 6-8 ounces each time I pump. The pediatrician said to give no more than 3 ounces when he went for his two week check up, but he's grown a lot since then. He doesn't seem to be satisfied unless he's had 4-6 ounces, but I don't want to overfeed him! Does anyone know the rule on this?
2006-06-07 11:45:52 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Your have to feed your baby on demand! You cannot overfeed an infant. Their stomach is very small so they only take as much as needed. If they are not satisfied, that means they're not full yet. Do not limit yourself. It is pretty hard to overfeed especially if you are breastfeeding. I don't know why your pediatrician will ever warn you about overfeeding. If I were you, I'd change pediatrician immediately.
You say your baby is 2 months old. Your baby may even be going through a growth spurt right now so he will want even more milk than usual. Babies go through growth spurt at about 3,6,9 weeks and 3,6,9 months.
Also, if your baby was big when he was born, he will normally eat more than most babies anyway. My son was born 9 lbs 14 oz and eats a lot, even now at 15 months. But he is slowing down though. From his 9 month check up to the 12 month check up, he barely gained a pound. SO, don't worry about overfeeding yoru precious baby!
2006-06-07 15:08:10 · answer #1 · answered by mrs.izabel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
3 to 6
2006-06-07 11:50:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your newborn may drink as little as one fluid ounce or as much as three fluid ounces of formula at a feeding.
In general, your baby will take in what he needs to meet his body's demands. So don't be too concerned about fixed amounts. Instead, feed him when he's hungry. He'll let you know when he's finished. If he doesn't eat as much at one feeding but seems satisfied, stop. Don't force him to finish if he's not interested. If he drinks a bottle and still acts hungry, he probably is. Offer him a little more during his next feeding. And add an additional ounce to his bottle and see what happens. Most babies do fine with three to four fluid ounces per feeding during the first month. And increase by an ounce at a time until they are drinking up to about six to eight fluid ounces.
2006-06-07 11:52:24 · answer #3 · answered by captures_sunsets 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be honest, go with your instincts and the babies hunger. If he is not satisfied after only 3 unces then give him an extra ounce.
As long as he is keeping down the amount you are giving him then go with that.
Charts are there only as guidelines. Each and every baby is different.
I was told by my midwife that my baby needed to put on a lot more weight because he was very small. She had only seen me, yet when my husband took our son the midwife changed her opinion completely because my husband is really slim, whereas I am the total opposite.
YOU are the parent. YOU make the decision. Health advisors are just that, they advise you, but you don't have to take their advice. You know your own baby, so if 4-6 ounces is keeping him satisfied stick with that.
2006-06-07 11:52:01 · answer #4 · answered by Gillipoos 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't worry 4-6 ounces is fine. my baby is going to be 2 months the 24 of June and that is what he eats. my problem is that my breast milk doesn't fill him so i pump around 4-6 ounces and if he's not full i give him 1 or 2 ounces of formula. so see my baby eats about the same.
2006-06-07 11:59:16 · answer #5 · answered by edith 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you over feed him his body will bring it back up. Don't worry just keep feeding him as much as he wants. His body will stop when it is done. 4-6 ounces sounds perfect. I am not sure about a feeding guide when it comes to ounces but here are some helpful hints on when to start what
http://www.sfh-tulsa.com/services/womens_services/birth_care/feeding.asp
Hope this helps!
2006-06-07 12:04:24 · answer #6 · answered by 20mommy05 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances are you will not over feed him esp with breastmilk. It is good for him. and they do have regular growth spurts. I noticed it when i was pumping with my kids however, you better pump extra if that is all you are doing thru a growth spurt because the apex of this is an eight ounce bottle at each setting. And I found that pumping reduces your yeld so you have to do it more and when they do have a spurt they nurse like crazy but i let them nurse more because it increases milk production. you feel like a cow hooked up to one of thoes machines lol.
2006-06-07 11:52:06 · answer #7 · answered by xx_muggles_xx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
feed him as much as he takes if he spits up then try giving him a little less the next feeding. all baby's take different amounts and grow at different rates. you won't over feed him as far as breast milk or formula go. my youngest 2 started taking 4 oz by the end of there first week 6-8 by the time they hit 3 months.
2006-06-07 12:06:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That baby knows when he is full and when he is hungry. My daughter ate so much at that age I had to put baby cereal in her bottles because she was eating 6 ounces every 2 hours. And no she was not an over weight baby and she is not over weight now. Trust in your son he knows. good luck and congratulations
2006-06-07 16:05:00 · answer #9 · answered by Katie R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctors, go by a strict guidline. In all honesty, unless you want to be feeding every couple of hours, feed him what he wants. You're baby knows better than the doctor how much he wants to eat.
2006-06-07 11:53:29 · answer #10 · answered by Staci G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋