2006-06-16 18:09:11 · 6 answers · asked by melissa 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Let the baby determine the amount. Pay attention to your baby's signals of being hungry or full. A baby who is getting enough might slow down, stop, or turn away from the bottle. As long as the baby is gaining weight properly, I would not be worried.
The American Academy of Pediatrics, provides a general guideline and suggests that "on average", your baby should take in about 2 1/2 ounces of formula a day for every pound of body weight.
2006-06-16 18:50:02 · answer #1 · answered by G.V. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most important guideline is your baby's behavior. Babies will eat when they're hungry and stop when they're full. Don't expect a newborn — or any baby, for that matter — to follow a schedule or mathematical rule.
2006-06-17 01:19:49 · answer #2 · answered by rae b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best source of information for that question would be your child's pediatrician. Most newborns feed quite a few times per day and take in roughly 4-6 oz. each time.
Again, check with you medical professional.. they've got not only your child's best interest at heart, though all the "particulars" about him/her on hand.
Congratulation on your new addition!
2006-06-17 01:16:47 · answer #3 · answered by Travelers2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That just depends on how much your baby weights
2006-06-17 01:11:44 · answer #4 · answered by thats me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They cry when they're hungry and stop eating when they're full.
2006-06-17 01:13:08 · answer #5 · answered by momnsouth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your baby will let you know...
2006-06-17 01:12:51 · answer #6 · answered by Mark V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋