How much formula should my 2 week old get? She eats about 3 oz every 4 hours. Is that too much, not enough or just about average?
2006-06-25 15:50:23 · 16 answers · asked by Jamie*Lynn 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
About average. I think we made 4 oz bottles every 4 hrs sometimes they would drink it all sometimes there would be a little left. When she starts drinking it all, all the time make the bottle a little bigger 5-6 oz.
2006-06-25 15:55:31 · answer #1 · answered by beth l 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At two weeks old the average bottle size is 2-4 oz every 2-4 hours. As long as she is keeping the formula down, you are not over-feeding. If she begins to spit up a lot, you may want to lesson the amount and feed more often. If she is still spitting up too much you may want to try a soy-based formula. Also want to point out, cereal is not recommended for infants under the age of four months.
2006-06-26 02:46:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that sounds pretty good. don't listen to anyone but your baby, though. all babies are different. dr.s will say ur giving too much or not enough, depending on the age, sex, etc. of the dr. she'll go through spurts, eating that much for a while, then to eating hardly anything, to then eating like she's been starved. it's normal. if she starts to eat what you think is too much, though, try introducing some cereal. i did at 4 weeks. but i was also going through 3-4 cans of formula a day. just feed her when she's hungry, and you won't go wrong. trust your instinct. if you have any questions, ask your dr. but for the most part, listen to ur baby. she'll let you know. if she's content, and happy, then don't worry.
2006-06-25 22:59:27 · answer #3 · answered by nurseypoo2003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3-4 oz every 4 hours is actually pretty good for a 2 week's old baby.
2006-06-26 15:18:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should be eating anywhere from 2-4 ounces every 1 1/2 -3 hours.
2006-06-26 23:59:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is about average most babies that young eat about that or 2 oz every two hours I wouldn't worry too much
2006-06-25 22:54:42 · answer #6 · answered by Deb T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds about right to me
but it's best to feed them every 2 hours,anywhere from 2-4 oz
2006-06-25 22:53:44 · answer #7 · answered by none 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes that is just about right, remember they are growing plus, most of them don't keep it down, but you might want to do every two or three hours, and reduce the ounces, might be starving at four hour mark
2006-06-25 22:58:16 · answer #8 · answered by M M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at the label on the formula container, or ask your doctor.
2006-06-25 22:53:44 · answer #9 · answered by KB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the er and ask them to call ur dr and he will call you back and he will tell you what to do and how much cause if you feed the baby tomuch his or her tummy will hurt and you dont want that hope this helps
2006-06-25 22:55:59 · answer #10 · answered by ann h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋