Just after birth how many ounces will a newborn drink?

Question

I'm pregnant and I'd like to know BEFORE my baby comes.

Answer 1

If you are bottle feeding they normally drink about 2- 3 oz every 2-3hours. If you are breast feeding anywhere from 10-20 minutes per breast. Each baby is different and will consume a little more or a little less. If you are bottle feeding wheather it be pumped breast milk or formula it is best to put aproz 1 extra ounce in the bottle so when they are going through stages and want more or are starting to need more they can have it.

Answer 2

Our daughters drank 2-3 ounces but quickly got to finish 4 oz bottles and cried for more...it all depends on the baby, it's size and it's appetite. You're going to be a good mom! :-))
Best of luck to you!

Answer 3

My girl drank only an ounce. Within the first days of life, my doc said that, babies have stomach size of a marble :) So may be my baby's tummy was a size of small marble. She's 10 month old and she drinks only 5oz at a time but drinks more no. of times.

Answer 4

my daughter drank 2-3 oz the first 2 weeks...every 2-3 hours...and from 3-4 weeks it was 3-4 oz every 3-4 hours...now she is 5 weeks and is taking 4-5 oz every 3-4 hours..

if you feel she is still hungry and you're afraid to feed her anymore...once she reaches 4 weeks old...its okay to put about 1 teaspoon of baby rice or oatmeal in a 4 oz bottle of formula. Its not to much but it will help fill her belly and she may rest better.

Answer 5

It depends on the baby, but some don't even drink but maybe a half an oz. And, are you breastfeeding or formula? At least pump your colostrum, it's the best thing a baby can EVER receive.

Answer 6

About 4 oz every 3 hours.

Answer 7

Normally three ounces but always mix four.

Answer 8

I have no idea. sorry!