i have a 4 week old baby in i need to know how much is the right oz to feed her so she can get full but not to feed her to much
2006-07-19 14:52:27 · 11 answers · asked by una 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
her doctor told me to only feed her a oz every 3 hours but she acts like she is still hungry she is 7lbs 13 oz he was mad cause she gained 8 oz in 8 days
2006-07-19 15:21:36 · update #1
a 4 week old should still be on a every 2 to 3 hour feeding. Depending on what she generally consumes......3 to 4 oz
If she is a small baby she may only take 2 oz every 3 hours.
Reason being their tummy is so small so constant feeding will be necessary for a few months. As she is able to drink 5 or 6 oz she may go to every 4 hours. Otherwise if she is waking up she is still hungry, wet or needs to be burped.
SHE will stop drinking when she has enough!
2006-07-19 15:00:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anna M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i never knew the answer either and i used to feed my baby the whole 4 oz until the nurse told me it was only an ounce needed. i would say maybe 3 oz. I fed them until they were satisfied.
2006-07-19 21:57:22 · answer #2 · answered by Stacy R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your baby should let you know when she's done. My son would purse his lips or turn his head. Or just fall asleep. I don't think you can over feed. You'll get the hang of it. If your breast feeding, you will only get in what baby needs or has been drinking. Bottle can vary.
2006-07-19 21:55:29 · answer #3 · answered by nicki_wants_to_play 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kids are 11 and 13, so I can't remember exactly how much they ate at that age. All kids are different, though. My advice would be let her eat until she stops. She'll let you know when she's full.
2006-07-19 21:57:03 · answer #4 · answered by nightangel2393 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's something like one bottle every three to four hours. I'm not exactly sure because we always fed until he shut up or until he stopped sucking.
2006-07-19 22:00:14 · answer #5 · answered by Kate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give the baby only baby milk for the first 6 months... only to begin with solid food after that...she'll cry when need...she'll puke when too much.... hope you and the baby are fine....
2006-07-19 21:57:43 · answer #6 · answered by n9flyboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor. For newborns it is every few hours...or even a little every hour.
2006-07-19 21:55:36 · answer #7 · answered by desertchica18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to talk to your pediatrician... babies need to eat, that's how they grow... as for what amount, that depends on the baby...
but I think that you would greatly benefit from professional assistance.
2006-07-19 21:59:20 · answer #8 · answered by blkrose65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the baby will let you know when they are done and when they need to be fed
2006-07-19 22:02:27 · answer #9 · answered by silver_princess16_03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on your baby's weight and height.........please take your pediatrician's advice
2006-07-19 21:55:16 · answer #10 · answered by shizzlechit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋