i just returned to work and we started giving my exclusively breastfed 4.5 month old breastmilk in a bottle when i am away. she seems to only drink about 2-3 ounces from the bottle in a 3-4 hour stretch.
2006-08-09 06:44:04 · 16 answers · asked by noodle 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
You can estimate it based on her weight. A baby typically needs 2-2 1/2 ounces per pound of body weight per day. In other words, if she weight 15 pounds, she'll probably need 30-38 ounces of milk every 24 hours. So, if she nurses 10 times in an average day, she'll need 3-4 ounces per feeding. However, all of this is just *average*. Your baby may need more than average. And she'll take more at some feedings than at others. Further, she may take a minimal amount while she's away from you, preferring to get it direct from the source.
As long as she isn't having a noticeably fewer number of wet diapers in 24 hours, you don't have to worry about it. If she wasn't getting enough to eat, you'd see it at the other end.
2006-08-09 06:54:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say 5-6 ounces a feeding about ever 3.5 hours. Just remember, this is the "norm" not every baby is alike. If she is full, then i am sure she is just fine. She will drink more while going through a growth spurt. Also, it may take a while for her to get used to the bottle. maybe you could try making the nipple holes a little bigger so she can have the milk a little faster. That way she will probably drink a little more.
2006-08-09 07:00:52 · answer #2 · answered by itsasecret 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some babies that are breastfed have a hard time going ot a bottle. My nephew would only drink 1 ounce from a bottle and wait all day until my sister-in-lw got home for the boob. Every child is different.
2006-08-09 06:49:06 · answer #3 · answered by X's Mommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 4-6 ounces. 6 oz if she's really hungry. Maybe you need to change the nipple on the bottle from a newborn to a stage 1 or 2 then she can get more while sucking. Good luck.
2006-08-09 06:56:44 · answer #4 · answered by curious_maya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As much as she wants. My daughter refused to take a bottle when i went back to work, i would feed her in the morning before i left and then when i got home i was like on the couch for the next 2 hours nursing. I did have to have my work schedule reduced for a while until we got into a routine as she did start to lose weight.
2006-08-09 06:49:53 · answer #5 · answered by wag35 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's normal. My son drank about the same amount. It just seemed that he had more when he was latched on. I pumped my milk at work also and kept it in the fridge. It's a lot of work but I did it and he is a healthy beautiful 5 year old that very rarely gets sick. I started giving him apple juice at 6 months and water always.
2006-08-09 06:54:47 · answer #6 · answered by joeysgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember that breast milk is more bang for the buck, "less is more". It's more filling. I can't compare, because my boys were on 6 oz bottles and the boob at that age because they were hungry ALL the time.
Personally, it still seems kind of low, but the baby may not be a big eater. Consult your pediatrician at her next wellness visit.
2006-08-09 06:49:37 · answer #7 · answered by pynkbyrd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 ounces
2006-08-09 06:48:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually that's about right, depending on the size of the baby. 4 ounces is probably what you want to count on. also you want to have more ready in case of a growth spurt, if you can manage it.
oh and good for you for pumping!!!!! it's SUCH a pain in the *** but keep up the good work!
2006-08-09 06:49:57 · answer #9 · answered by kwanyin_mama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is 4 months but she is drinking formula (5-6 oz). I think as long as your baby is gaining weight and using the bathroom regularly she is fine. However, if you are concerned, contact a doctor.
2006-08-09 06:48:23 · answer #10 · answered by melly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋