How many ounces should my 3 week old baby be eating and how often? I breast feed manly but formula some.
2006-09-21 14:57:37 · 8 answers · asked by ilovepink1220 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I've read that babies have an innate sense to know when they are full and they will stop eating. I've been very careful to watch and listen to my daughter's cues. When she's full, she'll turn away from the bottle/spoon. It's especially hard to tell when you're breastfeeding if your baby is getting enough food. . .he might just be nursing for comfort or he might be hungry. As another reader mentioned. . .8-10 wet diapers a day is a good gauge. In one of the parenting magazines, I read 2.5oz per pound of body weight. In addition, those early check-ups with the pediatrician are best. . .if your baby is growing normally and gaining weight, he's probably getting enough to eat. If he's not, your pediatrician will let you know.
2006-09-21 15:20:25 · answer #1 · answered by wrknhrdngttnby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only 2-4 ounces per serving (feeding) and then every 2-4 hours. My little guys ate at that point 3 ounces every 2-3 hours. As long as the baby is gaining weight, don't worry
2006-09-21 22:07:18 · answer #2 · answered by steveangela1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breast feeding should be on demand and for as long as your baby takes it. At 3 weeks, it should be between 6 - 8 times a day. I breast fed exclusively, so I can't help you out with the amounts in ounces.
2006-09-21 22:02:24 · answer #3 · answered by Mommy2Liam 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
when my daughter was 3 weeks old she ate usually 15 minutes on one side and maybe 5 or 10 on the other..she was about 6 weeks old when i put her on formula..she at any where from 2 to 5 maybe 6 ounces..how many ounces is she eating now?? and maybe i can have a better answer..my daughter is 8 months old now
2006-09-21 22:01:26 · answer #4 · answered by mother of two 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you are breats feeding he should latch on for 20 mins on each breast or until he seems satisfied you know he has been feeding well if he wets at least 6 diapers a day .he shoul be feeding every 2 hours with formula is every 3 hours.
2006-09-21 22:01:37 · answer #5 · answered by c-section mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my son was 3 weeks he spent around 15 minutes on each breast. If I was pumping, he'd drink around 50-70cc/feeding.
2006-09-21 23:18:33 · answer #6 · answered by meetha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually for 3 week just 2 oz, but it depend on the baby...some baby need more some need less.
2006-09-21 22:50:15 · answer #7 · answered by cutebluesea18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be watching for 8-10 wet diapers per day while breastfeeding.
2006-09-21 22:04:23 · answer #8 · answered by lynnguys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋