2006-09-22 04:27:43 · 14 answers · asked by fae 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
This is definitely something to discuss with your son's doctors for sure, but if you are able to breast feed him, that will help a great deal in getting him to gain weight. If he is still in the hospital, you can pump your milk and they will store it at the hospital for him to drink when you aren't there. There is nothing wrong with formula, but breast milk is suggested as the best.
2006-09-22 04:48:36 · answer #1 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My baby weight 4lbs at birth also. She gained weight rapidly. Just put her on the same schedule as any full term baby. If breast feeding every 2 to 3 hours will work or feed her on demand.if bottle feeding every 3 to 4 hours. but don't let her without a feeding for no more than 4 hours . I know that they sleep a lot for the fist weeks you will have to wake her up if she did not.good luck
2006-09-22 04:36:01 · answer #2 · answered by regie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't treat him as a preterm in regards to feeding. Feed him regularly, and as much as he likes. You can't force babies to eat. I had a friend who had twin boys, each just a bit over 4lbs. They are both very chubby now, still a bit behind height wise, but otherwise healthy. So give it time, when they are off milk, that's when you can concentrate more on healthier foods & vitamins. Now there is not much you can do, or even should do.
2006-09-22 04:32:06 · answer #3 · answered by mom_of_ndm 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My daughter delivered two preemies, they gain weight very quickly don't worry. Just feed them as you would a full term baby.
He will most likely stay in the NICU until he is at least 5lbs, you will feed him the same at home as you do in the hospital, do not add cereal too soon. He will let you know as they all do when he needs larger feedings.
2006-09-22 15:54:51 · answer #4 · answered by ebosgramma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
while my son grew to become into 4 months, he's now purely approximately 7 months the ordinary practitioner advised me to place 2 teaspoons of rice cereal in his 8 ounce bottle of formula. you won't be meant to place rice cereal in a bottle yet purely 2 teaspoons is positive. you're able to ensure you shake it up o.k. and there are not any lumps, additionally while you're protecting him such as you're meant to you would be waiting to visual demonstrate unit to verify if he's choking. My son began to tooth at 4 months and lasts for a very long term from what I hear, I actual have a cousin who's one and a a million/2 and remains teething. Use purely a splash of toddler orajel.
2016-10-01 06:10:30 · answer #5 · answered by bradberry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
breast feed him as much as he wants, even if you have to pump it out for him in the beginning. Babaies who feel secure at the breast may put on weight faster. read that somewhere... but my sons who were breastfed really grew fast esp in the first 6 mths.
2006-09-22 05:04:37 · answer #6 · answered by Happyjoyjuice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Supplement breast milk with formula. The hospital should have a nurse to help you choose the right one.
2006-09-22 04:35:36 · answer #7 · answered by Buffy Summers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all my babys were huge but my niece was almost 2 pounds when she was born & her Mom pumped breast milk & took it to the hospital & fed her & she gained weight fairly rapidy so I would advise breast feeding also unless your doctor has advised you not to for medical reasons
2006-09-22 06:20:22 · answer #8 · answered by AC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
breastfeeding is the best food for any baby...especially preterm. Good luck!
2006-09-22 04:55:20 · answer #9 · answered by Asya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breastfeed, breastfeed, breastfeed. Your body produces the best food for them (especially if they feed long enough to get the 'hindmilk' (very fatty and nutritious milk) and if they can get that going, they'll gain weight like noone's business.
2006-09-22 04:35:36 · answer #10 · answered by fjonesstarr 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋