he eats 1oz to 2 oz at a time , if i try to give him more he makes a gaging noise ,so i leave him alone . but 30 min later he wants more, he is 8 weeks and 15p now. He was 10p 8 oz at birth. I give him my pumped breast milk in a dr brown bottle.
i have to go back to work in three weeks and wont be there to make sure he eats.
2006-09-23 07:32:39 · 9 answers · asked by Happy Wife&Mum. Very Much HappY! 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Burping helps, as does trying to space the feedings. What ever you do don't listen to Cassandra's babbling. People overvalue staying home vs daycare. What is best for baby is a happy and healthy mom & dad. If staying home stresses a family financialy and leads to divorce what does that do to baby? For the record my wife stays home with our three kids, but placing guilt on someone who doesn't or can't is rude and misguided.
2006-09-23 08:16:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Usually when a baby eats like this, they are going through a growth spurt. My son does it every 3-4 weeks. It will pass eventually. He knows how much he needs to eat and when he needs to eat. Just go with the flow, even though it is hard to do. I know how frustrating this can be, my son also has severe reflux.
He may possibly have bad gas problems. Try to give him Mylacon drops after he eats and see if that helps. These drops are completely safe to use on a newborn. Ask your doctor about it though, just to make sure you do not have a special case where he can't use them. By the way, these drops were a Godsend with my daughter, she wouldn't burp at all, and this was all that I could do help her with the pain. Good luck, and I hope all goes well for you!
2006-09-23 07:40:43 · answer #2 · answered by momoftwo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He might just be hitting a growth spurt, he might have a small appetite or be a snacker. If you can prolong time between feedings he will be hungrier, but then you might risk him being cranky because he wants to be fed. Is he hungry or is he just wanting to suck ? He might smell you (your milk) and think it's time to eat, so only fills up what he needs.
You had a pretty big baby, so he might need to eat more often. You could try supplementing with formula and alternating between both so you get a little break. Make sure you are eating very very well, and driking LOTS of water. Since they are eating what you eat, the better your nourishment, the richer your milk will be and will satisfy them more.
2006-09-23 08:27:06 · answer #3 · answered by Liandrew00 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It should be 2-4 oz every 4-5 hours, try to prolong the time between feedings with a passifier or playing or something. that might help.
2006-09-23 07:36:51 · answer #4 · answered by Skuya!!! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He may have a reflux problem. Many babies take longer to have the "seal" on the stomach close. It is not a big deal, but getting him to eat more at one time will make him vomit or ill.
All part of parenting.
2006-09-23 07:35:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love those Dr. Brown bottles. Anyway, try going with a slower nipple if you are using a faster one. Make sure to burp him, also.
2006-09-23 08:57:10 · answer #6 · answered by Rosey55 D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Separation from mommy is devastating to a child's psyche, as well as to his intellect and physical health. It's also very very damaging to family bonding.
Maybe he knows what you're planning and is trying to get you to understand how much he needs you.
Look at your last sentence and see how clear it is that a mother should not separate from her infant and toddler. Then, relax and let him nurse on demand and be a real baby.
2006-09-23 07:36:51 · answer #7 · answered by cassandra 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Newborns like to snack. He'll grow out of it.
2006-09-23 07:40:10 · answer #8 · answered by Kristi's Mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
burp and burp him well, I know you probably dont want to do this but if weight is a concern add pablum to the bottle.
2006-09-23 07:35:12 · answer #9 · answered by Brandi D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋