2006-10-27 06:05:06 · 8 answers · asked by shele1227 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Each baby is different. Mine was still not drinking 4oz when she was 12 months old... of course that is far from norm but that was her. You can contact Le Lache League and they will give you a guess on how many diapers your child should be going thru instead of how many oz she is drinking. If you are breastfeeding of course its hard to measure the milk intake.
2006-10-27 06:14:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
a normal baby taking in adequate nourishment would be wetting/soiling 8-12 diapers a day. Also, the fontanel (the soft spot) should not be sunken. This is how you can tell a baby has adeqate food (other than weight gain) although newborns drop weight initially. Your baby, if you weighed them at the same time and in the same clothes each week should be gaining approximately 5-7 oz per week.
That is the only way to tell if your baby is getting enough, the volume of breast milk taken is irrelevant (likewise with bottle volumes).
2006-10-27 06:17:54 · answer #2 · answered by phantomlimb7 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At that age my daughter would easily nurse for 15 to 20 minutes on each side. Every baby is different, as long as your baby seems satisfied at the end of a feeding I wouldn't worry. Also he/she should still be nursing every 2 to 3 hours, so about 10 to 12 times in a 24 hour period. Hope this helps.
2006-10-27 06:11:15 · answer #3 · answered by Debbi S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is the beauty of breast feeding!! The baby stops when s/he is full! Watch your baby and not the clock!!
Realistically, expect your baby to breastfeed an average of every two hours around the clock for the first month to six weeks. Then gradually the frequency of feedings diminishes. In the early weeks when you and your baby are establishing appropriate milk-supply levels, let your baby breastfeed as frequently and as long as s/he wishes and your life-style permits.
Congratulations!
2006-10-27 06:15:20 · answer #4 · answered by seaelen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Feed the baby whenever he asks.
Let him nurse until he comes off satisfied.
At 11 weeks, I'd say probably about every 3 hours would be normal, but follow your baby's lead.
2006-10-27 06:37:36 · answer #5 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It should be 15 minutes on each side; or about 4-6 oz
2006-10-27 06:13:49 · answer #6 · answered by Heather 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the baby is hungry give it to them, the baby will let you know when they are full.
2006-10-27 06:12:38 · answer #7 · answered by Happy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as much as he/she wants. Babies tell you when they are done. If the baby isn't gaining weight though, see the Dr.
2006-10-27 06:11:59 · answer #8 · answered by OOgaCHucka 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋