My daughter is allmost 6 mos on sun. and she is eating cereal and fruit and veg. already 3 times a day and only drinking anywhere from 18 oz to 23 oz of formula a day somedays it very's I'm woundering if that is enough milk for her?
2006-11-02 15:23:36 · 11 answers · asked by marshmellow 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
That is absolutely a question for her pediatrician.
2006-11-02 15:25:12 · answer #1 · answered by butrcupps 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well that really depends on the size of your child.
my daughter was VERY small, just under 5 pounds, and would only manage 15 oz of formula a day at 6 months, even though that was half the recommended amount for her age. i was worried at first, but the doctor said it was fine. My son was over 9 pounds at birth and was drinking 28 oz of formula a day at 4 months of age!! if you are really concerned, check with a doctor to be certain.
Another factor may be weaning, has your daughter recently come off the breast? have you changed formulas at all?
2006-11-02 15:36:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
at 6 months i think if i remember right because my son is 2 now it has been a while since he was on formula i think he was drinking anywhaere from 20 too 32 ounces a day but you also got to remember your baby is also drinking ceral an eating baby food s to so she probably does not need the milk because she is already ful ya know what i mean good luck but i may be wrong so make sure you talk to her pediatrician just incase you never know hope everything work out ok
2006-11-02 15:29:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughters doctor always told me she would rather see her get at least 32 oz of formula down and not worry so much about the baby food because the formula has everything the baby needs right now
2006-11-02 15:37:33 · answer #4 · answered by Chandra H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When we had our kids the doctor said to let the child regulate the frequency while we regulated the amount. Don't give the child such an amount as to make them lethargic after each or any of the meals. Children by nature will let you know what appeals to them and what doesn't, sugar is a given so limit that and introduce them to a wide variety of foods.
2006-11-02 15:33:53 · answer #5 · answered by cuttlekid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask her pediatrician as each child has different needs and the charts are a guide line fo rthe ideal habits of childs eating.
2006-11-02 15:32:39 · answer #6 · answered by rsbalent 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the answer because I breastfeed but I just wanted to warn you not to listen to the guy who recommended regular cows milk - it is hell on a baby's stomach and digestive track! They shouldn't have it until they are a year old.
Good luck!
2006-11-02 15:30:48 · answer #7 · answered by Queen D 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
2.5 times their body weight. Remember that breast milk/formula is their main source of nutrition at this age.
2006-11-02 18:06:35 · answer #8 · answered by Nikki R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please, no cows milk, it can cause microscopic bleeding in the intestines, Not until the child is at least 1 year old. Our peds said at least 28 oz. a day, but please check with yours.
2006-11-02 15:55:31 · answer #9 · answered by LIly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is nothing at all wrong with how much she is eating and drinking.
2006-11-02 15:31:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋