I am breastfeeding my 3 and half months son. He looks big but his weight is not heavy as it is. He doesnt want formula..everytime he tries, it breaks his skin.(rashes).He only feeds 3 ounce every 2 hours..Do you think there is a problem? What is the average feeding of a 3 and half months olf baby? Why it seems that he doesnt have a good appetite?
2006-11-04 18:51:51 · 5 answers · asked by just me 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I am working from 7:00 to 5:30. So I pump while I am at the office. I keep my milk frozen and my nanny will just warm the milk by hot water.. Do you think warming the breastmilk in hot water is good?
2006-11-04 18:53:34 · update #1
He sounds healthy. Make sure your pediatrician is using a weight scale for a breastfeed baby. They do not gain as much as formula feed infants. Before you turn to formula, consult a lactation consultant. Over the advise of your pediatrician. Seriously, They just don't enough about breastfeeding, they can't know everything. After-all, they are only human. Do a search on-line for breastfeeding information. There is a ton out there. I hope that helps.
http://www.who.int/topics/breastfeeding/en/
This is the World Health Organizations website and their recommendations.
Take care.
2006-11-04 19:11:57 · answer #1 · answered by raintigar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most babies at 3 1/2 months are on 4 - 6 hourly feeds...4 hourly being pretty much the norm...your baby probably doesnt seem all that hungry at feed time because hes feeding every 2 hours...try giving him a couple of extra hours between feeds...and let baby tell you when it wants to eat...trust me...babies wont starve themselves...when hes hungry he will let you know...
If his skin breaks out in a rash with formula I would suggest seeking some medical advice...he could be lactose intolerant...or have some other medical condition that requires special milk...
The average baby takes 2 or 3 ounces of formula each day for every pound of body weight, up to a maximum of 32 ounces. A newborn weighing 7 lbs. will take an average of 14-21 ounces of formula in a day. A 4-month-old weighing 14 pounds needs 28-32 ounces.
Hope this helps
2006-11-04 19:13:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anastasia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a lot of good answers here - he should be able to go more than 2 hours, but if that's how often he's hungry, feed him then. I think that he's probably getting enough if he's not hungry between feedings.
As far as bottles with breastmilk go - yes, warm water is the best. DO NOT microwave them. The microwave can release chemicals from the plastic in the bottles and breastmilk has a low threshold of heat tolerance before you kill all of the good things that you are wanting baby to get by breastfeeding.
2006-11-06 06:50:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every baby is completely different. If he is gaining well and your pediatrician is not concerned, then you shouldnt be either. Try to do a yahoo search for "how much should I feed my baby" and use it as a guideline. If you get the ok from your ped, you may want to introduce rice cereal..Good luck!
2006-11-04 18:55:06 · answer #4 · answered by confused346 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally your pediatrician will suggest to you different types of formula, so do that.
The correct name for the problem is CMA(Cow MilkProtein Allergy) and dermatitis is not an uncommon symptom.
Your doctor will suggest hydrolysed rice based product or soy product.
2006-11-04 18:54:17 · answer #5 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋