2006-11-13 06:27:14 · 11 answers · asked by SwatiM 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
The general guideline is for infants 1-4 months: 6-8 feedings daily; Breast milk/Infant formula 4-5 oz / 125-150 ml per feeding. Click this link to my website for the "Feeding and Nutrition Guide" http://ca.geocities.com/__geri/FeedingAndNutritionGuide.xls
2006-11-13 12:32:35 · answer #1 · answered by __Geri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Babies will continue to suckle for comfort even after they are full. My son was 8lbs at birth, and had a huge appetite. By 7 weeks he was drinking 6oz at a time (every two to three hours).
I think 5oz would be about right. She will let you know if she is still hungry. If she spits up a lot after eating, you maybe giving her too much.
Check with her doctor. You doctor can give you an average, but as mentioned, every baby differs.
Good luck!
2006-11-13 06:38:01 · answer #2 · answered by BigM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My baby weighed that weight at birth and ate about 4 ouinces every 3 hours at that age. When my son was 7 weeks old I think he was eating about 6 ounces every three hours. I think it depends on there weight and then you double it. So if your daughter is 8 pounds she should eat about 16 ounces of formula a day. That's what my doctor told me.
2006-11-13 06:38:00 · answer #3 · answered by Rosey55 D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe in feed on demand, a baby will stop when full. My kids were all breast fed at that age. But you can also take your babies weight and multiply by 2.5 and it will give you the total for the day if your baby weights 8 and half lbs she should be getting about 21.25 ounces total in a day. My doctor told me to use that formula after I stopped breastfeeding to make sure they were getting enough but not too much to eat
Found a good link for you
2006-11-13 07:04:35 · answer #4 · answered by Lori R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every baby is different but my child is 9lbs 2 oz now and is drinking 6 oz. when she was that size she was drinking about 5 oz. I hope this helps.
2006-11-13 06:31:33 · answer #5 · answered by NIKKI 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she should drink as many or as few as her little body allows! so not force her or you will be spit up on.........on average a 7 week old should be eating every 4-6 hrs maybe 4 oz or so
2006-11-13 06:57:47 · answer #6 · answered by Lori C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A babies stomach is only as big as its fist so probably 4 onces give or take a little bit
2006-11-13 06:31:47 · answer #7 · answered by sarah c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4ish ounces every 3 hrs if formula. Check with your PEd.
2006-11-13 06:44:46 · answer #8 · answered by ronnie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 4oz every 4 hours more or less.
2006-11-13 06:37:10 · answer #9 · answered by Jody 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your baby knows when she is full dont limit her to a certain amount, but doctors say she should be drinking a full bottle
2006-11-13 06:30:37 · answer #10 · answered by phenix s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋