I know that when you're breastfeeding, the baby gets what she needs. but when I express the milk and give her a bottle, how much should she be drinking?
she is now 6 weeks old.
Thanks!
2006-11-16 04:02:31 · 11 answers · asked by imbcg 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
KellyMom.com has a great milk calculator that can help you figure out the total amount the baby will need.
The biggest thing is to pay attention to the baby's signals: don't try to make her finish a bottle if she's not hungry, for example.
2006-11-16 04:09:05 · answer #1 · answered by MomMomBob 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Start with 4 to 5 ounces. If she is still hungry the go to 6 but I think 4 would be plenty!!
2006-11-16 12:17:46 · answer #2 · answered by Candi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the baby really but it is usually up to 4 ounces every 3 hours with a newborn, sometimes less. Your baby will tell you when he/she isn't hungrey anymore.
2006-11-16 12:08:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try giving her 4 ounces at first. If she spits up any of it than you should cut down to 3. and then gradually work up to more!
2006-11-16 12:05:22 · answer #4 · answered by Lori J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its easier to just express everything and store what she doesnt eat, or try to express more even after youre empty to encourage more production.
6 week olds usually eat a few oz ever couple hours.
2006-11-16 12:04:51 · answer #5 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well ur pedatrician should be able to tell u that but im pretty sure its however much she wants at each feeding. try 6-8 oz at each feeding if not a little more, but i would still ask ur docotor because my memory is a little blurry... my little guy is already 2! :( lol so its hard to remeber.. but im pretty sure.
2006-11-16 12:07:15 · answer #6 · answered by lilfoxi1_4eva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it varies, but 3-4 oz is most likely the range
2006-11-16 12:04:17 · answer #7 · answered by iampatsajak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Around two to four ounces is about right for that age.
2006-11-16 12:16:38 · answer #8 · answered by mary3127 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think about 4-6 oz. everybaby is different and eats different amounts. just empty your breast and offer what you have. this should be fine.
2006-11-16 12:06:11 · answer #9 · answered by sr22racing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Half his weight in ounces--for example, if he weights 8lbs he should take 4oz--if he weights 10lb then he should take 5oz.
2006-11-16 12:05:11 · answer #10 · answered by jilldaniel_wv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋