I don't want to over feed my new born, or to not feed he or she enough...is there a guide telling me what to feed it...or should i just guess as the day goes on?
2006-12-01 08:55:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I am a nutritionist
a newborns stomach will hold 5ml (one teaspoon) and emptys every 1.5- 2 hours
at ten days old the stomach holds 15 ml (one tablespoon or 1/2 ounce) and emptys every 1.5-2 hours
the formula for figuring an infants nutritional needs is (after the third day of life when your milk would come in)
weight in kg X 108 = total daily calories
total daily calories devided by 20 = total ounces needed a day
so if your baby is 6 lbs she needs 14 oz a day
if your baby is 8 lbs- 19 oz a day
and 10 lbs- 24 oz a day
as long as she is having several wet diapers a day she is eating enough, and as long as she is staying in the same weight percentile she was born in (after day 10 of life) she is not eating too much
2006-12-01 12:04:55 · answer #1 · answered by tpuahlekcip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Matter The age of The baby You feed Them Tell He or she Is full They will Tell You When they are full and Need No more to Eat.Some Babies eat More then Other Babies so There is really No Guildeline Of What is To Much and What Is'nt Enough Just feed her Tell she is full and Stops Eatting..
2006-12-01 09:50:00 · answer #2 · answered by MommyOf3Buttercups 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1 is to 1 formula. feed the baby by its wants. It means feed her when she crys when she is hungry. Feed her several times whenever she asks for it. There is no fix schedule. The baby spits out milk when she is overfed. Be sure not to feed it spoiled leftover milk.
2006-12-01 09:35:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A newborn isn't very good at recognizing signals that she's full, so don't feed more than 2 oz at a time. When she's done, give her a pacifier to satisfy her sucking reflex. If she seems to demand more, increase it in increments of .25 oz. Make sure you are burping once in between.
2006-12-01 09:00:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much formula you should give your baby depends on his age, weight, and whether you're feeding him only formula or using it in combination with breast milk or solids. But here are some guidelines you might find helpful:
Take your baby's cues
The most important guideline is your baby's behavior. Babies will eat when they're hungry and stop when they're full. Don't expect a newborn — or any baby, for that matter — to follow a schedule or mathematical rule.
Needs and appetites vary with each baby, and most babies change from day to day and month to month. The important thing is that you learn to read your baby's cues.
While it might seem easy to respond to your baby's every need with a bottle, for example, you'll want to make sure that he isn't crying for some other reason. If your baby's hungry, he might show signs like lip smacking, rooting (turning his head toward your hand when you stroke his cheek), and putting his hands to his mouth. You'll develop a sense that your baby wants more than you're giving him when he finishes the feeding quickly and looks around for more. (If your baby seems hungry after his initial bottle, prepare just an ounce more at a time, because if you make a larger amount, he may not finish it and it'll go to waste.)
Multiply your baby's weight times 2.5 ounces
If your baby isn't eating any solids (as he shouldn't before 4 to 6 months of age), the general rule of thumb is to offer him 2.5 ounces of formula per pound of body weight each day. So if your baby weighs 6 pounds, you'll give him about 15 ounces of formula in a 24-hour period. If he weighs 10 pounds, he should drink 25 ounces in a 24-hour period.
Consider your baby's age
How much formula your baby needs depends not only on his weight but also on his age. If you're starting a newborn on formula, try giving him only an ounce or two at each feeding for the first week. Let his hunger guide you.
By the time he's about 1 month old, he'll probably be up to 3 or 4 ounces at each feeding and will consume 18 to 32 ounces in one day. From the age of 2 months to 6 months, you should be feeding your baby 4 to 6 ounces at a feeding, and he'll take in 23 to 32 ounces a day. (Some parents find that an increase of about one ounce per month works out about right.)
Once your baby reaches 6 months, you can feed him 6 to 8 ounces at a feeding, up to around 32 ounces of formula per day. At this point you should start adding solid foods to his diet, if you haven't already. You'll find that as your baby gets older, he will drink fewer bottles with more formula.
If you're worried that your baby isn't eating enough, take a look at his weight gain and talk with his doctor. She can tell you whether your baby's intake is appropriate for his size and age, and advise you about changes you should make to adapt to your baby's individual needs.
2006-12-01 09:00:40 · answer #5 · answered by LMnandez 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We have a 5 month old son. His birth weight was 9lbs 11oz.
We started with 4oz of formula every two to three hours at 2 months after he started "biting".
2006-12-01 08:58:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should give a newborn between 18 and 24 ounces the first few months
2006-12-01 08:58:19 · answer #7 · answered by Summer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think you can overfeed a newborn. Just feed the baby however much they will drink.
2006-12-01 08:57:47 · answer #8 · answered by Scorpio 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A baby knows when it has had enough. Don't force him or her to "finish the bottle", but give him or her as much as he or she wants.
2006-12-01 08:59:02 · answer #9 · answered by tabithap 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
im having my baby soon and everyones been saying at each feeding use 8oz so ya, thats all i can help sorry
2006-12-01 09:23:07 · answer #10 · answered by Monica S 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋