my baby is 3 month old. he is on breast feed. Is my milk is enough for him or is it better to give him some other food? is it ok to give him water also? his teething has also started.
2007-02-05 04:25:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Important signs that indicate your baby is receiving enough milk:
The baby nurses frequently averaging at least 8-12 feedings per 24-hour period.
The baby is allowed to determine the length of the feeding, which may be 10 to 20 minutes per breast or longer.
Baby's swallowing sounds are audible as he is breastfeeding.
The baby will be alert and active, appear healthy, have good color, firm skin, and will be growing in length and head circumference.
Your baby is starting to get ready for solids when:
he is about four months old
he becomes more sociable, playing and holding "conversations" with you during a nursing session
he has a growth spurt and nurses more frequently for a while
he imitates the chewing motions you make whilst eating -- he is practicing!
You will know that he is really ready to start solids when:
he is about six months old
he can sit up without any support
he continues to be hungry despite more frequent nursing which is unrelated to illness or teething
he has lost the tongue-thrusting reflex and does not push solids out of his mouth
he can pick up things with his finger and thumb (pincer grasp)
When in doubt, ask your doctor!
2007-02-05 04:43:05 · answer #1 · answered by Smarty Pants 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Most new parents wonder how they can tell if their baby is getting enough milk. As your baby is bottle-fed, you can measure how much formula she's getting, but a better way to gauge her hunger is to watch her for cues. When she's hungry, she will 'root' (turn her head and open her mouth) toward your breast, bring her hands to her mouth and/or make sucking motions. When she does this, she needs to be fed -- regardless of what the clock says. Feed her as long as she is eager to drink. If she starts losing interest, you can burp her and then try again. As a very rough guideline, babies who haven't started solids need approximately 2.5 to 2.7 ounces of formula per pound of body weight every 24 hours. Therefore, a 10-pound baby needs about 25 to 27oz of formula in a day. Remember that this is only a general rule of thumb. Just as your appetite varies with each meal, your baby isn't going to take exactly the same amount at each feeding. Also, don't force your baby to finish a bottle, even if there is only a little bit left. And keep a track of her wet nappies: at least six a day should be soaked through with clear to pale yellow urine - any less and she may be getting dehydrated. Try her with some cooled boiled water. Hope this helps, good luck. x
2016-05-24 18:24:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breast milk is all he needs at 3 months. Most babies start rice cereal between 4-6 months old, most closer to 6 months. Water is not needed, babies need the calories to help develop their body and brain.
2007-02-05 04:29:31 · answer #3 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It would be best to talk to your pediatrician about this. Breast milk should be enough for your baby. Your pediatrician will tell you when it is time to introduce new foods to your baby. You don't want to do this too soon, because it can cause food allergies. Their little tummy's are not mature enough to process certain things at 3 month's old.
2007-02-05 04:43:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Breast milk is all he needs right now. If he starts getting fussy and the breast milk doesn't fill him up then start on rice cereal. Small amounts of water is ok but breast milk is better.
2007-02-05 04:31:54 · answer #5 · answered by gigischildcare 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe that you should use your own discretion with this one. You know your baby best. Does your baby seem hungry after he eats? I personally think 3 months old is appropriate to start solids. Start on cereal, than work up to jars of baby food. Only do one fruit or vegatable at a time so you can keep track of whether or not he is allergic.
2007-02-05 04:32:43 · answer #6 · answered by Ruby Tuesday 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I started my daughter on apple juice from dr orders at 5 weeks old, she had cereal in her breast milk bottle at 2months because she wasnt getting satisfied. Your son should probably not have pure water quite yet. Try very diluted cereal with him. He is teething he could have some rice cereal.
2007-02-05 04:31:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋