How much and how often do you feed your 3 month old?..
About 2 weeks ago..my 3 month was drinking 4oz every 3hrs. He's all of sudden drinking 8oz every 3 months now. I'm not concerned how his weight at all. I know you can't over feed a baby. But I was just curious to how much yours eats.
2007-02-14 15:24:15 · 7 answers · asked by SJama 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
When my son was 3 months, he was still eating every 3 hours. The amounts varied with growth spurts.
Actually you CAN overfeed a baby, but you'll know that. If he all of a sudden starts to do some major spit up or can't finish the bottle, it's too much.
Growth spurts are amazing things though!
2007-02-14 15:27:47 · answer #1 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try feeding him every 4 hours instead of every 3. And some people think you CAN over feed a baby. When their little tummy gets too full, it causes them pain and this makes them want to suckle more as this is where they associate comfort. They cry, they get a bottle, and then they are happy again. Until..... That darn tummy starts hurting again. So they cry, momma gives them the bottle, they suckle and seem to feel all better for a while and then the tummy hurts again. See how that might create a small problem? Ask your doctor and see if that might be happening or not. I am just guessing about your situation and don't mean to suggest you are doing anything wrong. I hope you don't take it that way. After all, he is a growing baby and needs to eat all he can get and may just be that hungry! I'm no expert! I didn't have anyone to offer suggestions and try to help me when I was just starting out as a new Mom and learned the hard way about the over feeding issue. I just wanted to share with you something to think about. 8 ounces sounds normal, but every 3 hours seems too soon for another 8. Ask the doctor to be sure, okay? anyhow, good luck being a new Mom! Sounds like you are already doing a terrific job. Keep up the good work!
2007-02-14 15:44:50 · answer #2 · answered by froggsfriend 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter will be 3 months in a week. She's eating 5oz 6 times per day; about every 3-4 hours and about 7 hours at night.
2007-02-14 15:30:34 · answer #3 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 3.5 month old formula feeds every 3-4 hours and takes 6.5-7.5 ounces per feeding and takes 4-5 bottles per day. He weighs 15 pounds and sleeps for 10 hours at night.
2016-03-29 07:01:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I breastfeed so I don't know how may oz's he eats but he eats every two hours 20 min feeding's if he eats longer he'll eat every three hours.
2007-02-14 15:39:53 · answer #5 · answered by Tara Elaine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your child will let you know when it's too much. He is going through a growth spurt. Expect another one at 6 months.
2007-02-14 15:29:30 · answer #6 · answered by CHICK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feed mine whenever she is hungry. About 6oz every few hours..sometimes more. If your baby acts hungry - feed them.
2007-02-14 15:28:38 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋