I have a three week old newborn and my nurse told me that they are supposed to grow an ounce a day. So how much should she be eating? Since we brought her home she has been eating 2 oz of formula, but now she cries after 2 oz and wants more. How much is too much in a 3-4 hour period? My fiance won't feed her more than 2 oz and when I feed her I try and give her 3 oz because she seems well satisfied afterwards and doesn't cry for more, but I don't want to be feeding her too much.
2007-02-18 03:07:48 · 12 answers · asked by kaiyas_mom07 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
For a New Born, there is never "too much" the baby will only eat when she feels hungry.
After giving birth (while still in the hospital) the nurses try to give you approximate guidelines to care for your baby.
2 oz isn't very much, at 3 weeks, let her drink her fill.
You will soon realize as time passes and you become more accustomed to her routine, that she regulates her eating habits and you really have nothing to worry about.
Keep in mind however, after feeding, she may not be crying from hunger, but in fact from built up air in her stomach.
If after allowing her to feed until she seems full (most infants fall asleep or pull away when they are done) she still cries, and you've burped her, she may have what is called colic.
To help alleviate the pain of Colic you can buy a bottle of gripe water at any local pharmacy (over the counter)
Follow the directions, this should be helpful, but will NOT cure colic.
these sights may help
http://www.lafamily.com/display_article.php?id=418
this article will cover both breastfeeding and formula feeding.
http://www.iloveindia.com/parenting/baby-health-assessment/identinfying-colic.html
good luck!
2007-02-18 03:28:06 · answer #1 · answered by arcticraven77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At three weeks old she should be offered at least 4 oz at every feeding. If she cries for more, give it to her. Soon she will be ready for 6 or even 8 oz. Babies need to be satisfied consider how much they grow!! They more than double their size in just a year!!! Why would your fiance think it is okay to with-hold food from her? Would you tell a 2 year old they can't have more chicken if they were still hungry at dinner? Use your common sense...that is almost always your best guide. Then double check with your doctor if you really are concerned.
2007-02-18 03:21:31 · answer #2 · answered by Barbiq 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the baby and how much the baby weighs. most baby's around that age have between 2-6 oz every 2-4 hours.
But like my older brother he almost 10lbs when he was born and the doctor told my mom to start him on rice cereal because he was having more than 6oz a feeding. So it all depends on the baby.
2007-02-18 04:07:46 · answer #3 · answered by T78 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't feed a baby too much, you can feed a baby too little.
If she wants three oz give it to her, you will know if it is too much she will spit up when you move her.
There is another rule that says babys should be eating 2.5-3oz per lbs of body weight per day to a maximum of 32 oz. Now I have no idea if that is true BUT that would mean that say a 10lbs baby should be eating around 25-30oz per day. An 8 lbs baby would eat 20-24oz per day.
2007-02-18 05:43:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She needs 3 oz every 3-4 hours.
2007-02-18 03:14:49 · answer #5 · answered by ~cmd~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mine is ready to be 2 weeks old and she drinks 4 oz all babies are different and giving yours 3 oz there is nothing wrong with that. They eat when they want and when they are full they will let you know.
2007-02-18 03:46:30 · answer #6 · answered by preciosa_angelita18 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All babies are different, but if she's crying and seems like she's still hungry, then give her more, my son ate 4 oz every four hours like clock work, until about 2 months, now he eats 6 ozs...go with your gut, if you think she's still hungry, make another bottle and see if she takes it.
2007-02-18 03:58:46 · answer #7 · answered by Hayden's Mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give her as much as she wants. Thats how they get up to 8 oz. My youngest came home eating 4 oz. and my oldest (4yrs old) never ate more then six. It won't hurt her. If your still unsure you can call a pediatricians office and ask the nurse................and do like I did and make sure your husband also hears that this is okay! Thats the only way I could shut mine up!
2007-02-18 03:15:08 · answer #8 · answered by jesscblu 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just like us grown-ups, all babies have their own eating habits. You will only know when it's too much if the baby throws up or takes out extra milk while burping. That means she's full. If she can take 3oz then give her that but just observe when will she asks for another bottle. It's normally after 2-4 hours.
2007-02-18 03:28:01 · answer #9 · answered by mm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all babies are different. my baby drank 3 oz. when she was that old. if shes crying after you feed her that means shes still hungry so just add an oz. and if you dont feel right doing that call your doctor she'll know
2007-02-18 03:13:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋