im confused -- i read all over the place that a nine month old is supposed to have baby food 3 times a day but that a nine month old is also supposed to have about 24-26 oz a day to support brain growth. my baby cannot drink that much in one day let alone eat AND drink that much.
i guess my question would be... about how many ounces of formula should a nine month old (wasn't a premie) consume daily?
2007-03-01 07:09:21 · 8 answers · asked by christian_davis1985 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
also my daughter is very long and has stayed at 18-19 lbs for the last 2.5 months.
2007-03-01 07:20:01 · update #1
All babies are different, both of my kids had completely different appetites. As long as they are growing properly and eating properly I wouldn't worry too much about going by the book. If you are having a problem however getting your child to eat jarred foods and consume a " required " amount of formula, I would suggest mixing formula with oatmeal atleast for breakfast, that way baby is getting a solid food, and the nourishment of formula in one meal.
2007-03-01 07:34:05 · answer #1 · answered by peyton31602 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If according to the pediatrician, your baby follows the normal growth curve, then don't worry about it. Each baby is different with food/formula consumption. Talk to your pediatrician with your concerns as you would get the pertinent answer. You can both workout a nutrition diet plan if there is a problem.
2007-03-01 16:38:43 · answer #2 · answered by Baby RN 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its more important for the baby to have the milk than it is for the baby to have the baby food so cut down on the food and give more milk. What you read was just an average of what most babies need. each baby is different. If your worried ask you child's doctor.
2007-03-01 15:33:37 · answer #3 · answered by His submissive wife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My baby is 10 months and he drinks about 22 oz of milk per day. He also drinks a little juice & water during the course of the day.
He's healthy & he's thriving-- that's what matters to me:)
2007-03-01 15:17:07 · answer #4 · answered by Proud mother! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I am not mistaken, it should be about two ounces per pound of body weight. Milk should be the primary source of nutrients for a baby less than 1 year old. Give your baby adequate milk and don't worry if he/she is not taking enough solid.
2007-03-01 15:16:51 · answer #5 · answered by cycler 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 in the morning
1 before nap
1 at sleep
Sometimes a extra
Water if needed
I gave my baby between 24-32 oz of fluids a day at that age and her baby food
2007-03-01 15:16:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
really what ever the baby wants but about 4 bottes a day and 3 jar foods
2007-03-01 15:14:04 · answer #7 · answered by ladyscorpian14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EACH BABY IS DIFFERENT SO AS LONG AS THE BABY IS GROWING THAN I THINK YOU ARE DOING JUST FINE
2007-03-01 15:21:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋