My son is drinking pumped breast milk and a little formula when I can't pump enough. He has reflux and is starting prilosec because he throws up almost everything he eats. I only feed him 2oz at a time like every hour and a half. He has gained 2lbs since birth. How much do other 6week olds eat in a feeding?
2007-03-01 07:54:43 · 5 answers · asked by Erica J 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
all babies are different as long as hes happy and gaining weight don't worry compairing children (tho done alot) is like apples and oranges and it only causes foolish worring.... 2oz is just fine
2007-03-01 08:05:52 · answer #1 · answered by adriannemae 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
It is ok how you are feeding him, with reflux they eat smaller amounts but more frequent. It more stressful for you, but once he starts the meds give it 2 weeks and you will see a dramatic improvement. He will be able to eat more at one time and you will get a break.
All babies are different about how much they eat, but if your baby gained 2 pounds since birth he is getting enough in him so don't worry!
2007-03-01 16:08:39 · answer #2 · answered by qpook 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 oz is fine specially if he has GERD. Smaller feedings are suggested with this feeding challenge. Make sure baby gets burped well and is not laid flat for at least 15-30 minutes after a feeding. your baby will slowly increase his formula intake as his tummy feels better (won't you if you were him?) . Don't worry, he's gaining weight. Rule of thumb is if he's lost 5% of his weight - let the pediatrician know. Good luck.
2007-03-01 16:23:42 · answer #3 · answered by Baby RN 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cousin has 9 mth old twin boys with reflux, and when they were 6wks they were drinking 4oz but it might be that you are feeding him a little at a time but maybe a little too often.
2007-03-01 16:05:36 · answer #4 · answered by Mz. Jazzy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as much as he wants to eat. you build a strong stupply of milk by feeding your baby on cue.
2007-03-01 17:07:44 · answer #5 · answered by jennibarger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋