How much quantity of milk does a two month old baby need?

Answer 1

about 4 oz every feeding. But it really just depends on the baby. My daughter drank 4 oz while we were still in the hospital. I always just made a 8 oz bottle and let her drink till she was full.

Answer 2

All children are different, our first child drank 4 oz. every 4 hours, our secong child drank 6oz every 4 hours around the age of 2 months. Experiment with added extra milk to a bottle and see how long that holds the child, if not 4 hours then increase I definately wouldn't do anymore than 6 oz. as that may cause him to spit up frequently from being too full. You might even notice that it last the child 5-6 hours verses every 4.

Answer 3

Actually u r supposed to let the baby drink milk every time it pleases, like 8 to 12 feedings per day. Just serve a couple of ounces like 5 to see how much the baby drinks.

Answer 4

2 month old babies shouldn't drink milk, they should drink formula or mom milk. formula only has 20 calories per 4 oz so you should consider how long that 20 calories will last, especially in a cold environment where it is used to generate body heat.4 oz about every 2 hours is what I remember. don't starve the baby just to keep a schedule. feed it when it is hungry and don't try to budget a babies appetite.

Answer 5

It varies from one baby to another! Some require more, some less. A baby will let you know when they have had a enough (refuse to take anymore milk), and likewise they will let you know they are hungry (through crying). If you feel that your baby is consuming too much or too little, you should speak to your doctor, just so they can put your mind at rest if you are concerned!

Answer 6

How much formula you should give your baby depends on his age, weight, and whether you're feeding him only formula or using it in combination with breast milk or solids. But here are some guidelines you might find helpful:

Take your baby's cues
The most important guideline is your baby's behavior. Babies will eat when they're hungry and stop when they're full. Don't expect a newborn — or any baby, for that matter — to follow a schedule or mathematical rule.

Needs and appetites vary with each baby, and most babies change from day to day and month to month. The important thing is that you learn to read your baby's cues.

While it might seem easy to respond to your baby's every need with a bottle, for example, you'll want to make sure that he isn't crying for some other reason. If your baby's hungry, he might show signs like lip smacking, rooting (turning his head toward your hand when you stroke his cheek), and putting his hands to his mouth. You'll develop a sense that your baby wants more than you're giving him when he finishes the feeding quickly and looks around for more. (If your baby seems hungry after his initial bottle, prepare just an ounce more at a time, because if you make a larger amount, he may not finish it and it'll go to waste.)

Multiply your baby's weight times 2.5 ounces
If your baby isn't eating any solids (as he shouldn't before 4 to 6 months of age), the general rule of thumb is to offer him 2.5 ounces of formula per pound of body weight each day. So if your baby weighs 6 pounds, you'll give him about 15 ounces of formula in a 24-hour period. If he weighs 10 pounds, he should drink 25 ounces in a 24-hour period.

Consider your baby's age
How much formula your baby needs depends not only on his weight but also on his age. If you're starting a newborn on formula, try giving him only an ounce or two at each feeding for the first week. Let his hunger guide you.

By the time he's about 1 month old, he'll probably be up to 3 or 4 ounces at each feeding and will consume 18 to 32 ounces in one day. From the age of 2 months to 6 months, you should be feeding your baby 4 to 6 ounces at a feeding, and he'll take in 23 to 32 ounces a day. (Some parents find that an increase of about one ounce per month works out about right.)

Once your baby reaches 6 months, you can feed him 6 to 8 ounces at a feeding, up to around 32 ounces of formula per day. At this point you should start adding solid foods to his diet, if you haven't already. You'll find that as your baby gets older, he will drink fewer bottles with more formula.

If you're worried that your baby isn't eating enough, take a look at his weight gain and talk with his doctor. She can tell you whether your baby's intake is appropriate for his size and age, and advise you about changes you should make to adapt to your baby's individual needs.

Answer 7

Your baby needs 2.5 oz times it weight. Example if your baby is 10 lbs then your baby needs 10*2.5 oz which gives you 25 oz. So in 24 hours your baby should consume aroudn 25 oz.

Answer 8

My baby is two months old and she has been taking 6oz for at least three weeks. Today we are now giving her 7oz becaus after her feeds yesturday she is la ittle unsettled when she finishes the bottle. Let your baby be the guide as every baby is different.

Answer 9

Just nurse on demand. As long as your baby's making wet diapers and growing, she's getting enough food. Nurse on demand. It will ensure she gets all she needs and it will ensure the continued quantity and composition she needs.

Bravo for you for giving your child her birthright!

Answer 10

I agree with the first person. Make her a fresh 8oz bottle each time. When she gets full, she'll quit eating. She's not learned to over eat like an adult yet. She'll quit when she's had enough.