How much is an appropriate serving/portion in ounces for a 4 month old, 14 pound baby boy?

Answer 1

He'll let you know when he's not hungry, by turning his head. He could eat anywhere from 5 oz to 8....

Answer 2

between 4 to 5oz. when ever he is hungry. My son would only drink two, or three oz at a time, but eat more often. My son is 5 months in in one bottle he will drink three oz, than be hungry an hour later.. Feed on demand.. I was worried about that too. as long as he is gaining weight fine. He also might not eat as much if he is sick, just got his shots, or he might eat alot is he is going through a growth spurt. good luck

Answer 3

As you develop a bottle-feeding routine for you and your baby, the two of you will work out which formula is best, how much, and how often. This routine may change as your baby grows. As a general guide:

Between birth and six months of age your baby will need an average of 2 to 2.5 ounces of formula per pound per day. So, if your baby weighs ten pounds, she will need 20 to 25 ounces per day.

Newborns may take only an ounce or two at each feeding
One to two months: 3 to 4 ounces per feeding
Two to six months: 4 to 6 ounces per feeding
Six months to a year: as much as 8 ounces at a feeding
Small, more frequent feedings will work better than larger ones spaced farther apart. Your baby's tummy is about the size of his fist. Take a full bottle and place it next to your baby's fist and you'll see why tiny tummies often spit the milk back up when they're given too much at one time.

IS BABY GETTING TOO LITTLE OR TOO MUCH FORMULA?
Signs that your baby may be getting too little formula are:

slower-than-normal weight gain
diminished urine output
a loose, wrinkly appearance to baby's skin
persistent crying
Signs that your baby is being fed too much at each feeding are:

a lot of spitting up or profuse vomiting immediately after the feeding
colicky abdominal pain (baby draws his legs up onto a tense abdomen) immediately after feeding
excessive weight gain
If these signs of overfeeding occur, offer smaller-volume feedings more frequently, burp baby once or twice during the feeding, and occasionally offer a bottle of water instead of formula.

Answer 4

5 or 6 oz. a serving. about 4 times a day. maybe 5 times

Answer 5

I have a 4 month old baby girl who weighs just about 14 lbs. She eats 30oz per day in 5oz feedings. Anything between 26-32oz per day is normal.

Answer 6

Let him tell you. Make more than enough and let him go to town. When hes full he will stop eating. Try it a few times, and you can get an estimate of how much you should make each time. Do this periodically as he gets older when you think he may be wanting more. Happy mothering!