My baby is 3 months old and he's eating 6oz. every 2 hours would this be to much? His last feed is at 11:30pm, he wakes up at 3:30am and 6:30am to eat. After that it every 2 hours. On Saturday he weighted 11.8 then on Monday just 2 days later he weighted 12.3 i afraid if keeps going at this rate he'll be a little porker. I need some advice and info about this....
2007-08-03 08:15:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
every child is different. they are going to eat when they are hungry. the more mobile they are the less weight they will gain if the weight was an issue your doctor would have sais somrthing
2007-08-03 08:19:12 · answer #1 · answered by this name 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. The big concern is if they aren't eating enough. Your child knows best what his body needs. He may just be going through a growth spurt. They are supposed to gain weight rapidly at this age. The weight gain (and the eating!) will slow down as he gets older and more mobile. You should never, ever limit how much you feed an infant. Take care.
2007-08-03 08:18:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dr would say every 2 hours is way too much but you know your baby! I would do what you think is best for him. If you are concerned talk to the babies dr. He/she might be able to give you some good advice. My daughter eats every 4 hours and usually eats about 6 ounces during the day and about 7.5 before bed.
2007-08-03 08:20:53 · answer #3 · answered by emmysmama 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually babies are not born knowing how to overeat. They are taught that when parents give them comfort feedings.... not say that you are, but be very careful about it. At 3 months old a baby should be eating more like every 3 or even 4 hours. If he uses one, give him a binky after 2 hours has passed when he seems to be hungry and hold off the bottle until he is good and ready. Personally I wouldn't give him a bottle until 3 hours (6oz). But not all babies are the same... talk to your doctor or WIC nurse if you are unsure.
2007-08-03 08:21:26 · answer #4 · answered by Kishauna_P 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They know when they are hungry. My son will go through a few days like that and then not eat a lot at all one day. He was 18lbs at 4 months. He is a big baby, but there's nothing wrong with that.
Now that he is eating solids, he about 3 9oz bottles and usually one smaller one....so it does slow down. I remember feeling like I was in the house all day just feeding him!
2007-08-03 08:21:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, he is not overeating. Children know when to stop and do not overeat at this age. Anyway at a year, children's appetites decrease dramatically due to the fact that they are not growing that fast. So, he will not always eat alot. Just like adults, some days children eat more than others. So, don't stop worrying, relax, and enjoy your little man!!!!
2007-08-03 08:23:16 · answer #6 · answered by Michelle W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always say feed on demand! If he wants it then feed him. Most doctors will tell you the same. He will get plump, but that's only natural for a baby and they thin out as they become more active like when they crawl or start rolling over. Then when they reach toddler stage they completely go narrow.
2007-08-03 08:20:04 · answer #7 · answered by Amber 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
..Babies like this don't overeat...they eat when they're hungry. He will go through times when he eats less, and other times he can't get enough, because he's in a growth spurt. Unlike adults, who eat because we're bored or upset...your baby is filling his body's nutritional needs. When he's five and won't lay off the potato chips, then you've got to step in. Right now, it's all good!
2007-08-03 08:18:07 · answer #8 · answered by hobbesjohnson 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
each infant Is diverse. Gerber shows while your infant can help itself and sit down with in basic terms help balancing. additionally your infant would desire to have the capacity to coach their head on their very own. it somewhat is least perplexing to slowly start up stirring into their bottle of formulation or breastmilk. be sure you apply a nipple with a quicker pass, yet no longer adequate to choke your infant. heavily visual show unit skin variations and variations on your toddlers diaper to visual show unit in case of an allergy or an intolerance. commencing with Rice Cereal is safer, the grains are smaller and it mixes extra appropriate with the drinks, additionally some oatmeals contain milk aspects that some toddlers are allergic to.
2016-10-01 08:17:42 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, your baby isnt supposed to eat more than 32 oz in a day I believe. I would talk to your doctor about what you can do to fill his little belly up. Some docs may tell u that you that you can give them rice cereal but I would ask
2007-08-03 08:21:40 · answer #10 · answered by kaykins85 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋