The past week and a half, she has started eating about 1-2 ounces every...like hour to two hours. Before that, she was eating 4 ounces every 3-4 hours. What do you think I should do? Keep in mind that she's only 5 weeks
2007-09-03 06:16:33 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
She might not be "snacking." Whether breast or bottle, babies suckle to comfort themselves as well as to eat. Have you ever noticed her curl her little hands by her face, or raise her eyebrows when she eats? She might even be curling her little toes and drawing her legs up. This is pleasure in a baby. Not pleasure in the sexual sense, but pure unbridled joy. Babies love to suckle. Breastfeeding moms sometimes complain that they are being "used as a pacifier." A bottle-fed baby would experience the same joy at suckling. It might be a nuisance to you, but knowing how much she enjoys this might make it easier to work with. This usually stops somewhere between 3-6 months old.
2007-09-03 06:25:36 · answer #1 · answered by baxter 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My 5 week old is doing the same thing. He's been eating 1-2 ounces about every hour when it's usually 3 ounces every 3 hours. He has been going through growth spurts like crazy so your baby is probably doing the same thing. Once her stomach grows a little bigger to get used to how much she's eating, she'll get back on a schedule again. Just be patient and feed her when she's hungry, it'll probably only last a couple of days until the next growth spurt :)
2007-09-05 02:14:43 · answer #2 · answered by Kate 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all who ever suggested TV for a little one of that age should not be saying so. Many studies have been done that prove children under the age of 2 should NOT watch ANY TV at all. Some studies currently being conducted are even indicating that TV for very young children may have a link to ADHD and other emotional problems later on in the child’s development. When you do introduce TV they are only to watch 10-15minutes at a time, and the shows are supposed to be as slow moving as possible (network television is pretty much unacceptable). Now that my soap box time is done, I’d suggest reading, getting a dry erase board and holding it up while you draw ANYTHING and tell your child about it (they don’t understand a lot of it, but it stimulates their mind), going outside for babies/children is proven great for their disposition and sleep habits, and giving your little one different textures to feel (with supervision: cotton balls, different fabrics, feathers…) can be an exciting experience. I found with our little one that he got bored of the same room often. We would have to change venues about every half hour when he was that age. Just move from one room to the next. Also fire (in a fireplace if you have one) can be utterly fascinating and calming to watch (for both you and him). Sing and do funny dance. Let him play with your hair. Ceiling fans are good too.
2016-05-20 02:47:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it's the same for me... the girls were eating the same way now they are doing exactly the same thing with the same amount...could be that they are just having growth spurts or that they are not eating enough at one time...i've tried getting them to eat the 3-4 oz still but they wake up after a couple hours and are hungry again...guess they are just letting us know that they are growing girls
2007-09-04 09:50:48 · answer #4 · answered by 2_peas_in_a_pod 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's fine. That's very normal behavior for a breastfed baby. I'm guessing she'll grow soon and start taking more at a feeding. Also, some babies need lighter, less frequent meals. No one likes to get stuffed at every meal.
2007-09-03 07:31:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like she is not nursing long enough to get to the hind milk, which has more calories and will hold her over longer than the foremilk.
I know I will get thumbs down for this, but I would encourage her to nurse longer if she will. Otherwise, you will be nursing every hour 24/7 which has got to be wrecking havoc with your sleep.
2007-09-03 06:29:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no its only 1 or 2 ounces i think its better
2007-09-03 06:22:01 · answer #7 · answered by Jacky rox 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If its not making her sick then let her eat it. If it is making her sick then don't let her eat it!
Good Luck! Make sure even though she is only 5 weeks old, make sure she stays as active as a 5 week old can stay!
2007-09-03 06:27:23 · answer #8 · answered by Becky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At this age, there is nothing wrong with allowing her to eat on demand, but she may also just have a need to satisfy the sucking urge. This is where a pacifier may help.
2007-09-03 06:24:00 · answer #9 · answered by knittinmama 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No feeding schedules. Let the baby eat on demand.
2007-09-03 06:21:11 · answer #10 · answered by iampatsajak 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋