Is there some kind of a "formula" for figuring this out? Some days he eats around 20 ounces and others it's closer to 25 ounces. I don't "limit" his feedings because I figure that if he's eating, he's hungry BUT I don't want overfeed him and lead him into a lifetime of obesity.
Please advise. Thanks!!!
2007-10-09 07:35:45 · 4 answers · asked by Shelby W 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
LOL, you cant lead a newborn into a life time of obesity by feeding on demand. LOL.
He sounds fine. Feed him when he's hungry, and as much as he wants.
What causes the problems is when he's a little older and you start feeding him every time he cries, instead of realizing he might be bored or sore, or just wanting to cry.
2007-10-09 07:39:32 · answer #1 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you think he's hungry I would feed him. My baby was 8 lbs 6 oz when he was born and he started drinking 4 ounces day 3( 6 bottles a day) He's a hungry boy!!
2007-10-09 15:11:19 · answer #2 · answered by suzanne n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HOW MUCH FORMULA DO I FEED MY BABY, AND HOW OFTEN?
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.
Remember that this is just a GENERAL guideline and every baby is different. As long as he isn't throwing up, constipated, or showing other signs of overfeeding, I'm sure you are doing fine!
2007-10-09 14:52:56 · answer #3 · answered by ilovejolie86 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hi your baby will let you know when he is hungry,and demand feeding is best he sounds fine however if you are worried about his weight gain then speak to health visitor good luck x
2007-10-09 14:41:05 · answer #4 · answered by taharniegsi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋