how many oz of expressed milk should a 4month old baby be taking for a day?

Answer 1

Babies need 19-30oz of breastmilk per day, though some will take more or less.

However it is important to note that caregivers used to formula fed babies often overfeed breastfed babies because they don't understand the difference between how the two behave.

Giving too much breastmilk is unlikely to cause obesity (though it could) but it can cause undue stress for the mother trying to pump way more breastmilk than the baby needs. Also for the mother that only uses expressed milk part-time if the baby is taking too much while she is away the baby will take less when they are together. This can really reduce supply as babies are far better at stimulating breastmilk production than any pump.

http://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/milkcalc.html
In exclusively breastfed babies, milk intake increases quickly during the first few weeks of life, then stays about the same between one and six months (though it likely increases short term during growth spurts). Current breastfeeding research does not indicate that breastmilk intake changes with baby's age or weight between one and six months. After six months, breastmilk intake will continue at this same level until -- sometime after six months, depending in baby's intake from other foods -- baby's milk intake begins to decrease gradually (see below).

The research tells us that exclusively breastfed babies take in an average of 25 oz (750 mL) per day between the ages of 1 month and 6 months. Different babies take in different amounts of milk; a typical range of milk intakes is 19-30 oz per day (570-900 mL per day).


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Is baby drinking too much or too little expressed milk?

Keep in mind that the amount of milk that baby takes at a particular feeding will vary, just as the amount of food and drink that an adult takes throughout the day will vary. Baby will probably not drink the same amount of milk at each feeding. Watch baby's cues instead of simply encouraging baby to finish the bottle.

If your baby is taking substantially more than the average amounts, consider the possibility that baby is being given too much milk while you are away. Things that can contribute to overfeeding include:

* Fast flow bottles. Always use the lowest flow bottle nipple that baby will tolerate.
* Using bottle feeding as the primary way to comfort baby. Some well-meaning caregivers feed baby the bottle every time he makes a sound. Use the calculator above to estimate the amount of milk that baby needs, and start with that amount. If baby still seems to be hungry, have your caregiver first check to see whether baby will settle with walking, rocking, holding, etc. before offering another ounce or two.
* Baby's need to suck. Babies have a very strong need to suck, and the need may be greater while mom is away (sucking is comforting to baby). A baby can control the flow of milk at the breast and will get minimal milk when he mainly needs to suck. When drinking from a bottle, baby gets a larger constant flow of milk as long as he is sucking. If baby is taking large amounts of expressed milk while you are away, you might consider encouraging baby to suck fingers or thumb, or consider using a pacifier for the times when mom is not available, to give baby something besides the bottle to satisfy his sucking needs.
* If, after trying these suggestions, you're still having a hard time pumping enough milk, see I'm not pumping enough milk. What can I do?

If baby is taking significantly less expressed milk than the average, it could be that baby is reverse-cycling, where baby takes just enough milk to "take the edge off" his hunger, then waits for mom to return to get the bulk of his calories. Baby will typically nurse more often and/or longer than usual once mom returns. Some mothers encourage reverse cycling so they won't need to pump as much milk. Reverse cycling is common for breastfed babies, especially those just starting out with the bottle.

If your baby is reverse cycling, here are a few tips:

* Be patient. Try not to stress about it. Consider it a compliment - baby prefers you!
* Use small amounts of expressed milk per bottle so there is less waste.
* If you're worrying that baby can't go that long without more milk, keep in mind that some babies sleep through the night for 8 hours or so without mom needing to worry that baby is not eating during that time period. Keep an eye on wet diapers and weight gain to assure yourself that baby is getting enough milk.
* Ensure that baby has ample chance to nurse when you're together.

Answer 2

Usually still about 4-6 feeds a day/night of approx 8oz. so thats somewhere in the vinicity of 32-48oz. That might seem like a lot but in a 24hr period its normally for a baby.
Its also a lot to try and express too.

You can start to introduce very basic solids AFTER a milk feed from this age to fill them up. But not before as the milk is still the most important nutrition they need for the next couple of months.

Best of luck!

Answer 3

About 4 to 6 oz give or take a ounce , this will help gassy bellys to

Answer 4

As much as he wants. Babies should be breastfed on demand, doesn't matter if it comes from a bottle.

Answer 5

if the baby is yours you should know it's feeding pattern and how much after 4 mths