There is 5 oz of water in my baby's bottle, but by the time I add formula, it is 6 oz. So how much is he really drinking, 5 or 6 oz? Its really important that I keep track of how much he eats, because he's a preemie, and doesn't much care for eating. Thanks.
2007-11-07 04:04:49 · 11 answers · asked by christina 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
He was 4 1/2 months early, that's why I have to be so careful, because gaining weight and proper nutrition is so important. And...for you breast feeding nazis out there...I breast fed for 8 weeks, and couldn't do it any longer because I couldn't produce milk due to him being so early and the fact that I had to feed him through a tube, which also decreased my supply. Believe me, you can't say anything to me about how much better breast milk is than formula that I don't already know, but when you can't do it you can't do it. He is now 5 months old, that's why he is drinking so much.
2007-11-07 04:49:03 · update #1
ok....put the water in the bottle first one scoop per two ounces, when you make a 4 oz bottle there will be 5oz after mixing because the formula adds wieght to the water and it is actually 5 oz. preemies should drink breastmilk however i understand some people can't breastfeed i know i didnt produce milk at first and then i develpoed clots so i wont touch that issue...
2007-11-07 04:20:03 · answer #1 · answered by Kristin H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought the same thing, but the formula tin says fill w/ 6 ounces of water...so I go by the water level before the formula is added.
But how old is your baby? My daughter was born 3 1/2 weeks early & we didn't have to keep that much of a track & she didn't start w/ the 5-6 ounces until like 3 months
2007-11-07 12:24:37 · answer #2 · answered by Tracy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That confused me too...I would go with what the measure after the bottle is prepared. but why are you feeding a preemie 5 or 6 oz??? My son eats that amount per feeding now and he's 2 months.
2007-11-07 12:10:24 · answer #3 · answered by Lil Devin's Mommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have 6 ounces of water, and add the appropriate scoops of formula, your baby is drinking/eating 6 ounces of formula.
2007-11-07 12:13:47 · answer #4 · answered by Kaci 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are adding the water first, 5 oz, the only reason it is going to 6 is because you are putting the formula in which is weight, so its raising the water. ADDED(its like filling a bath tub people, fill it up to a level, then get it, the water will rise, dosnt mean there is anymore water in it, its the weight of your body getting in. works like that with anything.
PERSONALY::: i always put the formula in first then added the water after (and yes, went up the extra ounce)
2007-11-07 12:10:35 · answer #5 · answered by louie 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's water first then formula.. go by the measurement of water.
2007-11-07 12:58:14 · answer #6 · answered by Cupid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually you go by the oz of water not including the formula mix...
2007-11-07 12:11:06 · answer #7 · answered by blondie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
always add water first then powder 5oz water to 5 scoops of formula that is how much he is drinking,never add water to powder
2007-11-07 12:18:28 · answer #8 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 ounces.
2007-11-07 12:17:57 · answer #9 · answered by pattybarnesavonrep 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest buying him some porno! Reward him with it 4 eating enough!
2007-11-08 17:22:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋