my son is begining to have an oval shape in his tummy that is larger than his thighs and chest and am afraid we are overfeeding..however he cry for milk and is calm once fed...I've heard we should let him decide how much to eat.....but I wonder and ideas....
2007-11-21 06:57:13 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
i was on wic. they are the nutrition helpers. and wic and i agreed feed on demand. especially if baby is being fed breast milk because you never know how much he is really getting. if he is bottle fed and drinking lots of bottles the big belly is normal. typical of a healthy baby to have a "pot belly". hope that helps. i bet your baby is a total cutey.
2007-11-21 07:47:37 · answer #1 · answered by Sexy Mama 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Of course - don't you eat every time you're hungry??
His tummy is very tiny, and he digests food very quickly, especially if he's breastfeeding. He knows better than you or the clock when he's hungry.
Also, ignore those schedules that tell you how often the baby is supposed to eat at what age. My daughter is 6 months old and still nurses every 2 hours, sometimes more. She's hungry, I'm not starving her b/c some "expert" says she should only be nursing 4 times a day and sleeping through the night by now.
2007-11-21 08:03:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch your baby's schedule. If you feel like he is getting plenty during the day and he just fed, see if something esle will help, like a diaper or a nap.
Babies will self regulate and not over feed, but they will cluster feed and only eat a little bit very close together.
Love the tummy! Mine looks like she is smuggling a small bowling ball! She is 11 months.
Plus: Who does not like food. Give me a great piece of chocolate and I wil stop fussing too.
Yes let him regulate his feedings but if he as just eaten maybe an hour ago, see if something else will calm him first. They do tend to cry a lot when they are over tired and mine threw fits when they had a wet diaper.
You will know. You will do fine.
2007-11-21 07:22:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter's pediatrician tells us to feed her on demand. He also told us that she should be eating about 2.5 ounces of formula for every pound she weighs. She is 11 weeks old today. Although we do have a schedule figured out that she wants to eat about 6-7 ounces of formula every 3 hours or so. She's starting to eat more at one feeding so she may go longer in between feedings. Hope this helps!! Good luck!
2007-11-21 07:03:45 · answer #4 · answered by volley5493 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fed on demand, never limit a child from eating. They may seem chubby, but it's better than not being nourished enough. They grow fast and need lots of food, perfectly normal.
PS(why do people post "two points" like they are just posting that and not even answering)
2007-11-21 07:02:10 · answer #5 · answered by chichibomba 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Feed on demand. I think it is wrong to force a child to feed on a schedule when they are babies. They have a smaller stomach and as such eat little amounts at a time all day long.
All babies have a round little belly, most toddlers do too. That is normal :) Unless you are feeding junk food to the baby then there is no way for him to get unhealthily over weight.
2007-11-21 07:02:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
How old is your baby?
You should feed your infant until he is full. Whenever he wants.
As far as a feeding schedule, it's whatever HIS schedule is. You shouldn't let your baby go hungry just because you fed him an hour ago! He is not a fat baby anyway. Ask his doc if he is gaining the right amount of weight and height as well as crown (head) size and just feed him when he is hungry.
2007-11-21 07:00:23 · answer #7 · answered by Malina 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations on your toddler. No you are able to't overfeed. yet..... if she has a wind and you feed her, it could make the wind worse. in case you have fed in the final hour, furnish the breast for convenience. if your toddler remains unhappy, then wind might desire to be the priority. merely cuddle her and sing a lullaby. do no longer provide up breast feeding on account which you're under pressure, the worst reason to renounce feeding your toddler. Persevere! I gave up breastfeeding my 1st toddler because of the fact i grew to become into under pressure! I regretted it. once I had my 2d baby, i grew to become into desperate to no longer enable this get to me - it labored!!! you're giving your toddler the ultimate you provides you, your antibodies in the direction of ailments and ailment. i'm specific you will trust me once I say that the rewards of having your baby suckle from you is the ultimate. i understand you're able to do it. good good fortune
2016-11-12 08:15:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I asked my doctor the same thing, I asked her if I am overfeeding my baby why he is so chubby and she said there is no such thing if he's hungry feed him, but first check if it's he just needs to be changed, burped, wanted attention or cold/uncomfortable before giving him his bottle. If he wants to eat never deprive him from it just because you think he is to chubby.
2007-11-21 10:35:45 · answer #9 · answered by shady20001978 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depend on the age of the child. Make sure do not abuse those guidelines because the baby cry doesn't mean he is hungry they are many reasons why babies crying.
1.- They are uncomfortable,
2.- Can't fall asleep
3.-They are cold
4.-When they wake up,
5.-They are on pain, etc.
2007-11-21 08:45:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋