My baby is about 6 weeks old and I've been feeding her about 3 ounces of formula every 3 hours. Now she's been crying after she 's done as if shewants more. She stops crying within a few minutes. Should I be giving her more? 4 ounces just seems like so much.
2007-12-26 10:40:56 · 13 answers · asked by jklaus7 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Babies should never been on a set feeding schedule, or a sleep schedule for that matter. They are frequently having spurts and lulls in their growth and their food and sleep needs can change from one day to the next. Feed your baby when it is hungry. Stop when it is full. Let it sleep when it is tired and be awake when it isnt. Babies arent stupid. They arent going to over or under eat unless you force that upon them. They know how they feel, so stop worrying about exact ammounts and times. Just follow your baby's cues and you'll do great.
2007-12-26 10:49:38 · answer #1 · answered by Bomb_chele 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Listen to your baby, she know what she wants.
Make sure she is dry and has no wind before you put her down. If she cries more than a few minutes it is worth offering her another ounce or two at that time, If it continues the same way after about a week, then she is ready for a little more.
When you offer her the 4 ounces, make extra time because she may not take it all a quickly as before.
My children were bottle fed, and it didn't take long to learn when they wanted more or when they just wanted to play.
If your daughter is still hungry she will try to grab the bottle and hold onto it while she is sucking. I know formulae is expensive but another thing to try is to just add a touch more water - say half an ounce without adding more formulae to the mix just yet. If she drinks it all, then yes, she does want more so you can adjust the formulae to suit.
If she doesn't drink it all, then you haven't wasted anything, and if she grizzles a bit when you lay her down, offer the last little bit then and see what happens. She could just need a little tummy rest before going on.
A bit like us, when we have a meal in front of us, we are hungry but we want to take our time and enjoy it.
2007-12-26 19:02:20 · answer #2 · answered by lassiebear 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she still seems hungry, she probably is. Babies are pretty good at judgeing what they need to feel full. At 6 weeks she might need the 4 ounces of formula to keep up with her growth. You may even find that if she take the 4 ounces that she will be willing to go almost 4 hour between feedings. This would probably be a welcome relief to you as well. As long as she is not very small or the doctor has suggested otherwise she is probably ready for more food but longer intervals between. She will be having growth spurts where her need for more formula will become rapidly apparent, and as I said infants are pretty good at knowing when to stop, .
2007-12-26 18:52:25 · answer #3 · answered by Mama Mia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go up to 4 ounces it can't hurt. The more a baby grows the more a baby is going to want. I know when my son was a baby he would get really hungry during his growth spurts. Ask your dr if you're not sure, but I'd say 4 to 6 ounces of formula is ok to feed your little one.
2007-12-26 18:44:13 · answer #4 · answered by ash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One more ounce would not hurt. My third child drank a four ounce bottle 2 days after I gave birth. Then sometimes she would only drink two ounces. Sometimes they want more sometimes they are less hungry. You know she is drinking too much if she is constantly throwing up. Spitting up is normal. But vomiting is not. You have to try new things and learn what is best for your daughter. Whatever you do don't give her cereal, wait till she is at least 3 mos. Good luck!
2007-12-26 18:53:10 · answer #5 · answered by Holy Believer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2-4 oz approx. every 4-6 hours, however if she is constantly crying as if she wants more, she may be hungry still, but its more likely that she has an upset tummy. Discuss with your doctor the possibility of formula allergies and the need to try a different brand of formula. Does she also spit up alot? She may have reflux. If so, LESS formula, more often coupled with the baby resting in a semi-upright position---like how she sits in her carseat---will reduce the pressure and cause less spit up and irritation of her esophagus. Another thing that may help (BUT DISCUSS IT WITH YOUR DOCTOR FIRST!) is to add 1 tsp of SINGLE grain rice cereal to 4 oz of formula. This thickens it, thus making it "stick to her ribs" as my grandma used to say---and this may help satisfy her and make her feel full. MAKE SURE SHE CAN SWALLOW GOOD THOUGH AND THAT THE DOCTOR FEELS SHE IS READY FOR CEREAL!!! (YOu do not want to accentuate the problem, by causing a choking hazard!) (1 of my four children had cereal starting at about 2 weeks, the others needed it at later stages of their development).
2007-12-26 18:46:12 · answer #6 · answered by Quad Momma LUV the dunes! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feed on demand. Outside of genetics weight shouldn't be an issue right now.
2007-12-26 19:02:20 · answer #7 · answered by K B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One more ounce will not hurt her. If she does not want it/need it, she will turn her head to refuse it or she'll spit it up.
2007-12-26 19:05:48 · answer #8 · answered by Kare E. D. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay attention to the baby. He/She will let you know if they dont want more. They are not going to overeat at that age. But talk to your pediatrician.
2007-12-26 18:45:00 · answer #9 · answered by jojo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try giving her 4 oz's ...it is possible that she is still a little hungry. I wouldn't push it further than that right now...
2007-12-26 18:44:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋