Joined: 02 Feb 2004 Posts: 203 Location: Louisiana
a Question About My Baby... Posted: 11-03-04 17:35pm
My son is 5 weeks old and already is
eating 5-6 oz in a feeding...4 just does
not fill him. Is this normal or do you
think we need to cut back...When we give
him just four he starts crying and crying
till he gets more.
Brennan made 1 week old today and he's
already downing 4 ounces and wants more!
I think it's perfectly fine. You have a
lil piggy!
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jessamyn
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Joined: 18 Aug 2004 Posts: 4101 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: 11-03-04 17:37pm
Hes a little chubs but hes sooo cute
sorry I havent read up on aby feeding
yet... But if it helps on this forum
theres a newborn section and baby q&a
section
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Mommy2Seany
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 16 Sep 2004 Posts: 315 Location: Sewickley, PA
Posted: 11-03-04 17:38pm
Isaiah is what 3 weeks and he drinks 5oz!!
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IDABABY
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Mar 2004 Posts: 2236 Location: ***Wisconsin Baby***
Posted: 11-03-04 17:39pm
Multiply your baby's weight times 2.5
ounces of formula
if your baby isn't eating any solids (and
he shouldn't be before 4 to 6 months of
age), the general rule of thumb for
formula amounts is 2.5 ounces per pound of
body weight. So if your baby weighs 6
pounds, he should consume about 15 ounces
of formula in a 24-hour period; if he
weighs 10 pounds, he should have 25 ounces
in a 24-hour period.
Keep in mind that these are general
guidelines; your pediatrician should
advise you about suitable amounts for your
baby as he grows.
Kristin
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MiracleIn2004
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Feb 2004 Posts: 203 Location: Louisiana
Posted: 11-03-04 17:42pm
idababy
wrote:
if he weighs 10 pounds, he
should have 25 ounces in a 24-hour period.
Kristin
wow he weighs little more than 10 so I
guess its ok..
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IDABABY
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Mar 2004 Posts: 2236 Location: ***Wisconsin Baby***
Posted: 11-03-04 17:43pm
I am sure he is doing just fine. He is
just growing hehe.
Kristin
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GuitarJade
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 330 Location: Pennsylvania
Posted: 11-03-04 17:52pm
My mum always told me that it's best to
let a baby eat until he/she is full. If
you don't, he/she could get sick and
that's bad! So, i'd think it's fine!
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bellax0x
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Jun 2004 Posts: 3572 Location: Jersey Baby!
Posted: 11-03-04 19:21pm
Yes he knows when hes hungry annd how much
to take in so im sure hes fine
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