Feeding

JLA815 Posted: Mar 25, 2004 01:18 PM

Feeding

To all first time mommies out there, I need some help...My baby is 3 weeks old. How much formula do you think he should eat at each feeding...Right now he's about 9 lbs 5 oz. I feel so confused right now and hear so many different things from different people.
Any help would be very appreciated

kptoys Posted: Mar 25, 2004 05:26 PM

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I didnt bottle feed BUT you cant over feed a newborn. They know when they are hungry and know when they are full. SOOOO going by that you should feed him till hes full and measure from there.

jenny11.9 Posted: Mar 25, 2004 06:15 PM

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I second that advice - I think it's usually like 2 oz or even less...but read the baby's cues to you!

phyl Posted: Mar 26, 2004 04:22 PM

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remember that you can call your drs office with ANY ?S...they know new parents have lots of ?

drjenn10 Posted: Mar 26, 2004 06:17 PM

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Average is 2-4 ounces at 3weeks.

Victoria Posted: Mar 26, 2004 09:47 PM

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I agree with the 2oz. average. There is a common rule of thumb but I firget it already. Youmay want to chek babycenter. It tells you how to figure out how many ounces per day based on weight.