General guidelines?

jjva

So I'm due in a couple of weeks and it looks like I'll be formula feeding from the start. But it is really hard to find info on how much to give at each feeding, how often to feed, etc. Does anyone have links to good resources or just info of their own? It seems like most of what I'm finding is info on why I should breastfeed instead. Don't get me wrong, I'm totally pro-BF and think ladies should be allowed to do it anywhere they want, it's just not the safest or the right choice for our family. The Similac site has some basic guidelines but I'd love to hear what you guys have experienced.

ladameperdue

I found it hard to find ff resources as well. Here's a site that I found helpful: https://www.fearlessformulafeeder.com/2011/10/the-fff-quick-and-dirty-guide-to-formula-feeding-mixing-bottles/

Newborns will take 1-2 oz every 1-2hrs. Let me see if I can find a better chart...

ladameperdue

Ok, this was posted by @emilysalley‌ . Good luck!

harmonicbabe26

I'll try to dig out the sheet that the hospital gave us when we were leaving. We had to supplement in addition to BFing from the get go and they wrote out the amounts for day by day.

SandFHasse

DS ate 2 oz every 1 - 2 hours for a few weeks. Now he eats 4oz every 1.5 - 2 hours. I tried moving him to 6, but he won't eat after 4.

jjva

Ahh, thanks so much you guys. That Fearless Formula Feeders site is the business! I appreciate it so much.