How many ounces?

Linzr0723

how many ounces does your lo take at a time? My son is 11 weeks and eats anywhere from a measly ounce to MAYBE 4oz on a rare occasion every 2.5-3 hours. He does have reflux so I'm not sure if that affects it, but I'm just worried he isn't getting enough. He is growing perfectly- almost a bit of a chunker, so I think he is getting enough somehow, but just seems like he should be eating more at a time! Anyone else?

jaime52005

My LO is 9w almost 10 he eats anywhere from 2.5-4 oz every 2-3 hours he is growing fine and as long as your LO dr is happy u shouldn't worry

uksteph11

My 5 week old takes 2-3 ounces every 3 hours.  Here is a milk calculator I found online that estimates how much expressed milk you would need in a day based on the number of feedings:

https://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/pumping/milkcalc/

I think this is a good estimate for infants 1-6 months.  If your LO is gaining weight I am sure milk consumption is adequate.

ConversationFear

My 12 week-old is currently eating 6 oz. every 4-5 hours.

bell18b

My 6 week is a big eater takes 5-6oz every 3 hours and will sleep 6-7 hours at night without waking for a feeding.

leela02

Most of the time my 7-wk-old takes about 3-4 oz every 3hrs but once or twice a day she'll take 5-7oz

lmimms87

DD is 10 weeks old and eats anywhere from 2.5-4.5 oz every 3 hours. We've noticed she eats less when she doesn't nap well (at least 1.5 hours). She sleeps 5-7 hours at night.