Counting Calories

boolos2B05

My little girl was born at 35wks 5dys, so just about a month early. She weighed in at 4lbs 13ozs. she is up to 5lbs 2ozs, but her pedi wants us to count calories, to make sure she is getting enough. Has anyone else had to do this? Any advise on best way to go about this correctly. Also should say I am a first time Mom. So any advise would help. Thanks

ijack

Well each ounce of breast milk or formula is 20 calories (unless you're fortifying it) so just keep track of how many ounces she's eating and it should be pretty easy