How much BM to give in bottle?

Vandy05

DH is going to give Sara her first bottle tomorrow with my breastmilk. How much should we offer?

manders726

At that age, DD was drinking about 2 oz at a time (I EP'd for 4 months since DD never latched well).

Mrs*Lauren*and*Justin

At that age Owen was taking about 2.5oz...

there is a milk calculator here that will help

https://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/milkcalc.html 

Crazycrustacean

I would say about 2oz. But don't be surprised if she doesn't take the bottle at all. 

 

pentagrl

DS took anywhere from 2-4 oz i'd say 3 is safe

AngelLuver_02

2 oz.

maramarrie

For the first bottle, I'd say it will take her a bit to get used to it. I wouldn't offer more than 2 oz in case it doesn't get finished. The first bottle was a painful experience just because he couldn't get the hang of it for a few days and more ended up on his bib than in his mouth. And then when he was "done" (bottle probably wasn't empty) I nursed him to fill up.