feedings?

mvallies

My LO is one week old if im EP or FF how much should I give ounces wise in a feeding and how often should I feed?

TIA 

starswinger

I FF and gave LO about 2 oz on demand when he came home. Did your Pedi tell you what to feed?

mvallies

no because I was BFing and am too frustrated and sore to do it anymore and we dont go see the pedi until tues then i will sure ask him but as of today im switching and was just wondering until tues 

ndebello

At one week ds received 2 oz of bm. But formula and bm are different in terms of how much they should get. So you need to ask your pedi if you are supplementing. 

ayamc

I gave DD 2oz of BM and formula when she came home.  It wasn't until about a week later that I noticed the formula was keeping her satisfied longer and I started making adjustments.  

jeffsjayme

I did 2 ounces at that age - sometimes he only took 1 though.

Frankelberry

I was doing 2 oz. of formula every 1.5 to 2 hours depending on when they got hungry. My pedi said you can't overfeed a newborn...they will stop eating when they are full. He also recommended when they start to consistently finish the amount you are offering to increase by 1/2 oz. They may not take it but they have the option if they are still hungry.