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Formula question... how much should he have???

nikki671nikki671
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LO is almost 3wks old and eats every 3hrs sometimes even every 2.5 hrs. he was born at 8lbs 2 oz and is now 9lbs even as of today!  per bottle we give him 100mls/3.5oz is this to little or to much??  my DH thinks he needs more and im unsure, i keep feeling like we are over feeding him....but he is not vomitting it up, and he does suck his hands to signal he is hungry!!!

thanks in advanced again!

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Re: Formula question... how much should he have???

  • lindsaynjasonlindsaynjason
    If he isn't spitting it up, then you aren't over feeding.  Babies will spit up what they don't need.  You could try one 4oz bottle and see if he will take it and if he spits it up, or refuses, then you know.
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  • staci4477staci4477

    imagelindsaynjason:
    If he isn't spitting it up, then you aren't over feeding.  Babies will spit up what they don't need.  You could try one 4oz bottle and see if he will take it and if he spits it up, or refuses, then you know.

    this, plus babies aren't programmed to over eat.  if they are asking for food, they need it. 

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  • tay5267tay5267
    My DS went to 4 oz at about 2.5 weeks and has been there since. If your LO doesnt spit it up than he is ok
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  • lotsofbustleslotsofbustles
    I think 3.5 oz/feeding sounds good for a 3 week old. 
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  • Sarah_FaySarah_Fay member
    I think that sounds about right.  My preemie eats 2.5 oz every 2 hours.  He will be three weeks on Monday.
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  • stefanie209stefanie209
    LO was 7lbs 15 oz at birth and eats about 3.5 oz every 3-3.5 hrs during the day and every 5 hrs overnight.  I usually don't let her eat more than 3.75 oz because she will spit up if she has more than that, unless she goes 4-4.5 hours between feedings during the day.  Sounds like you're right on track! 
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  • nikki671nikki671

    Thanks Everyone for your input :)   i feel more at ease now with his feedings!

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