How much to feed with bottle?

unaveragejane · August 2014

DS2 is nearing 3 weeks old. DH wants to start giving him a bottle at night soon so I can get to bed a little earlier. Is it too soon to intro a bottle? (LC said to do it before 6 weeks old but not specifically when.) Also, how much should I put in the bottle? I started pumping after his first morning session. I got 3 oz yesterday and 4 oz today. I don't want to give too much but also don't want him to be hungry.

Melody330 · August 2014

When we started practicing with bottles we only put in an oz. After DS finished the bottle or got too pissed I would put him to breast to finish.

Once he figured on the bottle situation we started more oz. he is almost 7 months and takes 3.5 oz bottles when I'm away now.

Don't forget to pump to replace the feeding

BootsOrHearts · August 2014

I don't think it's too soon but be patient as not all babies take to a bottle right away. And as Theresa said, be sure to pump to replace the feeding. Early on, a good rule of thumb is just to pump once for every bottle baby gets.

radiohd18 · August 2014

We started trying with a bottle at 5 weeks and had no issues. From what I've been told, it's a good idea to wait 4 weeks when breastfeeding is established and some of the "dust" has settled.

radiohd18 · August 2014

oh, and I'm pretty sure I offered 3 oz at 5 weeks.

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