My son will be 3 weeks on Saturday, he recently started eating 4 oz every 3-4 hours and now he's wanting more when he is done. Is 5 oz too much for his age? Is it just a growth spurt that will stop in a few days?
I think it depends on how much your LO weighs. They say on average take their weight x 2.5=total ounces they should drink in 24hours. FWIW, my boys are drinking 3oz/ 8x a day and they weigh 7.5 lbs. our ped said they should not get any more than that until they get over 8lbs
It seems like a lot, but keep feeding him whatever he wants. I'm sure it's just temporary. This is the time to feed on-demand and just keep an eye on his cues for when he's done and don't force him.
My 3 week old son is drinking 5 oz every 3-4 hours. He has gained 2 pounds since birth. His pediatrician said that as long as he's keeping it down and not spitting up, he's okay to eat that much.
If your LO is drinking that much then keep giving it.
This. I have a really big 3 month old who is growing like a weed and he's now drinking 6 oz of breast milk every 2.5 hours. Your baby knows what he needs.
My 8 Wo had doctor today and we were giving her 5 ounces at 10 pounds and doctor thought that was too much. Said do 4 ounces every 3-4 hours. Hope that helps
I also had that! My baby is 5 weeks now and can drink 6 oz. her doctor said whatever she wants is what u give. At this age it's all about your LO gaining weight.
My pediatrician said to give baby what it wants, and feed on demand. Babies will not usually over eat..my LO'S mouth is a steal trap when she's done or she will push the nipple around with her tongue lol
Baby will also go through a growth spurt at about 3 weeks so that might also cause the increase in food. My EBF baby ate almost every hour... Exhausting.
I went through the same at 3 weeks now he's 5 weeks and nursed from 0330-0630 almost constantly. I slept for an hour after that and I swore he got a little heavier! I'm exhausted but at least thriving
My 4 week old eats 6oz regularly 3-5 hours apart. Usually 4oz then burps, settles for a few minutes then finishes the last 1-2oz before passing out. If he doesn't get that last bit he is super fussy and won't relax. He acts like he didn't eat at all - lol
My 2 week old is constantly rooting for a nipple and sometimes can eat 4oz which I thought was too much. Last night he fad two big pukes so is he over eating? If so why does he always seem to still be hungry?
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