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5 week old - HELP!

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monters
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5 week old - HELP!

Is there a certain amount of formula you should limit your baby to at this stage..is there such a thing as too much

he drank 6oz already (which I think is alot)and slept for a half hour and is now up crying to be feed again...

he doesn't want his pacifier, or the swing, bouncy..and his diaper is clean..

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

I have a docter appt on Tuesday which I then ask the docter, but I figured you ladies may have some good tips..TIA

Message edited 1/22/2006 6:25:53 PM.

Posted 1/22/06 6:20 PM
 
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SoinLove
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Re: 5 week old

It may sound silly, but make sure he's not gassy. Give him a burp or try rotating his legs like he's riding a bicycle. Christopher was extremely gassy when he was younger and he would often confuse his gas pains with hunger pains and he'd constantly go for the bottle.
As long as it's not gas, give him what he needs. He may be going through a growth spurt. There's no set amount for how much a baby should be eating, because every baby is different. If he's hungry, let him eat. Chat Icon

Posted 1/22/06 6:25 PM
 

monters
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Re: 5 week old - HELP!

Thank you much..

yes, I already tried burping him and doing the bicycle with his legs..

I just gave him another bottle..

Posted 1/22/06 6:29 PM
 

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Re: 5 week old - HELP!

You're welcome Chat Icon

Posted 1/22/06 6:34 PM
 

Nancy
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Re: 5 week old - HELP!

Every baby is different and has different normal amounts. 6 weeks is a typical growth spurt and he may just be hungry. Chat Icon

Posted 1/22/06 6:49 PM
 

monters
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Re: 5 week old - HELP!

thanks Nancy..

I just don't want to overfeed him if thats a bad thing..I'm still learning all this..



he typically drinks 3 ounces....sometimes 4 at max

Posted 1/22/06 7:38 PM
 

Nancy
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Re: 5 week old - HELP!

Posted by monters

thanks Nancy..

I just don't want to overfeed him if thats a bad thing..I'm still learning all this..



he typically drinks 3 ounces....sometimes 4 at max



I know there are different schools of thought on this, but I personally believe that most babies do not overeat and will be hungry when they are hungry. Chat Icon

Posted 1/23/06 9:36 AM
 

sunny
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Re: 5 week old - HELP!

My ped told me feed on demand...

Posted 1/23/06 11:21 AM
 
 

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