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Charly
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how much to feed a newborn?
hannah is 11 days old and I formula feed. I've been giving her 3oz every 3 hours but she seems desperate for more. Is 4 oz at 11 days old too much?
Message edited 12/11/2006 5:47:49 PM.
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sunny
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Re: how much to feed a newborn?
I was always told to feed on demand. I would give it to her if she wants more.
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FeliciaDP
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Re: how much to feed a newborn?
really, there is no rhyme or reason to how to feed a newborn.. if they want more, give it to them.. I was told you cannot overfeed a newborn, they'll let you know when they're done..
By 2 wks, Nikolas was eating 4 oz a feeding.. now at 2 months he eats between 5-6 oz a feeding... some kids just eat more than others!
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| Posted 12/11/06 5:54 PM |
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pmpkn087
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Re: how much to feed a newborn?
Steven has been on 4 ozs ever 4 hours since he was one week old (he was born at almost 10 lbs). Sometimes he takes more, but only 1/2 ounce or so. The pedi told me to increase the formula in 1/2 ounce increments. I noticed that Steve would want 4.5 oz certain times of the day and other times, he wouldn't eat the full 4 oz.
So, I would say maybe try 3.5 oz and if she leaves some, then she leaves some. My thought is that I would rather waste it then have him be hungry. I know the Stevie likes more at his 4 and 8 o'clock feedings and he eats less during the middle of the night.
HTH
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Mom-2-Liam
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Re: how much to feed a newborn?
I would check w/ her pediatrician first. 11 days old seems young to up to 4 oz I think. I think we only started 4 oz after he was 1 month old.
Maybe 3 weeks. I can't remember
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| Posted 12/11/06 8:46 PM |
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PrincessP
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Re: how much to feed a newborn?
Feed Hannah 
Gillians eating 4 ozs for sure and she is 2 weeks 1 day. I am going to the pediatrician this wednesday so if I get more info on this I will let you know. I tried tonite the pacifier hoping to fool her a little bit. Shes always hungry!!!!!!!
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| Posted 12/11/06 9:53 PM |
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Sassyz75
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Re: how much to feed a newborn?
my ped just told me to feed on demand- so if she wants more, give it to her- Maddie is 6 weeks and takes between 4 1/2- 5 ounces... sometimes though she only wants 3 ounces- they eat until they are full...
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| Posted 12/11/06 10:09 PM |
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megsmom
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Re: how much to feed a newborn?
Megan is just about 2 weeks and taking 4ozs. The ped. told me to feed her until shes content..
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