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Need to start supplementing/pumping- How many ounces for a newborn?

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nicole97
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Need to start supplementing/pumping- How many ounces for a newborn?

I am currently breastfeeding but want to possibly either supplement one formula bottle or do some pumping. I was unsure how much my DD actually takes in during feedings. She is a newborn, only 1 week old. How many ounces should I try per bottle?

Posted 7/10/09 11:47 AM
 
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MrsS2005
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Re: Need to start supplementing/pumping- How many ounces for a newborn?

Newborns have a pretty small stomach. I'd try 2 oz. at first and if she seems hungry, add an oz. at a time.

Posted 7/10/09 12:27 PM
 

FreeButterfly
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Re: Need to start supplementing/pumping- How many ounces for a newborn?

I *seem* to remember a rule of thumb of 2 1/2 times weight -
10 pounds = 25 ounces

Posted 7/10/09 12:48 PM
 

Mere09
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Re: Need to start supplementing/pumping- How many ounces for a newborn?

My pediatrician told me it's *roughly* an ounce a week in the beginning.

Meaning 1 week old = 1 oz
2 weeks old = 2 oz
...and so on.

Posted 7/10/09 1:21 PM
 
 

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