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jaysee00
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Really need opinions on amount of formula
OK...I'm kind of annoyed right now because I had my DH call our ped yesterday to find out the range of the amount of formula my DD should be taking.
I am concerned because she is up to 3 meals a day and really doesn't care that much for the bottle anymore. She's also 8 months. She also weighs approx. 14 pounds.
Of course, my ped's office was vague and said it depends on how much solids she's had that day, if she's hungry, blah, blah, blah. I've always liked this office but I swear they can't just give a specific answer.
Well, guess what? She's in bed for the night now and she only had 13 oz today! She had 3 meals but still, I don't think that's enough. On the other hand, how do I force her to take in more?
All opinions welcome. Please!!!
Edited to say that she is teething and I know that it can somewhat affect the intake.
Message edited 10/1/2009 6:54:44 PM.
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1stimemom
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Re: Really need opinions on amount of formula
I think at that age they should be taking at least 18oz
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nov04libride
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Re: Really need opinions on amount of formula
DS is being the same way since starting solids, so I am trying to get him to eat more cereal mixed with formula to still be getting all the necessary nutrients. Maybe try that? I serve about 6 ounces of formula in cereal daily.
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DRMom
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Re: Really need opinions on amount of formula
My kids were at the Dr at 7 months and he told me at least 16 oz. Now I wouldn't worry about 1 day biut if its a pattern of her only taking 13 oz a day then you need to change something. Do you always offer formula first? Before solids?
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jaysee00
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Re: Really need opinions on amount of formula
Posted by nov04libride
DS is being the same way since starting solids, so I am trying to get him to eat more cereal mixed with formula to still be getting all the necessary nutrients. Maybe try that? I serve about 6 ounces of formula in cereal daily.
OK, this might sound dumb  but if I do this...do I decrease the other solids and about how many tbsp of cereal is this? Or do I just mix it until it's the right consistency. Good idea, thanks.
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| Posted 10/1/09 6:56 PM |
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nov04libride
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Re: Really need opinions on amount of formula
Posted by jaysee00
Posted by nov04libride
DS is being the same way since starting solids, so I am trying to get him to eat more cereal mixed with formula to still be getting all the necessary nutrients. Maybe try that? I serve about 6 ounces of formula in cereal daily.
OK, this might sound dumb but if I do this...do I decrease the other solids and about how many tbsp of cereal is this? Or do I just mix it until it's the right consistency. Good idea, thanks.
Depending on how much food DC is willing to eat  , you may end up decreasing other meals. I give the cereal in the morning, but DS still wants lunch and dinner w/ 3-4 bottles among the meals, and sometimes a mid-morning fruit snack. I started in the morning mixing fruit w/ cereal, but when I found DS wasn't taking enough formula I started mixing the cereal w/ formula.
I kind of just do it until it's the right consistency, but kind of runny--when it's really thick it seems to kind of make him choke since it's so dry.
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Re: Really need opinions on amount of formula
My DD is also 8 months and we seem to have the same problem as you. I am not sure if it is teething related as the bottom two have broken through last week or if it has to do with the amount of solids she gets daily. I guess I can't really offer any advice since my DD's daily intake also varies and the ped just let me know that at this age the daily intake will definitely vary. So I wouldn't be so concerned if she took in 13 oz 1 day as long it is not the norm.
Lately, I have been offering the bottle first and then the solids a little while later (i.e. 12 noon 6 oz bottle and then 12:30 or 12:45 lunch) so if she is full she can refuse the solids as opposed to refusing the bottles. I have noticed that her intake did somewhat increase.
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| Posted 10/1/09 7:19 PM |
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DeniseMarie
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Re: Really need opinions on amount of formula
Onnce I started solids, I was lucky if Katie drank 6oz a day. Seriously. She refused her bottles. My ped said dont worry about it, as long as she is not dehydrated. (Producing wet diapers)
At first I was considered, but she was such a good eater with the solid foods, I quickly stopped worrying about it. Some days she wouldnt take the bottle at all.
Now, she wont drink milk either.  its frustrating but i cant force her. I just give her yogurts, cheese, etc
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| Posted 10/1/09 7:31 PM |
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jaysee00
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Re: Really need opinions on amount of formula
Posted by DRMom
My kids were at the Dr at 7 months and he told me at least 16 oz. Now I wouldn't worry about 1 day biut if its a pattern of her only taking 13 oz a day then you need to change something. Do you always offer formula first? Before solids?
No, I actually haven't done that, but I know my sitter has and she said that she still seems to look for the solids. Maybe I should be trying that on my own though too.
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| Posted 10/1/09 7:42 PM |
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Re: Really need opinions on amount of formula
My DD is the same age and still drinks upwards of 30 oz of BM and formula a day. She is a milk-a-holic.
She eats 4 oz of solids 3x per day (1 stage 2 jar or 4 homemade cubes per meal).
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| Posted 10/1/09 7:46 PM |
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