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 How much and how often does your newborn eat?
	
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NK926LIF Adult
 
 Member since 6/05 1140 total posts Name:Natalie
 | How much and how often does your newborn eat? I have been bottle feeding Marissa (I pump for breastmilk) and I generally feed her about 3 and half oz. every 3-4 hours during the day and 4 oz every 3.5-4 hours at night.  She's exactly 3 weeks old today.I'm just not sure if I'm feeding her too much (if there's such a thing).  She always burps and rarely spits up so I think I'm giving her the right amount.  Is there a general guideline to follow when it comes to how much and how often to feed newborns? Also, is there a difference when it comes to breastmilk vs. formula?
 TIA!
 |  		| Posted 10/7/05 2:54 PM   |  
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HillandRonLIF Adult
 Member since 5/05 2922 total posts Name:Hillary
 | Re: How much and how often does your newborn eat? You can never overfeed a baby.... I am getting that drilled into my head by my husband and my pediatricians... 
 Jacob is 5 weeks old and I am feeding him during the day every 3 hours or so 4-4.5 oz of formula a feeding. At night before he goes to bed I am giving him 4.5 oz at around 11:30 pm and now he has been sleeping until 5:30 in the morning...
 |  		| Posted 10/7/05 3:46 PM   |  
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EireannTwo ladies and a gentleman!
 
 Member since 5/05 12165 total posts Name:
 | Re: How much and how often does your newborn eat? Katherine is 4 weeks old.  We give her two bottles of formula a day and the rest of the time I nurse--that is about 8 breastfeedings a day give or take.  She will go from between 1 to 2 1/2 hours between feedings during the day and about 3-4 overnight.
 I have no idea how much breastmilk she drinks, but she averages 20 minute feedings.  As for the bottles, she drinks anywhere from 2 1/2 oz. to 4 oz.
 
 My pediatrician also said give her as much as she wants and when she wants.  I think the average is feedings every 2-3 hours?
 |  		| Posted 10/7/05 4:22 PM   |  
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