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mrsanonymous
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Formula feed schedule
Most sites I've read say to feed on demand and not exceed 32 oz in a day, but I'm hoping to have some more clear direction on what a 'normal' amount of formula is at different stages. My one month old seems so hungry lately! He is getting 3-3.5 oz every 3 hrs but the past couple of days he wants more. I would like to increase but don't want to overdo it and make him uncomfortable. Can you share how much your one month old FF DC was/is getting? TIA!
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alli3131
Peanut is here!!!!!!
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Allison
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Formula feed schedule
They won't over eat. Give as much as they want.
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| Posted 5/4/14 8:47 PM |
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OhBoyorGirl
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Re: Formula feed schedule
I can't remember how much DD was drinking at that age, but I do know I'd up each bottle .5-1oz whenever she consistently was draining the bottle. For a few months she def drank more than 32oz/day- more like 36.
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| Posted 5/4/14 9:09 PM |
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keepingsecrets
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Re: Formula feed schedule
Posted by alli3131
They won't over eat. Give as much as they want.
this is exactly what i was going to say!
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| Posted 5/4/14 9:31 PM |
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Pinkisles
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Re: Formula feed schedule
Posted by mrsanonymous
Most sites I've read say to feed on demand and not exceed 32 oz in a day, but I'm hoping to have some more clear direction on what a 'normal' amount of formula is at different stages. My one month old seems so hungry lately! He is getting 3-3.5 oz every 3 hrs but the past couple of days he wants more. I would like to increase but don't want to overdo it and make him uncomfortable. Can you share how much your one month old FF DC was/is getting? TIA!
My son is 11 weeks and he gets 4 oz every 3 hours. He goes longer overnight (about6-8 hours).
He's been drinking like this since about one month. If he guzzles down his bottle and wants more I offer a small 2oz bottle. He usually only does this at night
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| Posted 5/4/14 11:51 PM |
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jteach
2 and through
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Jess
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Formula feed schedule
Ds is 2 months, he drinks 5-6oz a bottle every 4 hrs. At night he can go 6hrs
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islandersgirl74
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Michelle
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Re: Formula feed schedule
Posted by alli3131
They won't over eat. Give as much as they want.
I agree. I never fed on demand. For us it worked better being on a schedule. DD was fed every 3 hours or so and if I felt she was hungry I would give her a little more. We never had problems.
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| Posted 5/5/14 5:52 AM |
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NYCGirl80
I love my kiddies!
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Re: Formula feed schedule
Feed your baby when he's hungry! Especially at 1 month old. They are growing fast and need nourishment.
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| Posted 5/5/14 11:30 AM |
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JDubs
different, not less
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Re: Formula feed schedule
Posted by alli3131
They won't over eat. Give as much as they want.
ITA
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| Posted 5/5/14 12:29 PM |
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Cheeks24
Living a dream
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Cheeks
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Formula feed schedule
He's growing and it's okay to feed on demand.
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| Posted 5/5/14 1:14 PM |
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Strawberry2468
It's summatime
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Re: Formula feed schedule
Posted by keepingsecrets
Posted by alli3131
They won't over eat. Give as much as they want.
this is exactly what i was going to say!
Exactly!
If you overfeed, he will spit it up then you know. But generally you cant overfeed. Sometimes they need more got a growth spurt. I found it increases with weight, but there really isn't a chart on how much and when.
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| Posted 5/5/14 1:18 PM |
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caps612
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Re: Formula feed schedule
We fed every 4 hours, a schedule worked great for us. When he could not last 4 hours, we increased the amount per feeding, but topped out at 6 oz 5 times a day... then 6, 6, 6, 8 when we went down to 4 bottles.
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