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ThreeCats
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feeding guide
Does anyone know a website that has a feeding guideline?
Amount of oz. per day for your baby's weight/age
TY!
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Posted 10/14/06 10:08 PM  |
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pharmcat2000
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Re: feeding guide
There are a few that I have found useful. I just googled "how much to feed baby" and several choices came up.
HTH
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| Posted 10/15/06 5:30 AM |
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ThreeCats
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Re: feeding guide
Multiply your baby's weight times 2.5 ounces
If your baby isn't eating any solids (as he shouldn't before 4 to 6 months of age), the general rule of thumb is to offer him 2.5 ounces of formula per pound of body weight each day. So if your baby weighs 6 pounds, you'll give him about 15 ounces of formula in a 24-hour period. If he weighs 10 pounds, he should drink 25 ounces in a 24-hour period.
Consider your baby's age
How much formula your baby needs depends not only on his weight but also on his age. If you're starting a newborn on formula, try giving him only an ounce or two at each feeding for the first week. Let his hunger guide you.
By the time he's about 1 month old, he'll probably be up to 3 or 4 ounces at each feeding and will consume 18 to 32 ounces in one day. From the age of 2 months to 6 months, you should be feeding your baby 4 to 6 ounces at a feeding, and he'll take in 23 to 32 ounces a day. (Some parents find that an increase of about one ounce per month works out about right.)
Once your baby reaches 6 months, you can feed him 6 to 8 ounces at a feeding, up to around 32 ounces of formula per day. At this point you should start adding solid foods to his diet, if you haven't already. You'll find that as your baby gets older, he will drink fewer bottles with more formula.
If you're worried that your baby isn't eating enough, take a look at his weight gain and talk with his doctor. She can tell you whether your baby's intake is appropriate for his size and age, and advise you about changes you should make to adapt to your baby's individual needs.
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| Posted 10/15/06 9:49 AM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: feeding guide
I never paid attention to those. I just fed him what he needed when he needed it. I can tell when he want's more and doesn't want anymore.
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| Posted 10/15/06 9:50 AM |
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ThreeCats
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Re: feeding guide
If I go by the 2.5 x baby weight he should be comsuming 35 oz a day  He is only 11 1/2 weeks old
I just switched to bottle (I was only BF) so this counting ounces is new for me. He seems to be eating about 24 oz a day
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| Posted 10/15/06 9:53 AM |
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ThreeCats
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Re: feeding guide
Posted by 5ofClubs
I never paid attention to those. I just fed him what he needed when he needed it. I can tell when he want's more and doesn't want anymore.
He will let me know if he needs more!!!
trying to figure out if I should make a 3 or 5 oz bottle is really tricky!!!
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| Posted 10/15/06 9:56 AM |
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