You must first be logged in to post a new topic.
If you are not registered, please click "Create Account".
| Posted By |
Message |
ChristinaM128
LIF Adult
Member since 8/12 4043 total posts
Name:
Christina
|
Newborn bottle feeding question
My 6 day old baby was downing close to 2 oz when we left the hospital 2 days ago. Now, one feeding reached 2 oz., but typically her feedings are between a half ounce and an ounce. MD wants her eating every 3-4 hrs, and sometimes she can go that, sometimes she needs food more often. It's like she's writhing in pain so I don't want to wait til the 3 hr mark. I already tried upping the nipple to the 1mos size, thinking she couldn't get enough food. But I'm not sure it's that. Do I just feed her less more often? Do I switch bottles? Help!!!!
ETA: I used the nursettes in the hospital, and Avent Naturals here at home
Message edited 12/24/2012 5:46:31 PM.
|
Posted 12/24/12 5:45 PM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
YourMama
LIF Adult
Member since 4/11 913 total posts
Name:
YourMama
|
Re: Newborn bottle feeding question
I never understood the pediatrician's mentality. When they're feeding from the breast you don't know how much they're taking so why is it limited with bottle feeding? Maybe I'm missing something but when my baby was screaming to eat I fed him no matter when the last feeding was.
|
| Posted 12/24/12 5:55 PM |
| |
|
wo0shply
LIF Adult
Member since 11/08 2702 total posts
Name:
Tass
|
Newborn bottle feeding question
I would feed on demand and use a slow flow nipple. Your baby could be going through a growth spurt
|
| Posted 12/24/12 7:27 PM |
| |
|
PreshusSmurf
So in love with my little guys
Member since 1/07 2963 total posts
Name:
Jess
|
Re: Newborn bottle feeding question
I would keep track of the total # of ounces in a day for now and feed on demand, and see how things go. It'll be helpful information when you talk to your pediatrician next.
|
| Posted 12/24/12 8:10 PM |
| |
|
w8andsee
LIF Adult
Member since 10/09 1193 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Newborn bottle feeding question
My pediatrician says feed as needed, but don't let him go more than 3-4 hours between feedings. If he's sleeping I have to wake him up.
Maybe that's what your ped meant too?
|
| Posted 12/24/12 8:19 PM |
| |
|
M514
Hi
Member since 8/10 6011 total posts
Name:
|
Newborn bottle feeding question
I would just feed on demand.
|
| Posted 12/24/12 8:38 PM |
| |
|
prunepie
LIF Adult
Member since 7/06 4357 total posts
Name:
jennifer
|
Re: Newborn bottle feeding question
how much does your dc weigh? imo i would offer 2 to 3 oz every two to three hours...and keep track of total oz per day...try this for a few days and see what happens..congrats!
|
| Posted 12/25/12 12:32 AM |
| |
|
FergieK
Loving my girls
Member since 7/09 2533 total posts
Name:
Fergie
|
Re: Newborn bottle feeding question
I fed dd every two hours and bf so honestly didnt know how much she was getting. I think part of it is they comfort themselves also with the nipple. I didnt space to three hrs till she was 4mo. But she ate small amounts every 2hrs. If lo is hungry i would feed her IMO.
|
| Posted 12/25/12 6:39 AM |
| |
|
Strawberry2468
It's summatime
Member since 3/09 4739 total posts
Name:
Christine
|
Re: Newborn bottle feeding question
Our ped said to feed newborns on demand so that worked for us.
|
| Posted 12/25/12 10:44 AM |
| |
|
Mrs213
????????
Member since 2/09 18986 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Newborn bottle feeding question
Posted by ChristinaM128
My 6 day old baby was downing close to 2 oz when we left the hospital 2 days ago. Now, one feeding reached 2 oz., but typically her feedings are between a half ounce and an ounce. MD wants her eating every 3-4 hrs, and sometimes she can go that, sometimes she needs food more often. It's like she's writhing in pain so I don't want to wait til the 3 hr mark. I already tried upping the nipple to the 1mos size, thinking she couldn't get enough food. But I'm not sure it's that. Do I just feed her less more often? Do I switch bottles? Help!!!!
ETA: I used the nursettes in the hospital, and Avent Naturals here at home
My dd is 3 weeks old and we went through the exact same for a day or 2 when we brought her home. I did the same exact thing (switching the nipples, but it's wasn't that) she was having trouble adjusting from the nursettes to the avent naturals/powder formula. If I felt she was not getting enough to eat I would swiitch back to the nursettes just to make sure. Switched off between the 2 for about a day or 2 until she got use to the new bottles. HTH 
|
| Posted 12/25/12 9:27 PM |
| |
|
Melmel821
Love being a mom!
Member since 5/08 2776 total posts
Name:
Melanie
|
Re: Newborn bottle feeding question
I always feed on demand. The baby didn't read the books your doctor read! Their bellies are tiny and to get the amount of calories they need, they may need to eat more frequently. Sometimes DD went 2 hours and sometimes 4 hours.
|
| Posted 12/26/12 7:01 AM |
| |
|
alli3131
Peanut is here!!!!!!
Member since 5/09 18388 total posts
Name:
Allison
|
Newborn bottle feeding question
At that age I was more concern with oz per day rather than a certain amount per feeding and on a certain schedule.
Try to go with the flow of the baby more. No one baby will fit into a certain scheulde of formula at a certain time. You will learn the babies cues and jsut go with it.
|
| Posted 12/26/12 8:33 AM |
| |
|
Honey2223
LIF Adolescent
Member since 6/11 658 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Newborn bottle feeding question
Posted by w8andsee
My pediatrician says feed as needed, but don't let him go more than 3-4 hours between feedings. If he's sleeping I have to wake him up.
Maybe that's what your ped meant too?
This is exactly what I was told as well. IMO every baby is different and some may need to eat every 2 hours, some may want to eat every 3 hours. I listened to my LO's cues.
|
| Posted 12/26/12 8:51 AM |
| |
|
DreamsofBaby
2 under 2!
Member since 4/11 1208 total posts
Name:
|
Newborn bottle feeding question
I would feed on demand also. My DS is 4 months and still rarely goes 4 hours between feeding except at night. Also make sure you are burping her well. It could be the reason she stops eating.
|
| Posted 12/26/12 9:29 AM |
| |
|
