carolyngrace have you called the dr? I'd rather them say wait it out than Dr Google.
I know this has been asked before, but it's been awhile & my mom is making me question myself... J is currently getting 30 oz of bottles split across 5 bottles. She is 7 months and almost a week. She's probably almost 15 lbs (a peanut I know). Is that enough? She does protest that she wants more. She also gets about 3-4 oz of solids across the day.
I started to answer and then realized the answer may be different for BF vs FF
Well she's on mostly formula, but gets 2-3 oz of bm (I know it's stupid to even count this) as I'm weaning off pumping.
I started to answer and then realized the answer may be different for BF vs FF
Well she's on mostly formula, but gets 2-3 oz of bm (I know it's stupid to even count this) as I'm weaning off pumping.
I'm not familiar with FF but a quick search looks like it should be limited to no more than 32oz/day after solids are introed. So I'd say 30 oz if plenty. If still hungry try adding more solids.
Well she's on mostly formula, but gets 2-3 oz of bm (I know it's stupid to even count this) as I'm weaning off pumping.
I'm not familiar with FF but a quick search looks like it should be limited to no more than 32oz/day after solids are introed. So I'd say 30 oz if plenty. If still hungry try adding more solids.
That's what I was thinking. Plus she still eats every 3 hrs I feel like most ff go longer between bottles so maybe they have more ounces per bottle. My mom thinks 6oz isn't enough, she should be up to 8oz.
I'm not familiar with FF but a quick search looks like it should be limited to no more than 32oz/day after solids are introed. So I'd say 30 oz if plenty. If still hungry try adding more solids.
That's what I was thinking. Plus she still eats every 3 hrs I feel like most ff go longer between bottles so maybe they have more ounces per bottle. My mom thinks 6oz isn't enough, she should be up to 8oz.
Maybe try 8 oz bottles and see if she stretches it longer? I don't think 8 oz bottles of formula is too much. (I remember my friend giving her son 8 oz and I was thinking that was a lot until I realized the difference bw BM/formula makeup)
I'm not familiar with FF but a quick search looks like it should be limited to no more than 32oz/day after solids are introed. So I'd say 30 oz if plenty. If still hungry try adding more solids.
That's what I was thinking. Plus she still eats every 3 hrs I feel like most ff go longer between bottles so maybe they have more ounces per bottle. My mom thinks 6oz isn't enough, she should be up to 8oz.
You could also try 6 1/2 or 7 oz first and see if that satisfies her, instead of jumping straight to 8 oz. We are also doing 6 oz per bottle and will continue to do so until O seems to want more.
Are the amounts for formula vs breastmilk really that different?
Breastmilk composition/calories change as the baby gets older. They typically (though always exceptions) won't need to take more than 4ish oz/feeding. (Granted some might take 5-6oz). Whereas formula stays the same.
That's what I was thinking. Plus she still eats every 3 hrs I feel like most ff go longer between bottles so maybe they have more ounces per bottle. My mom thinks 6oz isn't enough, she should be up to 8oz.
You could also try 6 1/2 or 7 oz first and see if that satisfies her, instead of jumping straight to 8 oz. We are also doing 6 oz per bottle and will continue to do so until O seems to want more.
This makes more sense then jumping straight to 8. Less waste too if she isn't ready.
Post by beersandweirs on Jan 10, 2016 20:05:24 GMT -5
So this is a really stupid question, but does anyone feel like they can't "stuff" themselves like they did when they were pregnant and early post partum? I have always kind of had a sensitive stomach, but I did pretty well eating large meals and not getting nauseous while I was pregnant and for a while after. But the last two weekends I have eaten big meals and have felt nauseous after. I even threw up last weekend.
That's what I was thinking. Plus she still eats every 3 hrs I feel like most ff go longer between bottles so maybe they have more ounces per bottle. My mom thinks 6oz isn't enough, she should be up to 8oz.
Maybe try 8 oz bottles and see if she stretches it longer? I don't think 8 oz bottles of formula is too much. (I remember my friend giving her son 8 oz and I was thinking that was a lot until I realized the difference bw BM/formula makeup)
We don't mind the every three hours thing. She STTN, so it's every three hours during the day.
I was more seeing if the 30 oz seemed too little. I think that she's fine with the 6oz bottles, she doesn't whine for more and sometimes leaves a half an ounce.
Thanks for everyone's input! It is very much appreciated!
Maybe try 8 oz bottles and see if she stretches it longer? I don't think 8 oz bottles of formula is too much. (I remember my friend giving her son 8 oz and I was thinking that was a lot until I realized the difference bw BM/formula makeup)
We don't mind the every three hours thing. She STTN, so it's every three hours during the day.
I was more seeing if the 30 oz seemed too little. I think that she's fine with the 6oz bottles, she doesn't whine for more and sometimes leaves a half an ounce.
Thanks for everyone's input! It is very much appreciated!
I would say it depends on the kid. J eats 7 or 8 oz per bottle, usually 5 bottles per day every 3 hours. He also has 3 or 4 oz of solids at night between the last 2 bottles, and sometimes some during the day at home.
Out of curiosity musicfrk2002 how much does your J weigh?
No clue. He was a little over 15 lbs at his 6 month appointment. He was eating 6 oz bottles then, and solids maybe twice a week. I will try weighing him tomorrow.
Out of curiosity musicfrk2002 how much does your J weigh?
No clue. He was a little over 15 lbs at his 6 month appointment. He was eating 6 oz bottles then, and solids maybe twice a week. I will try weighing him tomorrow.
My J was a touch over 14 lbs at her 6 mo. I was just wondering if that has an impact on how much they eat.
Post by periwinkledaydreams on Jan 10, 2016 21:47:56 GMT -5
Random question for anyone who used to breatfeed but stopped.. so I was breastfeeding up until about 4ish months so a little over 2 months ago. I'm not producing anymore per se, but I'm not all the way dried up either. Anyone else? Experiences here? Its like colostrum-ish consistency. Eff tmi, yall my sisters now
Random question for anyone who used to breatfeed but stopped.. so I was breastfeeding up until about 4ish months so a little over 2 months ago. I'm not producing anymore per se, but I'm not all the way dried up either. Anyone else? Experiences here? Its like colostrum-ish consistency. Eff tmi, yall my sisters now
I stopped at one month. But it took me a long time to dry up. A lot longer than I was expecting. But that's all I have to add. Lol
Random question for anyone who used to breatfeed but stopped.. so I was breastfeeding up until about 4ish months so a little over 2 months ago. I'm not producing anymore per se, but I'm not all the way dried up either. Anyone else? Experiences here? Its like colostrum-ish consistency. Eff tmi, yall my sisters now
I stopped at one month. But it took me a long time to dry up. A lot longer than I was expecting. But that's all I have to add. Lol
I definitely wasn't expecting leaky boobs months later! Especially since they shrunk right back to original size right away. Womp womp.
Post by holliberry28 on Jan 11, 2016 10:49:33 GMT -5
stinybean, I read that 28-32 oz is a good range. M also still eats every 3 hours, 5 times a day, and has between 5-6 oz. So, some days 25 oz, other days 30 oz. He's getting about 1-2 ounces of solids, 2 or 3 times a day. Our problem is that everything he eats constipates him.
carolyngrace have you called the dr? I'd rather them say wait it out than Dr Google.
I know this has been asked before, but it's been awhile & my mom is making me question myself... J is currently getting 30 oz of bottles split across 5 bottles. She is 7 months and almost a week. She's probably almost 15 lbs (a peanut I know). Is that enough? She does protest that she wants more. She also gets about 3-4 oz of solids across the day.
We just recently made the transition from mostly pumped breast milk with a little formula to all formula as well. DS is around 18 lbs and has a hard time taking more than 6 oz at a time, and probably eating about 30 oz a day as well, with about two (small) solids meals thrown in. I'm trying to get him to take more in his bottles but keep them spaced the same through the day, but only because he's still waking up for night feeds and we're trying to reduce/eliminate those. Our ped always said to just feed him if he's hungry, so that's what we try to do and not get too hung up on exactly how much he's taking in. It sounds like you're right about average though.
For those of you with babies who have teeth- when on earth do you brush them? I don't nurse B to sleep, but it definitely puts him in a "I'm ready to go to bed" kind of mood. Brushing his teeth completely wakes him up and it is difficult to get him to go back into that sleepy mode. Thoughts? What are you all doing?
For those of you with babies who have teeth- when on earth do you brush them? I don't nurse B to sleep, but it definitely puts him in a "I'm ready to go to bed" kind of mood. Brushing his teeth completely wakes him up and it is difficult to get him to go back into that sleepy mode. Thoughts? What are you all doing?
I have just been wiping her teeth down with a washcloth after she finishes eating and before putting her down in the crib.
For those of you with babies who have teeth- when on earth do you brush them? I don't nurse B to sleep, but it definitely puts him in a "I'm ready to go to bed" kind of mood. Brushing his teeth completely wakes him up and it is difficult to get him to go back into that sleepy mode. Thoughts? What are you all doing?
Doing it as part of the bathtub routine has always worked for us with both kids!
Anyone's LO seeming to want less milk once starting solids? She has cereal in the am, and baby food for dinner. Dr said I can offer solids at lunch, but I haven't tried yet. I can't figure out if she wants less overall, of if she is just ready to stretch to 4 hours between bottles during the day. If she does this, she only takes 2 bottles while I'm gone at work. Should I up the size (from 4 oz) to 5-6 so she still has at least the chance to take the same amount of milk? Or am I overthinking. I'm also worried about a supply dip (coincides with my new diet/calorie counting. Hmmm... Must. Have. Donut.) I keep having to remind myself that of all of the thing that might happen to her, starvation is not high on the list. I don't know why I stress about this so much.
Post by beersandweirs on Jan 14, 2016 14:58:59 GMT -5
I feel like this is weird, but does it seems like anyone else's baby's poop smells less fragrant since starting solids? Like her poop still smells, but it's not as strong as it was before.
I feel like this is weird, but does it seems like anyone else's baby's poop smells less fragrant since starting solids? Like her poop still smells, but it's not as strong as it was before.
Nope. Definitely not. J had peaches and pears one night and had the stinkiest poop ever the next two mornings.
Post by beersandweirs on Jan 15, 2016 8:56:54 GMT -5
Maybe I was just more used to the way BF poops smelled that I knew for sure she had pooped. Now I find myself questioning it, and I am wrong about half the time.
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