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how much milk should my 15 day old baby b taking n how oftenx

Claire - posted on 08/20/2010 ( 6 moms have responded )

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how much milk should my 15 day old baby b taking n how often xx

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Amanda - posted on 08/22/2010

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my son ate 4 ounces at 2 weeks, it all depends on how fast you baby gets full.

Sophia - posted on 08/21/2010

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My daughter would sleep all night and stay awake all day and would take 4 oz every 3-4 hours and my doctor said that was fine. Your baby will tell you if they are still hungry or full. If the baby is spitting up a lot when feeding cut back and try rice cereal in the bottle just to see if baby might have a little bit of reflux. Again that is what my doctor said. (I have a doctor that answers a LOT of questions).

Renae - posted on 08/21/2010

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Most newborns drink between 60 and 150 mls (2 to 5 ounces according to google converter) every 3 hours. However feeding every 2 or 4 hours is also considered normal, just less common. As you can see there is a big range in whats normal. I suggest you let your baby drink as much as they want and feed whenever they are hungry. Also be aware of the 3, 6 and 12 week old growth spurts when some babies feed as often as every hour for a few days.

Ciera - posted on 08/21/2010

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remember they have tiny tiny tummies, start with around 3 ounces and go from there. if hes still hungry feed a bit more, and if he wont stop eating ask a doctor. im sure he will but some dont. i know my friends 1 month old used to take an eight ounce bottle if given to her, and would only puke a bit up with her burp. every baby was different but she had to start feeding her baby some baby cereal because she was eating too much.

Sarh - posted on 08/20/2010

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Feed baby as often as he or she is hungry! If baby is content after a feeding then, baby had enough to eat, if still fussy feed baby more.

Erica - posted on 08/20/2010

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you should really call ur pediatrician if you're concerned. however, most babies that young only take about 2-3 ounces every 3 hours. as long as the baby is peeing and pooping fine, and not losing weight, it's getting enough. congratulations on the new little one!

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