How much is enough?

Question

Hello, my 11 day old son eats every 2-3 hours and downs about 1.5-2 oz. every feeding. He weighs about 6.2 oz. he is behind on weight gain that is why we started bottle feeding so we could see how much he was eating. We alternate back and forth between formula and and pumped breast milk. Is he eating enough?

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I was told by my lactation consultant that newborns are supposed to be eating 2-4 oz. my baby is now 11 weeks old, and she eats 3 oz if it's a midnight snack lol but usually she'll eat 5oz, and if she's really hungry, 6oz. If your baby is content with what you give him, then stick to it

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Feed him until he’s full. 
Personally, I fed my babies based on their needs and I never followed a schedule.

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If baby is draining the bottle add another oz on X

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My little one is 5 weeks and typically takes 3-4 oz, every 3 hrs of pumped breast milk. Usually closer to 4. She was 6 lbs 4 oz at birth and weighed 7 lbs 9 oz at her 1 month appointment. As long as your baby is growing on track you don't need to worry. Your baby should tell you if they are satisfied by pulling away from the bottle or refusing more if you stop and start up again. I take frequent breaks during bottle feeding to make sure I don't accidentally force feed her. I stop every 30 mL or so to burp her and run her back. If she is VERY hungry still, she will start to cry again or make her I'm about to cry face. If she is satisfied or nearly satisfied, she will start to get sleepy and snuggly, and not fuss if I try to talk or play with her. Best of luck!

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Every baby is different with how much they eat. My LO was eating the same at the time (formula and pumped breast milk) and she's now 4 weeks and eating 4 oz every 3 hrs. You could also try Poly•Vi•Sol to help with weight gain

How much is enough?

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