Not eating enough?

Question

My baby is 2 months old today. How much should she be eating?  She’s only had around 5oz of formula so far today (it’s 2:15pm) and she breastfed for like 15 minutes.  I feel like this isn’t enough?  Or is less than what she usually eats? She had a bad day yesterday (didn’t sleep much. Cried a lot. Stayed at my parents house for the first time for a few hours).  Could that have anything to do with it?

Answer

If you don’t think that’s enough give more 🤷🏼‍♀️ my daughter ate 1 oz until 4 months. Now she’s 7+ months and only eating 3 oz, that’s all she wants. I mean you can tell if baby wants more or less.

Answer

She definitely isn’t eating as much as normal. Typically (or at least based on my doctor) baby should be eating ~4 ounces every 3 hours. So she is a bit behind. The stress could be part of it. She may be getting sick. All can contribute. Try your best to encourage as much as you can so she doesn’t get dehydrated

Answer

Maybe just stressed from a new change in life. If you feel something is wrong call the doc just to be safe. Our pediatrician told us day one to never be afraid to call with anything and everything. Ped docs would rather you call 50 times on things that are small then not call and have it be something.  Plus then they have a worried mom and we all get a bit crazy when our babies arent feeling well. I would call to put you at ease but it sounds like she is having a bad day is all.

Not eating enough?

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