4 week old eating 5+ oz? Breast milk

Question

I read around 4-6 weeks babies will peak around 3-4 oz. and she is eating over 4-5+ every time (usually every 3 hours) is it okay for her to eat that much?

Answer

Are you pace feeding the bottles? It helps make babies recognize that they are full before guzzling down too much milk and over eating. 
Contrary to what some people may say, it is possible to over feed a baby. It will cause their stomach to stretch and then they will always want more. It also makes it harder for you to keep up with their demand. 
You can also try using a slower flow nipple so they have to work more for the milk instead of having it just flow out with no effort. 
We pace feed with a preemie/newborn flow nipple and my 6 month old never takes more than 4-4.5oz per feeding.

Answer

Are you pace feeding? Because that’s a lot. You could be over feeding and stretching her stomach which can cause issues like reflux, gas, constipation or diarrhea.

Answer

Yes, give baby as much milk as she wants.

Answer

Sure. Give her as much milk as she wants momma. She will eat what she wants and stop.

4 week old eating 5+ oz? Breast milk

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