How much breast milk per feeding?

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I'm pumping & leaving my 12 week old for the evening with my in laws. He's taken a bottle before but I've never been away for multiple feedings. He always nurses so im not sure how many ounces per feeding he gets! Any advice?

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It’s hard to say bc babies are more efficient than a pump, so the amount you pump may be different than be actually consumes when nursing. Maybe try a bottle with 4 oz and see how much he drinks? Or 5 if you suspect he drinks more. When I have left my son with parents, I set up the bottles with an ounce more than I think he drinks to make sure he has enough. My baby is 16 weeks and drinks between 3 or 4 ounces every 2-3 hours. EBF. Good luck!

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This information is from kellymom.com; I use the website a ton for questions about breastfeeding. A 3 oz - 4 oz bottle of expressed milk should be PLENTY for a breastfed baby!

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My daughter is 11 weeks and only gets breastmilk bottles. She eats 3 oz every hour

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My babe just started daycare and she takes 6 oz every 3 hours while she’s there. She’s 3 months