Breastmilk from bottle. How many ounces?

Question

My little is 6 going on 7 months and gets breastmilk from a bottle. He gets about 24-32 oz a day as well as just starting solids. He eats about every 2.5-3 hours and he eats like 3 ounces a feeding. I’ve tried to get him to eat more like 5 ounces a feeding but he refused and pulls away. We changed the nipple flow so it’s not that he needs a faster flow.
Is this normal? What can I do to increase ounces per feeding?

Answer

You don't increase the amount of breastmilk!! It's 1-1.5oz or hour regardless of age(after 1 month old)

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My LC said 3-4.5 oz is all they should take.  Your body adjusts the milk calories and nutrients for their age.

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Sounds normal. My girl eats about 4oz every 4-5 hours. You dont need to increase breastmilk amounts, it will change with his age to provide what he needs to grow and be full. 
My girl was born in April and I recently found a frozen bag I pumped in April. Compared to the milk I pump now at almost 7 months, theres a very visible difference.

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That's not unusual. My son never drank more than 4 oz a feeding. He will drink til he's full, no need to try and get him to take more.

Breastmilk from bottle. How many ounces?

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