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how much formula to feed a 4 week old

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lubella · 11/01/2007 15:10

I know this is like asking how long is a piece of string but could I hear your opinions - I have a VV HUNGRY baby who is demanding more after every feed and I am worried about giving too much xx

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Beabea · 11/01/2007 15:12

I don't know how much you are currently giving your LO. I think we were doing 4/5oz maybe. Ive such a bad memory. Though you can't over feed a baby so they say. They will either stop drinking or bring it back up.

HTH

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lubella · 11/01/2007 15:44

we are currently giving 4 sometimes 5 oz every 3-4 hours but LO is mad hungry and DH and I are in a real conflict as he says I may over feed her - really hard to kow what to do !

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Cashncarry · 11/01/2007 15:59

I had a mad hungry baby who I had to keep feeding - she was on 6 ounce feeds at 4 wks and at six wks managed an incredible 12 ounces in one feed. I was with the health visitor at the time and she was

Hope this is not controversial, but don't see any reason why you should "feed on demand" with ff babies as well as bf - if she wants it, just let her have it. If you over-feed her, she'll soon let you know by depositing it all over you!

Good luck xx

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fizzbuzz · 11/01/2007 16:53

Yep dd starving at 4 weeks, must be a growth spurt thing! Just feed her until she stops wanting it!

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lubella · 11/01/2007 18:39

will do - just thought there might be some guidelines on it or summat...but as ever I guess it's down to the individual
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lubella · 11/01/2007 18:39

will do - just thought there might be some guidelines on it or summat...but as ever I guess it's down to the individual
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