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Q: Newborn feedings
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tumultuous
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Anyhow, my point is - how much to feed, how often, and at what ages. Currently, she's eating every two hours, and anywhere from 2-4 ounces at each feeding. Surprisingly, as much as she is eating, I still have so much milk that I already have 50 bags of frozen breast milk in the freezer.
So, if anyone could answer, I'd greatly appreciate it. She was born underweight, and while is still small, she's gaining weight so fast, I am a bit worried she'll gain too much weight with her daddy's family history (and the problems that go with obesity). Thanks a bunch!!
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tumultuous
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tumultuous
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We do a mix of breast and bottle (still breast milk in the bottle), mainly because before she started latching recently, my husband loved that he got to feed her as often as I did. But thank you very much. 
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mominashoe
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Don't worry at all about obesity when it comes to feeding your baby breast milk. She knows when he's hungry and how much she needs. Babies eat on instinct and sometimes comfort, but they will stop when they are full. Comfort nursing is perfectly fine too and recommended. They need that closeness!
It's great that you have so much milk stored up and that your husband can help out with the feedings. Your milk will regulate itself after a while and you won't have so much excess.
If you do decide to give her formula, you can always ask your pediatrician how much she recommends for your baby and you can keep tabs on her weight gain with well-baby checkups.
Congratulations on your baby
It's great that you have so much milk stored up and that your husband can help out with the feedings. Your milk will regulate itself after a while and you won't have so much excess.
If you do decide to give her formula, you can always ask your pediatrician how much she recommends for your baby and you can keep tabs on her weight gain with well-baby checkups.
Congratulations on your baby
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tumultuous
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I'm not going to give her formula, for the main reasons of having enough breast milk and also because formula is an unecessary hassle/expense.
Also, for those of you who have children old enough for solid foods, at what age should you start your child on actual food? I've heard as early as 3 months, and as late as 8-9 months.
P.S. Though this has nothing to do with this topic, I finally got 6 1/2 hours of continuous sleep!! My husband let me sleep the whole night and took care of Isabelle.
Also, for those of you who have children old enough for solid foods, at what age should you start your child on actual food? I've heard as early as 3 months, and as late as 8-9 months.
P.S. Though this has nothing to do with this topic, I finally got 6 1/2 hours of continuous sleep!! My husband let me sleep the whole night and took care of Isabelle.
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mominashoe
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Starting on solids is just best to do when you think your baby is ready. Starting as early as three months could cause the baby to develop allergies, so it's best to wait. If you want to start, don't try to do it before four months. I have never seen 3 months actually recommended, though some health professionals might in some special cases. I usually wait until 5 months at the very earliest and my last baby I didn't start until after she turned 6 months and she was exclusively breastfeeding until then.
The AAP recommends breatfeeding as a sole source of the baby's food for the first six months. I have done this and my babies have always been happy and fat (in a good way). If your baby is happ just on breastmilk, then let him take his time in transitioning
The AAP recommends breatfeeding as a sole source of the baby's food for the first six months. I have done this and my babies have always been happy and fat (in a good way). If your baby is happ just on breastmilk, then let him take his time in transitioning
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tumultuous
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Lilly Ivy
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mominashoe
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| My sister waited until her son was 7 months (I believe due to reading something about a baby's digestive system not being ready until then), and he's TINY at 10 months old. By tiny, I mean he has just started wearing his 3-6 month clothes. It's almost funny to see this tiny baby pulling himself up and trying to walk, since he can't see over anything.
That's why I was asking-I don't want to do it too late and possibly harm her growth, but I also don't want to do it too early when she can't handle it. I'm in no rush-she's got her whole life to eat, and I was planning on breastfeeding for the first year at least, so... |
I can see why you have some concerns, although there are other factors that have to be considered when it comes to growth. Genetics has a lot to do with their size. If she was a preemie, then she would be a little behind too. If you take your baby to her checkups, and she stays on the right curve for her own development, then what you are doing is fine. If not, your pediatrician should have some helpful advice to get her on the right track.
I'm glad you are getting more sleep. It's always such a relief when that happens! Kudos to you for breastfeeding too
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Sedux
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