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Q: How Much Should a Two Week Old Eat???
asked by: havingababy on February 2nd, 2004
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Well my alijah just turned two weeks today and it just seems like hes eating a whole lot( feeding while i'm typing). I mean I kno that thats all they do for a while but I feel like i'm feeding him 4to 5 oz almost every other hour and he sometimes still is hungry. How much is too much??

Lana
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dominicksmommy
replied on February 2nd, 2004
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As long as he is keeping it down he should be fine no big spitups or vomitin after each feed then he should be fine
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jezzica04
replied on February 2nd, 2004
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Hth
Well I dont know but at 2 weeks my little cousins were eating about 4 oz. Every 2-3 hours. But I found a website and this is what they said. Hope this helps!!!

Formula - the baby should take at least 11/2 - 2 ounces every 3-4 hours on a scheduled basis. If the baby seems hungry, increase the number of ounces at each feeding rather than feeding more frequently. Again, there is no need for cereal, babyfood or vitamins. Supplements of water may be given.
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Jaydensmommy
replied on February 2nd, 2004
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Its pefectly normal for him to eat that much as long as he isn't spitting it all up like dominicksmommy said. Was he a large baby at birth? What is his weight?

~sara~
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mumof2
replied on February 3rd, 2004
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You Should Watch What He Eats
I have been told that you can never over feed a baby, its a lie.
I have a friend who's 14 week old baby is the same weight as my 2y/o..... 12 kg or 25pounds. Depending where you come from.
If you are formula feeding follow the instructions supplied to you on the tin, remember though breast is best..... If you are concerned take him to the doctor and get him checked, the doc is really your best advice giver cause he can look at bub 4 u. :d
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havingababy
replied on February 3rd, 2004
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Thax yall well he weighed 7 lbs 4 oz at birth but I dont know how much he weighs now. He hasnt been to the docs office yet. But yea I too heard that u cant over feed a baby but I have a friend whos baby is over weight so. But I did breast feed for a little bit but he wasnt latching on right and I was to exhausted at night to do it but oh well I did it for a week so. But thanks every one. Wink

lana
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