DS is 16 weeks old and I have been slowly moving him from EBF to formula. As of this week he now has 4 formula feeds per 24 hours, 210ml per feed following instructions on the (European version of Aptamil) carton for a baby of his weight (over 6kg).
I went to the paediatrician today and told her that I have also been BF him once in the night when he wakes (going through dreaded 4 month sleep regression I think). She said that having 4 feeds of 210ml in 24 hours is sufficient and I shouldn't give him bottle or breast in the night as at 4 months he can make it through the night without feeding.
It somehow doesn't seem enough though and he seems hungry at 2am. She said it was because he was used to feeding in the night rather than him needing it. Does this sound correct? And will he turn out to be obese if I do BF him in the night??? Thanks.
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NichyNoo · 03/12/2010 11:36
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