Expressing for an ebf 5mo

[bessie26]

sorry, I'm sure this has been asked million times before, but I'm wondering how much milk I need to express for a feed for my 5month old? She weighs 18lb (8.2kg)

Also, what kind of teats should I get for the bottles? She's never had a bottle before & is greedy a very efficient feeder (most feeds take 10mins), but is also quite sicky, so I don't want to make it too easy for her to down the entire bottle!

Thanks!

[fraktious]

I find my 5mo takes 6 oz a feed and being a greedy, refluxy boy we split it 3oz and 3oz with a small gap in the middle.

We use Avent, some people hate them but we find they're do dissimilar to boob it's different enough for him not to get confused.

[bessie26]

Thanks frak that's really useful. I pumped 130ml (4.5oz) last night so hopefully it won't take too long to get a couple of feeds worth sorted!!

What number teat do you use? We have avent bottles (they came with the pump & steriliser) but I wasn't sure which number to get.

[MigGril]

try this calculator www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/milkcalc.html

The average Bf is around 4oz. The volume doesn't increase as they get older as BM changes.

[fraktious]

We use a size 2 teat or a beaker top well done on the pumping!

[bessie26]

d'oh! I should have thought to look on kellymom, she has the answers to everything! Thanks Mig

frak a beaker? You mean like this?

I did loads of pumping for DD1, but must admit I was very pleased with 130ml for my first session for DD2

[fraktious]

this!

[bessie26]

Oooh! I've never seen one of those before!