How much expressed milk will I need for my 5 week old?

[newmummy01]

First message I've posted here so hopefully someone can help! My DH and I are off to an evening wedding reception in a couple of weeks when our DD will be 5 weeks old. How much milk do I need to express for this night out? I don't intend to drink when I'm out so only need enough to cover the evening.

[shonaspurtle]

I don't know how much it depends on the baby, but my ds was satisfied with about 4oz every 3 hours at that age. I would err on the side of caution though!

[shonaspurtle]

Here's a calculator from the Kellymom site which might be useful

[LIZS]

I'd say 4-5oz but you may want to leave several smaller amounts so none goes to waste if she wants less. You can always freeze any untouched left overs.

[newmummy01]

Thanks to you both for responding - that's great! Need to get to work expressing now! Shonaspurtle thanks also for the link.