how much formula to feed a 4 week old

[lubella]

I know this is like asking how long is a piece of string but could I hear your opinions - I have a VV HUNGRY baby who is demanding more after every feed and I am worried about giving too much xx

I don't know how much you are currently giving your LO. I think we were doing 4/5oz maybe. Ive such a bad memory. Though you can't over feed a baby so they say. They will either stop drinking or bring it back up.

HTH

we are currently giving 4 sometimes 5 oz every 3-4 hours but LO is mad hungry and DH and I are in a real conflict as he says I may over feed her - really hard to kow what to do !

I had a mad hungry baby who I had to keep feeding - she was on 6 ounce feeds at 4 wks and at six wks managed an incredible 12 ounces in one feed. I was with the health visitor at the time and she was

Hope this is not controversial, but don't see any reason why you should "feed on demand" with ff babies as well as bf - if she wants it, just let her have it. If you over-feed her, she'll soon let you know by depositing it all over you!

Good luck xx

Yep dd starving at 4 weeks, must be a growth spurt thing! Just feed her until she stops wanting it!

will do - just thought there might be some guidelines on it or summat...but as ever I guess it's down to the individual
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will do - just thought there might be some guidelines on it or summat...but as ever I guess it's down to the individual
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