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help! confused about how much milk to give in a bottle (not done bottle before)

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eggybrokenoff · 19/04/2009 18:16

Just giving ds (10 weeks) his first bottle of formula, just because I want him to get used to a bottle, and to make sure he will take formula if for any reason he needs to in future - like if I ever want to go out ever again. I don't intend doing it regularly.

But I don't know how much to give - the amount in the carton seems masses - I can't believe he takes that much from me during his bedtime (or any) feed.

(I've no idea how much to give when I express either. I usually only manage a couple of oz, and he still seems hungry after that)

any advice on amounts please? Are they different for formula and breastmilk?

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timmette · 19/04/2009 18:25

Why not just give the amount stated and see how much he takes of it - that's what I did sometimes he drank it all sometimes less etc - it's a bit trial and error.

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