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amother
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Post Tue, Aug 01 2023, 5:56 am
Is there such a thing as formula feeding on demand, like nursing?
How do I know when to increase amount of ounces
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amother
Raspberry


 

Post Tue, Aug 01 2023, 6:34 am
I had been told if they finish the whole bottle then they’re ready for more ounces.
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WitchKitty




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Aug 01 2023, 6:38 am
They might cry if there's not enough.
But I usually make a bit more than needed so they can always get more if they need. Once they start eating that more I'll make more. There's usually about 1/2 ounce left in the bottle when done.
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amother
Heather  


 

Post Tue, Aug 01 2023, 6:56 am
You can usually tell if the baby looks full and happy. I've had times where my son wouldn't quiet down, no matter what I tried till I gave him a double feeding.
I usually wait 3 hours between feedings but it's not an iron clad rule.
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amother
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Post Tue, Aug 01 2023, 8:07 am
Thanks for the replies. Is there a thing as over feeding. I'm giving 3 oz to a newborn.
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amother
  Heather


 

Post Tue, Aug 01 2023, 8:10 am
There is a thing of overfeeding. How old is this newborn?
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amother
Mimosa


 

Post Tue, Aug 01 2023, 8:17 am
I think newborns take at most 2 ounces. That’s why the hospital bottles are 2 ounces. Your pediatrician should be able to tell you how much your baby should be eating.
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amother
Dodgerblue


 

Post Tue, Aug 01 2023, 9:15 am
amother OP wrote:
Thanks for the replies. Is there a thing as over feeding. I'm giving 3 oz to a newborn.

Not crazy.
If by newborn you mean like 1-2 months old that's pretty typical
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amother
Electricblue


 

Post Tue, Aug 01 2023, 9:17 am
amother Mimosa wrote:
I think newborns take at most 2 ounces. That’s why the hospital bottles are 2 ounces. Your pediatrician should be able to tell you how much your baby should be eating.
My newborn took more than 2 ounces. It depends how big the baby is.
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amother
Quince


 

Post Tue, Aug 01 2023, 9:19 am
It also depends how big ur baby is (meaning weight)
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