Formula feeding

How much is everyone’s baby eating per feed and per day round about? I’m using the huckleberry app and I’m obsessing a little over it and want to make sure he’s getting what he needs. He’s 10 days old for context so if you could put age that would be super helpful too! He’s getting between 500-600 mls a day but he does spit up quite frequently and doesn’t always finish bottles. Sometimes he only drinks 60mls when feeding and sometimes he’ll drink 120 😅

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Ours was on about 800ml at that time but he’s always been quite a big eater after an initial weight drop! As long as nappies are fine and consistent then baby is probably just taking what he needs. If he’s spitting up a lot you could maybe try smaller feeds but more often during the day x

I’ve been told it’s however many kg (weight) the baby is x 150ml to get your average amount of milk per day. Every baby is different though so please don’t worry if baby isn’t hitting that amount exactly

@Lucy yeah I read that too, in which case he’s hitting what he should be drinking as he was 6.3 when he was born and has put on weight but still a very small guy. And he has plenty of wet and pooey nappies so I’m going to presume he’s getting what he needs

I know how easy it is to be concerned about how much our babies are eating. One of the advice I got was to feed on demand, particularly at the beginning. Babies know how to regulate and feed when they are hungry so if baby doesn't finish a bottle and want to eat later, that is ok. As long as they put on weight and have wet and dirty nappy, there is no need to worry. But if baby doesn't put on weight, that is when you can seek professional advice. I know this is not exactly what you asked for but I hope this is some bit helpful

Around this time my little boy was on around 3 oz every 3-4 hours unless demanded more. The midwife’s were happy with this. Problem is you get told so many different things from different people. I got told by hospital he was drinking too much and then the midwife’s told me if he drinks it all numerous of times to up his feed. You know your baby beat just go with how you feel. Aa long aa his nappies are ok and he’s putting weight on. Xx

My little girl was on around 3oz at that time but every child is different.I think go with the flow baby will tell you if they need more or less. I think as long as they are putting on weight with wet nappies that’s the main thing but if your concerned please contact your midwife as you are under the care for 6 weeks.

My little boy was on about 2/3oz then & was fed every 2/3 hours now he’s nearly 7 weeks old and on 5oz drinks about 740ml in a 24hr period x

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