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Daily Formula Intake
I can't give you the right formula amount, because my son was born at 8 lbs. 2 oz., and my daughter (which is now 3 1/2) was 7 lbs. 4 oz. when she was born. ...
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- Hi M., Looks like alot of Moms have come through with some great advice already. 4oz every 4 hours is what my daughter did at that age...Sometimes more, sometimes l...
- Hi--The average amount is between 2 to 2.5 times her weight in ounces. So, for example, if a baby is 10 lbs, she would be eating between 20 and 25 ounces a day. And, t...
- I would say she should be taking about a 4 ounce bottle by now. i would say she is going to eat 6-8 bottles a day. i would say both formulas are good. i know the proso...
Formula Switch...
This formula has whey protiens which are very easy for baby to digest. Just remember you can't give it to them for 2 or 3 days and switch again because you ...
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- S., I have a friend who I believe was able to get a note from a doctor stating that her son needed to have the Similac formula. She was also on WIC and I believe sh...
- I know the formula switch is hard on there tummys... I have a 9 week old who is very gassy. You can try gas drops, they are safe for the baby, after every feeding.
- i had your EXACT same problem - you can ask ur doctor about it and if he needs a certain type of enfamil WIC will change that for you with a doctors note. my son just...
Switching from Soy to Regular Formula
The soy will be fine! hang in there...3 months to go! ... My youngest had to be on soy formula also and we switched him to regular milk a month before his 1 ...
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- Hello D., I saw your post and even though I cannot provide much insight I am going throuhg the same thing as you are. I have been exclusively breastfeeding my baby ...
- Hi D.- My son had difficulty dealing with anything but breast milk, though I tried all the alternatives. I would say to keep with whatever works (the soy formula) un...
- You might want to call and ask your dr what he/she thinks. My youngest had to be on soy formula also and we switched him to regular milk a month before his 1 yr birthd...
5 Day Old Baby, 3 Year Old Has a Cold and Wants to Touch - Help!
Oct 12, 2009 ... Love on that 3 year old little boy as much as possible, .... versus a formula fed baby's immunity until the baby is around 3 months old. ...
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- When I told my husband about your post, he jokingly asked me if I posted this and forgot I did. :) My 2.5 year old son got a virus from a friend of his and then passe...
- J., I too have a newborn and two older children. Here's some advice: 1. Keep the baby in a pack n play, swing or crib - off the floor where "big brother" can ...
- Love on that 3 year old little boy as much as possible, and your immunities to the virus will kick in and be passed to the baby. You of course will risk getting sick, ...
He Won't Take Formula
When I changed my daughter to formula I mixed it 1/4 formula to 3/4 breast milk then after a week I reduced the breast milk to 1/2 & just kept reducing it ...
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- Hey there. I've breastfed all my kiddies, never had any problem with weaning, but I have some interesting info for you. I was reading in a health book that when you n...
- Maybe you should pump some breast milk and put that into a sippy cup or bottle. I have daughters that are now age 3 and 5 and both of them never took formula or any m...
- Try milk! I switched my daughter at 10 months from formula to milk. He may just be ready! Good Luck!
How Much Should a Three Week Old Eat?
My son was on a oatmeal suppliment w/ formula by the time he was a few weeks ... much BUT I only say that because my 3 boys all had tummy/gas issues..so the ...
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- Babies know how much they should be eating! They eat when they are hungry and stop when they aren't. Honestly I wouldn't worry about comparing how much your baby is ...
- My son was on a oatmeal suppliment w/ formula by the time he was a few weeks old. I had a cousin that had to have his formula supplimented w/ rice cereal at 6 weeks!!...
- follow this link to www.kellymom.com - it has great info and even a calculator to help you figure out how much your baby is eating. i fed on demand and my son is now a...
Go and Grow Formula by Similac
I had no problems using the same formula with each of my kids (Similac - but the Kirkland ... He did just fine and now is a very healthy and happy 3 yr old! ...
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- Do what works for you!!! My son never transitioned with some special transition formula, rather I started him on other foods and then, when he was about 1 yr, started...
- The rest of the world seems to be able to get by without Go and Grow so I think you'll be fine! Seriously, I've never heard of it, but it seems like one more way to...
- Hi L.! My best friends mom is a dietician and she told both of us that it really is a waste of money. I stuck with my Kirkland brand formula with DHA until we made t...
Soy Formula
My son was put on soy formula (was in NICU for a week--long story) because of an intolerance ... Questions About Using Soy Formula for My 3 Month Old Baby ...
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- HI N., I just wanted to let you know that we fed our little girl Soy formula the first yr of her life and she did great! She wasn't able to drink the regular stuff ...
- I am doing the same thing. I breastfeed as much as I can and I supplement with soy formula when I work. I was pumping, but two electic pumps broke and i can't afford...
- My son was put on soy formula (was in NICU for a week--long story) because of an intolerance of regular formula & his reflux. He drank that for the first year, switch...
Breastfeeding and Formula
I'm hoping a bottle of formula might help him sleep a bit longer during the night because he is still up every 2-3 hours during the night. ...
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- Hello E. and congrats and your new bundle of joy. I breastfeed my little boy (now 3) for the first two months then I pumped for a month after that and fead him with th...
- Hi, E. I definitely can relate to the spitting up part of your story. I attempted to breastfeed/pump for my kids, to no avail. The longest I went was 3 wks of pumpi...
- At his age, it's perfectly normal for him to wake up every 2 or 3 hours. Giving him formula isn't going to make him sleep more. If he's throwing up after nursing, it c...
Help with Introducing Formula
P.D. answers from Hickory on August 3, 2008. L., When I changed over/introduced my daughter Haylee to formula I had to let her get a little hungrier than ...
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- I am not understanding why you want to switch now. You have just become a really good nursing pair. Express your milk and leave a bottle or sippy cup, don't be gone to...
- L., When I changed over/introduced my daughter Haylee to formula I had to let her get a little hungrier than usual and when I gave her the bottle she drank it. You ma...
- I have four children. Two of my children nursed and easily transitioned to a bottle and formula. Two of my children never took a bottle. We tried everything--differ...
