Q for mums who formula feed please

kaylou109 · Apr 11th, 2012, 15:00 PM

Hey,

I am formula feeding after a very long and depressing battle to breastfeed I had to call it a day...

anyway my 3 week old feeds about every 3 hours but sometimes she wakes after say 2 hours, but only wants an ounce instead of the usual 3-4 ounces, is this normal, i was worried i was feeding her when she not hungry but she def wants it n after the ounce she sleeps.

thanks in advance for any replies

kay xx

aliss · Apr 11th, 2012, 15:13 PM

This is normal.

Just like a breastfed baby, they will take various amounts depending on their need at the moment. Remember at 21 days-ish there is yet another growth spurt and that, combined with her very young age, her feeding will be erratic. Expect to waste a lot of formula at this time, unfortunately. As time goes on, it will regulate a little more.

seoj · Apr 11th, 2012, 15:19 PM

Very common for Newborns... in time it will even out. But my LO still does this from time to time. She has her "average" feeds... about 4oz every 2-3hrs, but sometimes she just doesn't want it all or wants more...

I also had a long battle trying to BF... no fun! Sorry you had to go through that

I remember while I was pumping it was such a bummer when she "wasted" my BM! That was precious stuff! LOL. Still not fun when formula goes to waste... but least we can buy more

mum2b2009 · Apr 11th, 2012, 15:28 PM

Just go with the flow..its fine

Karlie06 · Apr 11th, 2012, 15:52 PM

Thats normal, just feed your baby when hungry and you will find your lo develops their own routine xx

2ndtimeluckyX · Apr 11th, 2012, 17:06 PM

Totally normal, especially as you have been bf'ing. Baby is used to just drinking what she wants and whenever she wants it. She will slowly get herself into some sort of routine over time. She's still so young, just go with the flow

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kaylou109 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 249	Q for mums who formula feed please Hey, I am formula feeding after a very long and depressing battle to breastfeed I had to call it a day... anyway my 3 week old feeds about every 3 hours but sometimes she wakes after say 2 hours, but only wants an ounce instead of the usual 3-4 ounces, is this normal, i was worried i was feeding her when she not hungry but she def wants it n after the ounce she sleeps. thanks in advance for any replies kay xx

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aliss AutoSignup (SAAB) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Québec Posts: 24,347	This is normal. Just like a breastfed baby, they will take various amounts depending on their need at the moment. Remember at 21 days-ish there is yet another growth spurt and that, combined with her very young age, her feeding will be erratic. Expect to waste a lot of formula at this time, unfortunately. As time goes on, it will regulate a little more.

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seoj Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 8,656	Very common for Newborns... in time it will even out. But my LO still does this from time to time. She has her "average" feeds... about 4oz every 2-3hrs, but sometimes she just doesn't want it all or wants more... I also had a long battle trying to BF... no fun! Sorry you had to go through that I remember while I was pumping it was such a bummer when she "wasted" my BM! That was precious stuff! LOL. Still not fun when formula goes to waste... but least we can buy more

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mum2b2009 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Devon Posts: 3,478	Just go with the flow..its fine

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Karlie06 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,008	Thats normal, just feed your baby when hungry and you will find your lo develops their own routine xx

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2ndtimeluckyX Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrexham, North Wales Posts: 2,450	Totally normal, especially as you have been bf'ing. Baby is used to just drinking what she wants and whenever she wants it. She will slowly get herself into some sort of routine over time. She's still so young, just go with the flow

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