I think my newborn is drinking too little formula, help!

[dimple123]

So I've been breastfeeding my 3 day old until now, we haven't been getting on with breastfeeding leaving us both distressed so I've switched to formula. I noticed at each feeding he onlyy takes 5-20 mls, Is this normal? It just seems so little! I'm feeding him between every 2-4 hours depending when he's hungry and awake, but its normally about every 3 hours.

 

[skunkpixie]

5ml seems a bit little, but 20ml at 3 days sounds ok. Over the next few days he will most likely up his intake to 60-90ml per feed. Babies sleep alot in the first few days, but as long as he is having 5-6 wet nappies and 1-2 soiled nappies a day he should be getting what he needs. xxx

 

[ktod]

Their stomachs are tiny at the start but begin to stretch so eventually they will take more. Don't worry I'm sure he will let you know if he's hungry!

 

[bumblebeexo]

My LO had hardly anything the first week or so either, so I wouldn't worry too much.. If he's hungry he'll soon let you know! Their stomachs are tiny, and stretch a little everyday so shortly he should be taking more