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kglo

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My 3 week old baby drinks 4oz of Aptimil every 3 hours.

He is often hungry after 2 hours and will not last longer than 3 hours between feeds. He will not drink more than 4oz either at each feed.

Is he to young to put onto hungry baby milk?
 
I would maybe try upping his oz or feeding him more frequently. At that age they are going through growth spurts so maybe he just needs more milk. I think hungry baby milk is designed for babies that are draining 8oz bottles and still hungry. If it were me I would just feed him on demand and it will soon regulate itself :flower:
 
If he wants feeding early, feed him early. Let him have the amount he wants at the time he wants. A hungry baby (needing HB formula) would need to be taking 8-9oz at a time and wanting more.
 
We started demand feeding my LO when she was about 2 months old, because she wasn't lasting until the next feed. Everyone assumes that if you start demand feeding, your baby will take more milk, but my LO took less milk, more frequently, so overall, she would have the same amount of milk per day. Looking back, I don't regret starting demand feeding, because my LO is happier now she gets a bottle when she needs it, instead of having to wait until her next feed. A baby doesn't understand why they're crying for milk, but not getting it. IMO if a baby cries for a feed, you should give it.

I wouldn't go onto hungry milk just yet, because if your LO isn't actually that hungry, they will be drinking less ounces to satisfy their hunger, and therefore taking less fluids. You need to ensure your LO stays hydrated. If in a few weeks you still think he may need it, speak to your HV and see what they say. Don't worry if your baby takes a little more than the normal ounces for their age; it will all level out once they get more active.
 
i would just feed on demand, if he wants feeding every hour 2 hours 3 hours ect just go by him, though you could always try upping his bottle by an ounce see if hes happier with that, i wouldnt worry about guidelines on boxes its very rare babies stick to them x
 

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