how much milk does your LO have??

[dora the ex...]

amy is 17 weeks old already :shock: but has started only taking 3/4oz milk.. it it because the upset of not being well or would you be worried... i mean i am worried cause she isnt little baby she is 15lb 07oz but only taking little amounts every 4hrs appart from the last bottle she takes a full 6oz... what does yours take and how often...im dying for her to sleep through its killing me

[miss.understood]

boobie fed baby here so cant help you but no one was replying so thought i better :wik: and aint time flyed by only seems like yesterday they was born :shock:

[dora the ex...]

boobie fed baby here so cant help you but no one was replying so thought i better :wik: and aint time flyed by only seems like yesterday they was born :shock:


aww i know...she growing up so quickly...and your LO is too :shock:

[Dancing Queen]

Hiya Dora,

I know this isn't relevant to you now, but Elise has 3 x 7oz bottles of cows milk.

When she was the same age as Amy, she was probably taking 4/5 x 7oz bottles. Do you know, on average, how many oz's Amy is having in a day? The thing is, the way I see it, is if Amy wants/needs it, she'll take it, so don't worry. You've no worries about her being underweight, so I'd give it a bit of time, it could be teething or anything at this age.

Are you weaning yet? If not, you may find that she won't sleep through til then, some babies just don't. I can totally understand how frustrating it must be though :hugs: If you're really concerned, speak to your HV, but I'm sure she'll be guzzling it down again before you know it!

[popinjay1]

I used to get sooo hung up on Claire's milk intake I made myself ill. If you count how many ounces she is having over a few days you will probably find it is more than you think. So long as she is gaining weight and thriving then i really would try not to worry.

The sleeping though the night thing though is very dependent on your baby. Claire didn't sleep through until she was around 6 months and I know some don't until they are older. Not much help I know.

Have you tried cluster feeding at bedtime? Giving her another bottle about an hour after the one before. This can sometimes help them get through the night...

[dora the ex...]

hiya :wave: for replying..she takes about 3/4oz each time but she is having about 7/8 bottles aday she wakes sometimes once sometimes twice for feeding.. :shock: ive been told not to wean her till they find out what the problem with her milk is.. :shock: popinjay;tonght i had that idea in my head i fed her at 4.30 thinking right ill bath her keep her awake till 6.30ish and then feed her again cause she is always hungry after a bath...nope didnt work like that i bathed her at 5.30 dressed her for bed she wouldnt take the milk at 6 she fell asleep so off she went to bed she has just this min woke up so paul gone to feed her...tonight is gonna completely go up the shoot isnt it... :doh: