formula

[kadee60]

My grandson is 2-1/2 months old.  His mother insists he is never full, so instead of inceasing the ounces of formual, she is down to 3 oz per feeding and putting a tablespoon of rice cereal in each feeding.  Not sure how many times he feeds a day, but at 3 oz ... I am so afraid he is not getting the proper nutrition or the amount of formula he needs for his developmental growth.  He is good in weight and height - not udnerweight, growing very well, etc.  But this is worrisom.  Are there not standards on how many required ounces of formula an infant should have per day?  thank you!

[sharkgirlmarie]

hi my little girl is 5 weeks old, she is drinking 5 scoops of formula and 150ml water, i go on the age of her, it says it on the tin how many scoops and water you need to give your baby, hope you get it sorted, good luck xxx

[mommy_of_three88]

my children's pediatrician told me that the correct amount of formula is their age in months plus 2 ounces. and that they should eat every 3 to 4 hours. (so if he is 2.5 mo old he should get 4.5 oz every 3 to 4 hours). cereal should not be given at all before 4 months of age because their bodies are not equip to digest it before then. And doctors also say to never feed cereal through a bottle (although most of us do this anyway :) )

[margypops]

I think that 4-6 oz formula is better for the child at each feeding  its too early to give the rice cereal.it may cause some cholic . Good Luck ,