DD eating to much? I'm not sure. - Infant Care (up to 18 months old) Message Board

tami52100 · 11-07-2008, 10:26 PM

DD is alittle over 3 weeks old. I was told she is eating to much because she eats 3-3.5ozs every 3-4hrs I don't think it's to much. Is she eating to much or to often? I've has several older people tell me that I need to put 1/4 tsp of ceral in her milk because she's eating to often and the ceral will help her feel full longer.

WhiskersOnKittens · 11-07-2008, 10:37 PM

I agree with you, and completely disagree with the people telling you to put cereal in her bottle. That is really unnecessary, and most doctors don't recommend it, unless it's for a medical reason (like reflux).
If she is hungry that often, go ahead and feed her, there's no such thing as a newborn eating too much, unless she can't keep it all down.

Whiskers

megss · 11-07-2008, 11:01 PM

Umm, no. Don't listen to other people.
Most newborns eat every 2 hours. If your baby is eating every 3.5-4 hours, then that sounds normal to me that she would be eating a little more. I was nursing, so not sure how much exactly she was eating on a regular basis, but when I pumped and gave her a bottle, she ate about 2 oz every 2 hours. Which is normal, so 3-3.5 oz every 3.5-4 hours sound completely normal to me.

G8r4evr · 11-08-2008, 08:43 AM

Sounds about right to me. My DD was eating 4 ozs every 3-4 hours at that age. She is now 8 mths and so far, she has been a good eater since day one =)

LauraLu · 11-08-2008, 11:17 AM

Your baby will tell you when she's hungry. Don't listen to other people. They cannot decide for her. It sounds like she's right on track. Most newborns eat every 2-3 hours.

As for putting cereal in her bottle, it's not always the best decision, especially at such a young age. Unless your doctor advises it for medical purposes (like reflux), then I would not do it.

Congrats on the new addition!