feeding advise please help

[marg232]

my baby boy is 14 weeks old,he was only 5IB 14oz when born, 12IB 7oz at last weigh in,his feeding has gone to pot! he takes between 4-6 oz during day every 4 hours, at night at about 1 and 5 he takes 6oz would have more! doesnt want his 9am feed maybe takes 2oz, anyone any idea whats happening? think he maybe teething to as drooling to, going to ring HV tomorrow for help to

 

[AnnaR2B]

Could be? Teething pain put Ted off his food for a few days when it was really bad...is he tired and grizzly too?
You're doing the right thing in asking HV.
Ps - welcome to forum

 

[marg232]

hi, yes he is tired,grizzy,drooling and biting his hand etc.hv said he shouldnt need 1am 6oz feed, to try boiled water then! he will love that! told me how much milk he should be having but said its not that easy as you cant force him to eat, so much not help really,lol.