Not drinking enough?

[mouse9210]

I don't think my baby is having enough formula, she is 11 weeks and according to the side of the formula box, she should be doing about 900 ml a day.

So far today she has done 500ml so there's no way she's going to get to 900!

I feed her when she's hungry...I thought doing it on demand was ok but now I wondering if I need to make sure I feed her more often? For example I went out today between 1-4 and I fed her just before I went out and wen I got back. I had a bottle with me but she didn't 'ask' for any food.

She has been in the 25th percentile line but last week dipped just under it.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[wifeywifey]

The tins are just for guidelines. Does she drain her bottles? You could try offering a bigger feed instead of more. I always count in oz so not sure but don't forget any night feeds, my lo use to drink more in one go at night than day

 

[mouse9210]

I she sometimes drains the bottle and sometimes not.

900ml is about 30oz

And she sleeps thru the night, 12 hours normally so no night feeds!

 

[MelissaLindley]

My 16 week old still only takes around 25 oz a day so I wouldn't worry too much x

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[mouse9210]

Thanks, she drank 660ml (22oz) today which doesn't seem like a lot?

 

[FirstBabyEek]

The rule of thumb is roughly 5oz for every kg LO weighs per day. T's not drinking anywhere near the guidelines either but he's not skinny either x

 

[Mrsstuart01]

If she's dropping below her percentile then I'd ask your Hv for advice xx

 

[clairebear22]

Jack has never ever drank milk according to the guidelines. He' has always been well below average. At 12ish weeks I was lucky to get 20oz down him some days. He was never really interested in milk from day one. As long as your LO is thriving and gaining weight I wouldn't worry but of course if you are concerned speak to your HV x

 

[michelle35uk]

my 11 week old baby only takes on average 21 oz a day and shes only on the 9th centile so i wouldnt worry