Amount Of Milk Baby Should Be Drinking

Question

Hi Mummies, currently my bb is at week 6 and drinking 90ml-110ml. Wanted to adjust to 120ml few days ago but doc said were overfeeding him (?) we should be feeding 80 - 90ml. He mentioned bb is gaining weight normally in the 50% percentile. (Pretty conflicting statements). Wondering whats the actual amount bb should be drinking at this week & when do we increase the amount? Hes currently at 90ml feeding within 2½-3hrs. #Needadvice #firsttimemom

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

When I went to baby check up at polyclinic, dr had a chart for feeding intake. Take baby weight x 150 to 200ml Eg. if baby weighs 4.5kg Min: 4.5kg x 150 =675 ml Max: 4.5kg x 200 =900 ml If baby feed every two hours Min: 675/12=56.25 ml per feed Max: 900/12=75 ml per feed If baby feed every 3 hours Min: 675/8=84.375 per feed Max: 900/8=112.5 per feed I think that's how they gauge. But maybe best to follow instructions on the tin if using formula milk.