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Title: how much milk should my baby have?
Post by: frasersmummy on September 14, 2005, 19:39:21 pm

Hi does anyone know how much milk a 20lb 18 week old baby should have? Can't find much imformation as most babies that size are over 6 months and weaned. thank you x

Title: how much milk should my baby have?
Post by: lil'monkey on September 14, 2005, 20:51:07 pm

Generally it is about 2.5 oz/lb with variance between babies.  Just make sure that you lo has at least 16 oz/day or have 3 very wet diapers/day.  The amount will fluctuate day to day so try not to worry too much.  HTH

Title: how much milk should my baby have?
Post by: Mariek on September 14, 2005, 21:01:13 pm

Hi

It's usually based on weight rather than age. The most common calculation is 2.5/2.7ox per lb of body weight, but like all things with babies it varies between children and on a daily basis - some days they're just less hungry than others - just like us.

love