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How much formula/bf?
« on: August 30, 2006, 17:39:24 pm »
I am hoping you can help me, a friend of mine has a big eater and she's concerned he's dropped too much formula/bf intake.  Can someone lead me to the link that shows how much oz. by age a baby should get?  I know I've seen it and can't find it.  The example routines are helpful but vary too much.  I'm trying to get her some basic info on why its a good idea to feed the milk first, then the solids, maybe even offer a basic 4 routine as well.  Her baby is 7 months old but eats more than my 8.5 month old who eats her solids with her bottle.  I don't know if that scenario would work for them, most don't put the 2 together like we did and we only stuck with it because she's still getting at least 28 oz of formula a day.

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Re: How much formula/bf?
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2006, 19:02:07 pm »
The link you're looking for has been moved to the FAQ section, which is currently under construction and not accessible. Sorry for any confusion! Here's the text from the link you were looking for...

I have found lately their has been alot of posts about how much milk babies should be taking when they are on solids.
As Tylersmommy and i have posted the intake of milk for babies is 26-32ozs (600-800mls) even when babies have started solids. Remember this includes any milk you put in your babies cereal for breakfast or other solids. If you are worried your baby isn't drinking enough milk in 24hrs then you could try giving some in a cup/bottle with meals.
When babies are eating 3 DECENT sized meals a day which is usually around 7/8months depending when you started then you might find their milk intake may drop a little say 3-5ozs which is fine.
When they hit about 10months you might find they are ready to drop a bottle so milk intake can be anywhere between 21-30ozs (500-700mls) a day.
Also around when solids begin MOST babies are having 4 bottles (5 if they still have a dreamfeed or night feed). Some babies stay on 4 bottles until they are weaned at 12months to cows milk some will drop to 3 bottles anywhere between 7 months to 10 months.
As for breastfeeding i believe 4-5 breasfeeds a day is average for babies who are on solids.
JUST REMEMEBER THESE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE JUST A GUIDE SOME BABIES WILL DRINK MORE AND SOME WILL DRINK LESS.     
Also Milk whether it be breast or bottle is still the main source of babies calcium and vitamins until at least 9/10months this is when MOST people swap around so solids are feed first before bottle/bf.
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Re: How much formula/bf?
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2006, 02:22:01 am »
Perfect, thank you!!   ;D


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