Feeding
FTM …My little boy is 5 weeks tomorrow and is drinking 6oz through out the day every 3.5/4 hours. I understand that he may be cluster feeding through the evening as he can go around an hour before he demanding another bottle and he will drink another whole 6oz. This morning he’s had 6oz at 7am, 11am and has just done another 2.5oz at 1pm.
Is it worth switch to hungry baby formula? Or do I need to as professionals first?
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Is your little boy gaining weight as he should be?
Hey, my little boy has been on 6oz since around 3 weeks, hes now 5 weeks... He was 10lb 12oz born, and when he was last weighed last week, he is 12lb 6oz. I think just follow your babies lead, if they are hungry, they are hungry. My health visitor and midwife weren't concerned either and said babies are quite good at knowing when they are full and will stop when they don't want any more. I've been advised to stay away from hungrier baby formula, but I think its because the health professionals don't recommend it (I think because the only difference is, it contains an enzyme that means it sits in the stomach for longer, which can create its own issues) xx
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I know she obviously still needs the sleep, but our days are now starting at 5am, and I’m struggling to work out what’s best for her. I'm also aware the clocks go back soon which will fuck me even more. Shes up from 5/6am. She has so much energy and we play from the moment she opens her eyes till bedtime.
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2) are your babies really noisy and wriggly after night feeds but absolutely fine in the day?! If so, any tips please 🙏
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Is it because of breastfeeding?
Should I just give formula before bed?
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