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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Based on Weight
A newborn baby will typically consume 1 ounce of formula per feeding, with a total of six to eight feedings per day. This amount will increase throughout the first week and thereafter. You can typically calculate the amount of formula most babies need per feeding by dividing the weight of the baby in half. This means that if a baby weighs 8 pounds, they will need 4 ounces if formula per feeding.
On the Other: Concerns About Overfeeding or Underfeeding
Babies, at any size, should not consume more than 32 ounces of formula daily. Excessive weight gain, diarrhea and vomiting are the results of overfeeding. However, underfeeding causes malnutrition and can result in serious health problems. Inadequate stooling and urinating are signs of underfeeding.
Bottom Line
Consult a pediatrician if you have questions about how to feed your baby. If the baby is gaining weight well and appears healthy, determine the number of ounces of formula you should provide the baby per feeding by dividing the baby's weight in half.
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