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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Base on Weight
A newborn will typically drink 1 ounce of formula per feeding, with a total of six to eight feedings per day. This amount will steadily increase through the first week and thereafter. By 7 to 12 months, your baby will only have 3 or 4 feedings a day. 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, she will need 4 ounces of formula per feeding.
On the Other: Concerns About Over- or Underfeeding
Babies, regardless of size, should not consume more than 32 ounces of formula in one day. 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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