Feeding my baby

Lully2011 · Jan 15th, 2012, 06:56 AM

Hi ladies,

My baby at the moment is 4 weeks old, she was born at 33 weeks. She has been on nutriprem formula about a week now. When taking breast milk she was feeding every 4hrs. At the moment with the forumula she's waking 3hrs - 3.5 hrs. She wont take anymore than the 90mils/3oz, should I put her on heavier formula to get her to the 4hrs or should I just feed her every 3hrs - 3.5hrs?

Thanks

Marleysgirl · Jan 15th, 2012, 08:41 AM

Personally I'd go for feeding her more often. There isn't really a "heavier" formula than NP (are you getting that on prescription? not sure of the rules in Ireland, it's prescription in GB). If she were breastfeeding and suddenly started wanting to feed every 3 hours, you'd accommodate her - it's no different on formula.

Jan 15th, 2012, 06:56 AM	#1
Lully2011 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ireland Posts: 624	Feeding my baby Hi ladies, My baby at the moment is 4 weeks old, she was born at 33 weeks. She has been on nutriprem formula about a week now. When taking breast milk she was feeding every 4hrs. At the moment with the forumula she's waking 3hrs - 3.5 hrs. She wont take anymore than the 90mils/3oz, should I put her on heavier formula to get her to the 4hrs or should I just feed her every 3hrs - 3.5hrs? Thanks

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Jan 15th, 2012, 08:41 AM	#2
Marleysgirl Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,490	Personally I'd go for feeding her more often. There isn't really a "heavier" formula than NP (are you getting that on prescription? not sure of the rules in Ireland, it's prescription in GB). If she were breastfeeding and suddenly started wanting to feed every 3 hours, you'd accommodate her - it's no different on formula.

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