https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 26 May 2026 23:49:53 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-to-feed-newborn#post-115385 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:13:12 +0000 tequiero21 115385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, ladies! Very helpful. Thing is, I know their cue for hunger and they are always hungry!!! I breast feed them on demand but they spit out my boob and they ask for more... So that's when I supplement.... Seems like im adding an ounce or 2 of formula, rather than phasing them out =(.... I am starting to pump after feeding them...do I still keep pumping if nothing comes out? Even though I didn't hit the 20 min mark?</p> <p>Motherhood, eh? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-to-feed-newborn#post-114874 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 19:29:31 +0000 chopsuey 114874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@enjollah: I knew my milk came in fully because that's when I experienced engorged boobs and milk started squirting out of my nipples. I started producing almost double the amount of milk too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-to-feed-newborn#post-114868 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 19:22:48 +0000 enjollah 114868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: how did you know that was when your milk fully came in? Was there a huge difference at that 2 month mark? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-to-feed-newborn#post-114565 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 02:52:45 +0000 cupcakemama 114565@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All good advice! I would try to drop the formula and just feed on demand. Babies know when they are hungry, stuff the schedule. Bf is also very much supply and demand.</p> <p>I also found kellymom useful.</p> <p>Btw - congrats on the fabulous job you are already doing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-to-feed-newborn#post-114470 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 15:56:19 +0000 ohapostrophe 114470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with those who said forget the schedule and feed on demand. That will help your milk come in as well. I fed around every two hours for a couple of months...sometimes it would be 1 hour, or even 45 minutes in the evenings with cluster feeding before bed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-to-feed-newborn#post-114404 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:46:47 +0000 katdevargas 114404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>also, since you had a c/s, it might take longer for your milk to come in. if definitely did for me. I second the pumping, often, too. even if you aren't getting anything out, your body responds to the demand &amp; that stimulation ought to help your milk </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-to-feed-newborn#post-114356 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 11:54:40 +0000 Mrs. Bee 114356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i wouldn't follow a schedule and just follow your baby's hunger cues, esp when they're newborns. sometimes they'll get hungrier more frequently, and it's always best to feed on demand. at that age olive was taking about 2.5 oz of pumped breastmilk.</p> <p>just be sure to pump if you feed formula to stimulate your milk supply. these first couple of weeks when your supply is being established is very important! i started off pumping about 2 1/2 oz per session, but now it's closer to 6. i produced way more with charlie, but i pumped more then too. so don't worry if you're not producing that much while pumping now!</p> <p>kellymom has tons of articles on everything related to breastfeeding, and of course you can always ask us! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-to-feed-newborn#post-114352 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 11:37:39 +0000 Downward Dog 114352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you can, it would be great to talk to a lactation consultant who can help you figure out a plan to transition from formula. Feeding twins is tricky, so it definitely warrants a consultation if you can afford it (or if your insurance covers it ).</p> <p>ETA: breast fed babies usually eat 24-30 oz. per day, but they are much more efficient than the pump. So even if you aren't getting a lot when you pump, your babies may be getting more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-to-feed-newborn#post-114345 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 11:18:46 +0000 MsMini 114345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Now that your milk is coming in, it might be worth it to wean off the formula feeds and work on just demand breastfeeding them. They will probably feed pretty frequently, but that will cause your body to ramp up the milk supply. In NICU we would wean back 1 feed per day of formula as long as the baby was gaining well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-to-feed-newborn#post-114317 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 10:13:52 +0000 SAHM0811 114317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>sounds like you're doing well for just the first week! as for websites, I love Kellymom. All their articles are written by certified lactation consultants. Hang in there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-to-feed-newborn#post-114309 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 10:02:07 +0000 lavender 114309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO is 10 days old, and she usually takes about 2 oz every 2.5- 3 hrs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-to-feed-newborn#post-114281 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 08:51:14 +0000 chopsuey 114281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it took me a good 2 months before my milk FULLY came in. I pretty much fed on demand too, but I can't imagine having to feed 2 on demand! Yikes!<br /> There's a guide to increasing your milk supply:<br /> <a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2011/09/28/increasing-your-milk-supply/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hellobee.com/2011/09/28/increasing-your-milk-supply/</a><br /> I think at 1 week old my LO was eating 2.5 ounces/session.<br /> Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-to-feed-newborn#post-114280 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 08:46:37 +0000 Mrs. Pen 114280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have heard that your milk supply can actually take longer to come in if your supplement formula... My LO also ate almost every hour, just keep feeding on demand and it will help your milk cOme in quicker.<br /> When is your next appt? I would say as long as they're gaining weight your okay.<br /> Have your tried taking fenugreek? I've hears it works wonders with milk supply. I drink an herbal tea that is a combination if several herbs and have never had any supply problems.<br /> Good Luck with your precious little ones!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-to-feed-newborn#post-114272 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 08:25:13 +0000 Maysprout 114272@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow! Congrats! I missed that you even had the babies!<br /> My LO ate a TON during the first 6 weeks but feeding them a ton helps establish your milk supply. The hospital told us too every 2-3 hours but she ate probably more like every 1.5-2.5 hours for the first couple weeks. Then it started to be like every 1.5-4 hours between feeds - she ate more in the mornings and evenings and she'd usually have one period in the afternoon where she wasn't as hungry. </p> <p>Best wishes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-to-feed-newborn#post-114249 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 07:40:09 +0000 tequiero21 114249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When we were at the hospital, dr said I can feed up to 2oz of formula a feed because I was not making enough milk (was on colostrum til I got home)... Well, my milk is slowly coming in and right now, I'm feeding on demand during the day and boy, are they demanding. Looks like they need to feed every hour and a half...drs said to breast feed every 2-3 hours on breastmilk and about 4 hours on formula. We feed formula starting the nighttime to early morning. So far, that's about 2-3 times, but less than 4 hours.</p> <p>They have enough wet diapers. Not the best poopy diapers...</p> <p>I'm trying to feed them pumped milk from the formula session during the day (making about 20-30ml as of yesterday, which is about 1/3 of 2oz - 1 oz... So little! Lol. My SIL said she made about 3oz per boob....so hopefully I can make enough to phase them out of formula and even start to stash! Not sure how much they should be eating by now though. They were officially 1 week old yesterday.</p> <p>Any ideas? Tips? Websites I can read up on?</p> <p>Thanks in advance. </p>