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Formula Intake per Feeding
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Dear Ms. Silva,
My baby was born four weeks early and weighed six pounds four ounces. She used to eat two ounces of formula but now she only eats one ounce per hour. How can I get her to increase her intake per feeding? She also gets constipated very easily. Any help would be appreciated.

— Chewy1

ANSWER
October 25, 2001
Dear Chewy1,
You didn't mention how old your baby is now but assuming that she is a newborn, you can expect her to drink one to three ounces of formula at a time. You can try to get her to drink more at one time by delaying her feedings to every two to three hours but there is not a real need to keep her on a schedule at this time.

When hard or infrequent stools are present in young infants, it should be discussed with your pediatrician. It can be a result of too little formula consumption or can be a symptom of other health problems. Your pediatrician can give you some suggestions for stool softening.

— by Mary Silva, M.S., R.D.

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