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How Much Formula Should I Feed An Infant?
Question: how much formula should i feed to my 5 weeks old son he weights 11 pound and 22" tall.
Brief Answer:
explained below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,
There is a simple calculation for tge amount of formula milk to give to your baby : should give 150 to 200 ml per kg of body weight.
So, 150 x 5 kg = 750 ml / day
As a general rule, you should give 75 to up to 105 ml of formula milk each feeding.
However, you should observe if your baby is full or if wants more as it will vary from one feeding to another. Remember to give non less than 750 ml per day.
Hope it answered to your queries.
Dr.Albana
explained below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,
There is a simple calculation for tge amount of formula milk to give to your baby : should give 150 to 200 ml per kg of body weight.
So, 150 x 5 kg = 750 ml / day
As a general rule, you should give 75 to up to 105 ml of formula milk each feeding.
However, you should observe if your baby is full or if wants more as it will vary from one feeding to another. Remember to give non less than 750 ml per day.
Hope it answered to your queries.
Dr.Albana
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