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What Is The Quantity Of Enfamil To Be Given For An Infant?
Question: Hello,
My baby is 12 weeks old and we give him 30-40ml of water mixed with 1 spoonful of enfamil during each feeding. I have observed that in last couple of days, he gets hungry sooner and expect more milk then what we give. Because of this he does not sleep well or wakes up fast.
Can we increase the quantity of enfamil we give him for each feed. If yes, by how much we can increase. If not, then by when can we increase and by how much.
Basically I need to know how to increase the feed and by when. How much enfamil to increase with how much water.
Thanks, XXXXXXX
My baby is 12 weeks old and we give him 30-40ml of water mixed with 1 spoonful of enfamil during each feeding. I have observed that in last couple of days, he gets hungry sooner and expect more milk then what we give. Because of this he does not sleep well or wakes up fast.
Can we increase the quantity of enfamil we give him for each feed. If yes, by how much we can increase. If not, then by when can we increase and by how much.
Basically I need to know how to increase the feed and by when. How much enfamil to increase with how much water.
Thanks, XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Suggestion on formula feeds
Detailed Answer:
Hi...
1. Please mix one non-heaped scoop of Enfamil to 30ml of boiled and cooled water.
2. There is no specific recommendation on how much to increase and how fast - it is like demand feeding, that is - give as much as the baby demands and accepts.
3. Avoid force feeding.
4. The best measure that the baby is getting adequate feed is - passing urine 4-6 times a day and having adequate weight gain.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
Suggestion on formula feeds
Detailed Answer:
Hi...
1. Please mix one non-heaped scoop of Enfamil to 30ml of boiled and cooled water.
2. There is no specific recommendation on how much to increase and how fast - it is like demand feeding, that is - give as much as the baby demands and accepts.
3. Avoid force feeding.
4. The best measure that the baby is getting adequate feed is - passing urine 4-6 times a day and having adequate weight gain.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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