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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Former nanny here.

8-12 ounces isn’t enough for a 6 month old. I’ve worked with many 3-4 month olds who took in 12-16 ounces per 8-10 hour day. Most 6 months I worked with took in 4-6 ounces per feed. Usually 16-20 ounces depending on how long of a day.

I do think 5 feedings is excessive at this age for only 8 hours, but 4 is at if she is eating every 2-2.5 hours. Most 6 months of only took 3 feedings during the day at 5-6 ounces per feed. 
Are you sure the nanny isn’t using milk to pacify her?

Your baby is more efficient than a pump. She may be getting more from you than you realize. I would add in formula and not stress over it. Solids are good, but breast milk/formula should be the main food source in the first year. [/quote]

Good insight. I wouldn't micromanage my nanny though and be suspicious that she was using feedings improperly. Figuring out when/how much to feed a baby is a pretty integral part of the job. If you don't trust your nanny to do that then you have bigger problems!  [/quote]

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