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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DS is barely 4 months and generally takes 42 oz per day (6 bottles of 7 oz each).  Sometimes we are able to spread out the feedings so that he gets only 5 bottles, but usually it's 6.  He always finishes every bottle to the dregs and would take more if I offered it.  If I offer less than 7 he cries for more.  Are we overfeeding???  Is it time to think about solids?  It seems early.  He was less than 6 lbs at birth and is well over 15 lbs now, and chunky! He does sleep through the night most nights, so I'm not worried about that--is there any other reason to start solids this early?  (Sorry to hijack the thread....but if anyone has any input I'd appreciate it.)[/quote]

I am not a doctor, so you probably want to check with your doctor on this.  But, I have always been told not to exceed 32 ounces of formula in a day (breastmilk is different).  It even says on the formula container not to exceed 32 ounces in a day.  I am wondering if you are misreading some of your baby's cues and feeding him when he is actually crying for something else?  Babies like to suck to be soothed, but with formula it is important not to always offer them a bottle when they are crying.  He could just be upset and drinking more to be soothed than for hunger.  If it has been three hours or less since the last feeding, you should try offering a pacifier or distracting him with something else, or try to find a different way to soothe him.  Maybe he is just over tired and needs a nap?  6 bottles of 7 ounces sounds like way too much for a 4 month old.  If he is sleeping through the night, he should go 3-4 hours between feedings during the day.  Not closer together than 3 hours.  That would be only 4-5 bottles a day (depending on the hours he is sleeping at night).  I would try to get down to 4 bottles of 7-8 ounces each day, and if that doesn't work, talk to your doctor about solids.  [/quote]

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