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[quote=Anonymous]So, our little one was very similar and I just went back to the numbers in the baby app. he ate very similar amounts and gained weight in the first 2-3 months, went from a pretty skinny newborn to a chubster. Was FF. We have a very good ped, who I am quite happy with, so the way she explained it to me is that she was a bit concerned that if he keeps increasing amount he eats, he will be over the recommended amount per day eventually, and it could lead to excess weight gain (there are studies according to her that show a slightly higher risk for adult obesity in FF babies). She didn't say to feed less, but just not to increase too much and check in if he goes over 36 oz per day.  Lo and behold - he didn't increase, he just kept the same amount of consumption for the next half a year and stayed pretty consistent on his growth chart. A happy and healthy 2 yo now, who is actually on smaller and skinny side, like both of his parents.  Get a new DR, and trust your baby, OP, he will eat what he needs. [/quote]

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