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[quote=nannydebsays]A general rule of thumb is that a baby needs 2 - 2.5 oz of breast milk or formula per pound of weight. Allowing baby less than that with a specified goal of keeping baby under the 50th percentile on the weight charts is terrible, since underfeeding can cause failure to thrive, which can be deadly. Of course, babies also need to eat adequately to promote healthy brain development and physical development. Re: the OP's issue, 4 oz every 4 hours round the clock would be adequate for a baby weighing 10 - 12lbs. 4 oz every 4 hours for 4 feeds during the day and nothing at night would only be adequate for a baby weighing 6.4 - 8lbs, and would be inadequate for a 14 week old unless the baby was a premie who was only about 2 - 3 weeks adjusted age.[/quote]
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