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How often should I Feed my sick baby?

How often should I Feed my sick baby?

Feeding a Sick Baby. If your baby has a fever, a respiratory infection (such as a cold, the flu or bronchitis), or a gastrointestinal illness with diarrhea, it’s important that she drinks plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. Babies who are on breast milk or formula alone should eat as often as they like, unless the doctor recommends otherwise.

What should I do if my baby is throwing up after feeding?

Burping your baby right after feeding them formula may help prevent this. To help prevent your baby from swallowing too much air and vomiting after formula feeding, check your baby’s bottle. Make sure you’re using a smaller bottle that’s just big enough to hold a few ounces of milk.

How many ounces should I Feed my 6 month old?

Formula Feeding Amounts by Age Age Average Bottle Size Night Feedings 5 months 6-7 ounces / 180-210 ml 1-2 6 months 6-8 ounces / 180-240 ml 0-1 7 months 6-8 ounces / 180-240 ml 0*** 8 months 6-8 ounces / 180-240 ml 0

How often should you feed your baby on demand?

In younger newborns and up to 2-3 months old, your baby should breastfeed on-demand, which usually means every 2-3 hours. If you are pumping, breastmilk bottles vary in size from 3 to 6 ounces, usually, with 4 ounces being the average size once a baby is at least 3-4 months old.

What to do if you have nausea at 12 weeks?

Increased sense of smell. If your nose knows a little too much lately — you can tell what your hubby ate for lunch the moment he walks in the door — try opening the windows. Or keep a lemon wedge nearby and sniff it when you start to smell a nausea-inducing odor — citrus can quell queasiness.

When to stop feeding your baby during the day?

Your baby only needs a certain number of calories in her day (24 hours) to provide for her growth and energy needs. If after the age of 6 months she continues to receive calories from nighttime feeds this will dampen her appetite during the day and she will not need to drink as much formula during daytime feeds.

In younger newborns and up to 2-3 months old, your baby should breastfeed on-demand, which usually means every 2-3 hours. If you are pumping, breastmilk bottles vary in size from 3 to 6 ounces, usually, with 4 ounces being the average size once a baby is at least 3-4 months old.