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Is she drinking enough milk?????

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  • KirstyMacey
    KirstyMacey

    12/11/2007 at 10:50

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    Hi girls,

    Just anfter any thoughts do you think my lo is drinking enough she is 14 weeks today and last weigh in last week was 12lb exactly and she has always gained weight and runs on her 25th centile line. The only thing is on the back of the milk cartons it says 6oz of milk and 5 bottles a day but she is only having 4 bottles of 6oz does anyone think this is enough milk for her?

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    Kirsty xx :\)
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  • angel100
    angel100

    12/11/2007 at 11:53

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    hi kirsty
    this was always a big concern when my lo was born. she would only take 4oz bottle every 4 hours so once she was sleeping through she was only take 4 bottles or maybe 5 at a push. my hv used to say that some babies just dont need that much and that as long as she stayed healthy and was gaining weight then i wasnt to worry. she's 11 months now and still only takes 5 ounce bottles and seems healthy enough. i think the back of the carton is just a guide but all babies ae different so i wouldnt worry too much. hope this helps.xx
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  • clmoore
    clmoore

    12/11/2007 at 12:02

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    Hi, if she is running consistently on her 25th centile I wouldnt worry, and the guides on the tins are only rough guides as every child is different. If you are still worried, for peace of mind speak to your HV.
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  • Donnaruby
    Donnaruby

    12/11/2007 at 16:02

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    Hello...If I were you I wouldn't get too worried as HV seems to think she's doing fine. My LO is 16 weeks & takes between 5-6oz 4-5 times a day so when I read the carton I was worried like you but she was weighed last week & is now 11lb 6oz, so she is small but she was little at birth too. My little brother who is 3 years old now, only took 2oz at every feed - He just refused to take any more than that - & he's now a happy, healthy little boy so as long as your LO is growing ok, I'd try not to worry. xx
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