Raya hasn't been to her 6 month check-up yet, so I thought I would ask here for now.

She is still only taking 4 oz. of formula at a time. She eats every 3 hours. My question: Even though she's gaining weight, should I try to up the ounces, or just leave it alone?? For the longest time, she would act like she was hungry way before the 3 hours were up. Ever time I tried to up the intake, she just spit up more. So, I would take it back down to the 4. She seems to be content for the moment. She's eating cereal and other various baby foods. I know at this point, Kolby was already up to 8 ozs. at a time. So, do I leave it alone?? Just curious.

By Ginny~moderator on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 - 11:44 am:

When is the 6 month checkup? If it is only a few weeks or a month, I'd wait as long as she seems to be healthy and appears to be gaining a bit of weight. She may just have a small stomach that will expand as she grows. If it is going to be significantly more than a month, I'd think it is worth a call to the ped's office to let them know.

By Kolbysmom on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 - 12:34 pm:

It will be sometime this month. She turned 6 months on the 3rd, but I haven't scheduled her appointment yet.

Yes, she's gaining tons of weights! She weights about 20 lbs now. I don't understand really, how she keeps gaining weight. But she does. I think I will hold off for now. She's thriving, and I guess that's all that matters at this points.

Thanks Ginny for your suggestion.

By Vicki on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 - 01:07 pm:

Well, I think that if she is gaining and is healthy, it would seem to be fine. I do think that at that age, my dd was taking more than that, but she was also going longer in between feedings. I bet if you count it out, your dd is getting as much as any other child, it is just she is eating more often.

By Ginny~moderator on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 - 01:19 pm:

One of the things I learned when I was doing the childraising thing was to make a list on the frig and take it with me when I took the child to the pediatrician, so I wouldn't forget all the important questions that ocurred to me between visits.

By Reds9298 on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 - 03:03 pm:

Ditto Ginny. I did the list thing during the first 6mths when I had the most questions.
Natalie was taking about 7oz-8oz. at that age, and eating every 4 hours, but if she's gaining weight and seems happy and healthy, I'd just wait until you see the doctor. You could always try a few feedings with an oz. more and see how she feels about it.

By Eve on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 - 03:12 pm:

My DD was always a 4 oz baby! But, yes talk to the Ped. and maybe they have some suggestions. I wouldn't worry though. My DD ate what seemed like so little, but kept on gaining and growing, and even in the 90th percentile for the longest time. Good luck

By Beth on Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 08:52 am:

My ds ate so much more then my dd. She never got passed 6 oz. I think she probably was still on 4oz at that time. She also about 9 months refused baby food. She hated it. She went to table food much sooner then my ds. I think if she is growing and seems happy she's fine. It would be nice for you if you could up it a little though and go longer in between. But if she just spits it up I wouldn't push it.

By Cat on Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 10:36 am:

Both my kids were breastfed exclusivly so I have no idea how much they were actually getting. I say if she's growing well I wouldn't worry about it. Sounds like she is. Go ahead and ask your ped if it will bring you peace of mind though. That's what they're there for.