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A member asked:
My 6 week old eats about 5 oz, 6-8 times a day. is that a lot more than average?
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Newborn feeding: She should probably be eating about 5 oz per kg every day. At her age, this would probably amount to approximately 24 oz a day. It sounds like she is eating a little more, up to 40 oz a day. Listen to her though - she will ask for what she needs and, if it isn't making her sick, don't cut down too much.
Answered 7/4/2014
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Feeding 6-8 times: At 6 weeks your child can be on 5 feedings a day and taking 4-5 ounces a day. For your own preservation try to cut down of the number of feedings. You must be awful tired by now
Answered 8/21/2014
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