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A member asked:

When do i know when to increase the amount of formula that my baby drinks? he is 6-months old and only 13 pounds.

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7-8 oz average now: Most babies would be drinking about 7-8oz bottle at this age and 24-30oz a day along with some baby food would be average for a 6 month old. Your child is on the small side --feed as much as he can consume and increase slowly. Also, he shoukd be followed by his doc regularly. Good luck.

Answered 5/11/2012

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