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How many ounces of formula and how often should a 4 1/2 month old baby boy eat a day? thank you doctors

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6-7 OZ, 4 hourly: For an average weighted infant of his age should be fed 6-7 oz, every 4 hourly, 5 fee dings a day or 6 oz , 4 hourly , 6 feedings a day.

Answered 7/19/2015

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