2 month old feeding too much?

Question

My little girl is (on aug. 19th) 11.10lbs, she was born at 7.9lbs, left the hospital at 7.4lbs.

Anyways she feeds anywhere between 30-40ozs a day, is that bad? I am worried about her being over-weight, which is silly I know, but people on here seem to be saying a baby should eat only 32ozs at her age, and she seems to be eating more then that. I know I cant stop feeding her that much, as she needs it, but I am wondering if anyone had this problem and if their baby is normal weight or not?

Answer 1

My little girl was born at 5lb 14oz and now is drinking 120mls a feeding (roughly converted to 4oz) which here in Australia is less than her age, but each baby is different as long as she healthy and happy its the main thing!

Answer 2

You can not over feed a baby.  She knows how much she needs and you need to meet that need or you'll have a very unhappy baby.

Once she starts moving she'll burn all that baby fat, that's all it is baby fat and it does go away!

Good luck!

Answer 3

32oz per day is the maximum amount of formula a baby of any age should eat, its too hard on their kidneys to eat more than that.

There is such a thing as obesity in infancy and while many babies do "grow into" their weight some will continue becoming more overweight as they get older.  Also rapid weight gain in infancy may be related to adult obesity.

http://www.babycareadvice.com/babycare/g...

For many babies the urge to suck is strong during these early months and your baby's need to suck may extend beyond his need for nourishment. For a bottle fed baby there is an increased risk of overfeeding if his sucking urge is misinterpreted as a sign of hunger

http://www.babycareadvice.com/babycare/g...

Overfeeding is a common problem for bottle fed babies because many young babies cannot control the flow of milk though an artificial nipple and/or cannot indicate when they have had enough. A baby's digestive system can become overloaded when it receives excessive amounts of milk from large volume feeds or frequent feeding patterns. The larger the volume of milk, the quicker it passes through the digestive tract. Large volumes of milk may pass through a baby's small intestine too quickly for all of the lactose to be digested.

http://ncane.com/vo5

It is easy for a new parent to say that they won’t break these feeding rules; however, the reality is that the temptation to quickly quiet a crying baby in the middle of the night so that the parents can garner more sleep can overcome even the most diligent of parents. Even with the determination to never do it again, parents may turn to that late night bottle more and more simply because it works and allows the parent to go back to bed quicker. During the day when the parent may be too busy to take time out to calm the infant, the parent may give the infant a bottle, figuring that the child is hungry. To some, food is the quickest and easiest solution to quiet tears and screams.

While the effects may not show right away, they can have an effect on the infant later on in life. Children who are overfed as infants have a greater chance of becoming obese as teenagers and adults. With the rising rate of obesity in children on the rise, it is best to try and curb this possibility when the child is very young. By prolonging the introduction of solids or any foods beyond formula until about six months, the parents have the best chance at keeping their child off the obese path at a young age. After the child is eating solids, it is best to keep away sugary foods. Young children do not need these empty calories as a part of their daily nutritional intake. Obesity, however, is the main concern for the future of the infant. Overfeeding can cause the infant to rely on food more constantly than the average child, thus increasing his or her food intake. If unnecessary, sugary foods are added to an infant’s diet, this too can add to the obesity factor.

http://www.drspock.com/faq/0,1511,3764,0...

ANSWER

August 3, 2001

Dear Dad,

Yes, it is possible to overfeed a four-week-old infant since it's easy to misinterpret a baby's hunger and satiety (fullness) signals. When full, babies will stop sucking, turn their heads or push the nipple out of their mouths as a signal. Babies who are overfed often are uncomfortable and irritable. More importantly, they sometimes loose the ability to recognize when they are hungry. Parents will want to start out from the beginning to allow their baby to signal hunger and have it responded to appropriately.

http://www.lpch.org/HealthLibrary/Parent...

# The maximal amount of formula recommended per day is 32 ounces (1 liter).

# Overfeeding can cause vomiting, diarrhea or excessive weight gain.

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# The average amount of formula (in ounces) that babies take per feeding usually equals the baby's weight (in pounds) divided in half (or equal to the weight in kg).

# The average ounces of formula the baby takes in 24 hours is the baby's weight in pounds multiplied by 2 (or kg multiplied by 4).

# A baby's appetite varies throughout the day. If the infant stops feeding or loses interest, the feeding should be stopped.

http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/he...

Both Drs. Rome and Rogers say nature and nurture are driving the childhood obesity epidemic. If parents are obese, the chances of their children becoming obese are about 90 percent, says Dr. Rogers. Not only is the genetic potential greater, children are more likely to be raised in an environment that contributes to obesity. For instance, overfeeding is a problem. The practice often begins in infancy when parents (and grandparents), out of love or ignorance, overfeed with formula, fruit juice and baby food.

Dr. Rome believes that even if parents are obese, they can help prevent their kids from becoming similarly endowed if intervention begins early. For instance with newborns and babies, parents should learn through trial and error to discern between cries th

Answer 4

If she's hungry, you feed her.  While there are 'averages' and 'typicals' ... all babies are different, and if she needs that much, that's what you give her.

Her weight gain is fine, and so is her weight. (She gained about 2 pounds a month, which is 'average.')

Answer 5

Some babies want to eat more then others. My 2 month old likes to eat the amount suited for a 3 to 4 month old. It is good for your baby to gain that extra weight. They will lose it over time.

Are you breast feeding or bottle feeding? If she's breast feeding let her drink until she's had enough.

If she's bottle feeding, maybe find a formula that will fill her for longer.

Don't worry. It is normal and healthy for a baby to ask for more then what her stomach is expected to take.

Answer 6

I wouldnt be too concerned the 32 oz is just a average some drink a little more some drink a little less!! Try not to sweat it!! Baby will only eat when hungry so no worries!! My son ate more then some kids his age too and he is healthy and right under average for his weight!! She is fine!! I had a nephew who weighed 30 lbs at 8 months and now at 3 is average weight!!! So once babies move they loose alot of the baby weight!!! Good luck and Happy Eating baby!!!

Answer 7

don't feed her less. She's fine... my son was the same way. Your daughter is healthy and that isn't something you need changing!

Answer 8

my baby ate a LOT from the moment she was born, even the nurses where surprised but no one ever told me to not feed her so much and now she is 8 years old and is skinny as a stick, she eats basically anything and is very healthy i wouldnt worry, feed the child.