How many ounces should a 3-week-old eat with each feeding?

Question

How many ounces should a 3-week-old eat with each feeding?

Answer 1

my daughter was takin 3-4 oz i gave her more just so she could finish when she was full...

but every baby is different.. some take more some take less.

she is 5 weeks old now and she is taking about 4-5 every 3-4 hours

Answer 2

4 i think .

Answer 3

My daughter eats 4 ounces every 2 to 3 hours..shes 4 weeks

Answer 4

my son is 4 weeks and eats 6 oz... a week ago he ate 4-5 every 3 hours

Answer 5

When my son was 3 weeks old, he ate about 3 oz. per feeding.  You could always start with 2 and give more if the baby still acts hungry.

Answer 6

Whatever fills them up.  I had a daughter that never did eat more than 4 ounces at one feeding and the other one would never get full.

Answer 7

2-3oz

Answer 8

Well that all depends on how much your baby wants to eat.  I attempted to breastfeed my daughter but I was only making an ounce or 2 so I had to supplement and she would eat between 2 to 4 ounces at each feeding.  Oh and if it seems like your baby isnt getting enough put a little cereal in with the breastmilk of formula.

Answer 9

my baby would only eat an ounce or two. Their tummies are really small so that can't eat much.

And never give a 3 week old cereal in a bottle. OR any cereal at all. Their tummies are too sensitive to handle it. The cereal can cause diarrhea, gas, and just an upset tummy.  

Answer 10

Mine is going 2 months and he been drinking 2 oz since birth