Is it ok that my 9 months old baby eats every two hours?

Question

the pediatrician told me he needs a least three hours between meals and formula for a proper digestion. this is his current menu for the day.

8:00 am 6 oz formula

10:00 breakfast

12:00 6 oz formula

2:00 lunch

4:00 6 oz formula

6:00 dinner

9:00 6 oz formula

Answer 1

This must be a nightmare. How do you get anything done if you have to keep stopping to feed your baby all day.

Why are you feeding him this way. Is it because you are feeding when he is hungry or because you are feeding him from routine. If it's beacause he's hungry I would try giving him larger amounts to keep him satisfied for longer.

At 9 mths my son's routine was as follows.

8am 6oz formula and breakfast such as porridge.

11.30 - 12 lunch

3.30  6oz formula

6.30 dinner

8.30 - 9 6oz formula

Answer 2

Hi Friend,

This is PERFECT!

His appetite is intact and he is absolutely normal. Every 2 hours is the EXACT period of time he would be eating.

Do not worry. This is happening with about 98 % of babies around the World. He would continue to eat like this till he is about 2 years or even more.

Take Care

Angel Doll

Answer 3

A lot of children would prefer to graze than to have big meals - it's very normal!  My son eats every few hours, alternating between milk and solids.  I've never heard anything about needing more time between meals for proper digestion.  My experience is that nurses or nutritionists are much more informed about infant nutrition than pediatricians.

Answer 4

well if thats what the doc said is ok then it must be, although they all have diffrent oppinions. my health visitor said this was fine for my baby.

7.30 am 8oz formula.

10.30 Breakfast.

12.-12.30 Lunch.

4-4-30 8oz formula and a small dinner.

8.00pm 8oz formula.

And some finger foods snacks inbetween.

It all depends on the baby.