My baby is eating weird ?

Question

My 6 week old son was eating 4-6 ounces every 3-4 hours and yesterday he was eating like 1-2 ounces every 2-3 hours, and today he is eating 1 ounces like every 45 minutes is this normal?

He eats Enfamil with Iron

Answer 1

sounds normal -call the pediatrician if you are really concerned.

Answer 2

Ok.  This is what I would do.  Check for a fever.  Then feel his ears and throat.  He might be sick, because it sounds like his throat or ears might be bothering him.  If he is not eating 24-36 oz in a day then call the doctor for advise.  Most doctors have an after hours phone service that will page them and then they call you to help.  I would take his temperature and call the doctor because that is what they are there for. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

It sounds like it could be a few different things. First check to be sure he is not ill. Second, He could just be needing the comfort of sucking. My sister told me with my first baby (who is 16 now), that if I breastfed on demand like I was told to do by the Dr., I would have a baby at my breast 24/7. She was right! She told me to give him a pacifer and feed every 3-4 hours. Now, my son was 9 lbs 10 oz when he was born so he was a big, healthy baby and could go a little longer without feeding . I do belive smaller babies need to be fed more often.

I would call your Dr. though. It will just wear you out if you are feeding your little one every 45 min!! Also, does he fall asleep while he is eating? If so then that could be the problem. If he is eating a little at a time, then falls asleep, he is not getting enough to fill his tummy up. So, he wakes up and wants to eat again shortly after. Hope this helps!!