Need input on how much a baby should eat?

Question

Since my daughter was 3 weeks old, shes been having trouble eating. The pediatrician said she has acid reflux and prescibed her zantac. This hasnt helped at all. It was so bad once that we had to take her to the ER because she refused to eat. When she was about 8 weeks old, she started to eat 5 oz every 3-4 hours and a week later it stopped. She weighed 8 lbs 13 oz at birth and now weighs 13 lbs 7 oz. She got weighed last week and came down with a cold 2 days ago and went to the pedi again yesterday and still weighs the same. She hasnt gained anything in a week. Shes only eating 2 oz every 3-31/2 hours and refuses anymore than that. How much should she be eating and could this be something that we are all overlooking? I really appreciate any input and helpful advice. Thanks!

Answer 1

I'd really need more history, such as exactly how old she is, is she vomiting, any diarrhea, rash, other symptoms. Her weight was good at birth, and depending on how old she is now, she has either gone up or down on the growth chart. Any child who is dropping percentiles has to be watched closely. I assume your pediatrician started the zantac because of vomiting due to reflux. It would be nice to know if they considered food allergy as well. It sounds like you are giving formula. Have you tried switching to a Soy or low Allergen formula?