We just went from breastfeeding to formula. My daughter is 8months old wed. and weighs about 16.5lbs. I have been giving her 24oz of formula, but is that about right? I think the range is 24-30something so she is at the lower ranger, but I think she is in weight also. Anyway, I was just wondering if we were on target. I know the Dr. will tell us at the 9mth check up. Thank you!!
Is she's not acting hungry, I think you're doing great! My son is taking about 32 ounces, he's three pounds bigger than your daughter, but not taking any solids yet.
Our only son just turned 8 months old last week and weighs in at about 21 pounds. We too are in the process of going from breast milk to formula. We're targeting about 28-30 ounces, but given how much bigger he is than your daughter, I think 24 oz sounds just fine. We're working on increasing solids and reducing the number of bottles to 3 in the next month.
Good luck!!
The rule of thumb I have always used is you give them as many ounces as their age plus two more. So I guess in your case it would be about 10oz per feeding. Of course bottles don't usually come in more than 9oz typically so I think that 9oz per feeding would do just fine. I am guessing you might be feeding her formula three times per day? So I would say around 27oz would be on target, so it sounds like you are pretty much on target, if you want to give her a little more due to her size I think you would be fine to do that as well. Good luck!
I think I was giving my son about 32 ounces (4 feedings per day of 8 oz each) at 9-10 months when he self weaned. But, if she is eating solids and seems content and is sleeping okay, then she should be fine. You could put a call into the nurse at your pedi's office and just ask to be sure since you have another whole month until the 9 mo. checkup. As long as you're in the range, I'm sure you're fine! Good luck!
