We've been exclusively bottle feeding and my son is almost 2 months old. He seems to be going through bottles pretty fast and I'm wondering if he's eating the right amount. The pediatrician said he should be getting around 20 ounces a day but some days he wants more. Is it normal for them to eat different amounts day to day? He looks healthy and is gaining weight fine but I just want to make sure we're doing this right.
My second kid went through a phase like that around 8 weeks and we thought something was wrong, but the pediatrician said it was just a growth spurt. You're doing great, man.
At 2 months my son was definitely ramping up his intake, so you're probably right to be concerned. With three kids I learned quick that growth spurts hit fast around that age. Check with your pediatrician to make sure he's on track, but sounds pretty normal to me.
Two months is right in that zone where they go through bottles like crazy. My son was the same way and we were second guessing everything. Turns out he was just hungry and growing like a weed. How much is he taking per feeding?
At 2 months he's probably going through a growth spurt. My son did the same thing around that age and his intake basically doubled for like a week. As long as his diaper count is good and he's gaining weight you're probably fine.
How much is he taking per session? Sometimes they just want to eat more frequently without actually needing more volume. Could be comfort feeding too at this age.
Totally normal. Growth spurts hit hard at that age. Just roll with it and feed on demand. The feeding phase will level out soon enough and you'll settle into a better routine.
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First few months are wild with how much they eat. We went through so many bottles I thought we'd never catch up with laundry. Your pediatrician can give you the formula amount he should be taking based on weight but honestly every kid is different.
That's totally normal. Babies at that age are basically eating machines. As long as he's having wet diapers and gaining weight at his checkups you're doing fine. The bottle consumption will feel insane but trust me it evens out.