feeding question

[Suzanne10502]

So, my LO has been sleeping through the night for a week now. The past 2 nights he's been making a little noise around 4:30 but then goes back to sleep (just little noises and when I go in his eyes are closed).

So, if they eat every 3-4 hrs and sleep through the night and go to bed around 9pm, how do you ensure they eat enough? (He's FF by the way) I mean I know he's getting enough - clearly he has nooo trouble gaining weight and has gained about 8 lbs since he was born But, he typically will eat 5-6 oz and he's not always hungry after 3 hrs, more 4 hrs so if he eats every 4 hrs that may mean he only eats 4 times/day (so say 20-24 oz) that just doesn't seem like enough. If he eats more like every 3 hrs he'll get 5 feedings which I think is good.

I know every baby is different, some days they'll eat more, some less... and I know he'll let me know when he's hungry but I still worry.

So just curious for anyone who has or had a baby that slept through the night how they ate during the day? Did they eat more at a feeding? He sometimes will not finish the 6oz and I don't want to force him to have more if he doesn't want it.

Just curious!

[jillybean33]

My DD has been sleeping through the night since she was about 4 weeks old. I can count on her going 8 hours during the night before she will wake up hungry. During the day she will last 2-3 hours max, so I think she eats more during the day so she can go longer at night. Just follow your lo. As long as he is still gaining weight don't worry. Good Luck, I bet you never thought you would be watching the clock so much. At least I didnt.

[GA1977]

I was just going to say that Parker changed her schedule--sleeping and eating about every 2 weeks. So, if you get used to something right now, most likely its goign to change soon. There's a growth spurt in your near future so his pattern/schedule/amounts and times of feedings are going to change. Hang in there.

[Suzanne10502]

My DD has been sleeping through the night since she was about 4 weeks old. I can count on her going 8 hours during the night before she will wake up hungry. During the day she will last 2-3 hours max, so I think she eats more during the day so she can go longer at night. Just follow your lo. As long as he is still gaining weight don't worry. Good Luck, I bet you never thought you would be watching the clock so much. At least I didnt.

That's amazing 4 weeks old!!! I seriously never thought I'd watch the clock so much!! So true.

[virginia+3]

If he is gaining weight well, having plenty of wet and poopy diapers, dont worry about it. Its enough for HIM.

[Suzanne10502]

If he is gaining weight well, having plenty of wet and poopy diapers, dont worry about it. Its enough for HIM.

That's what I keep telling myself...I find it so hard not to worry (can't you tell it's my 1st? LOL) Plenty of wet diapers (heavy wet ones every time I change him) and poop every day! :laugh:

[virginia+3]

I couldnt even tell you how much Nathan is eating LOL I really need to keep track one day, since I know they will ask at his 4 month check..

And yea, its hard to not worry :D He will let you know when he wants to eat at night.

[PurplePasion]

I wouldn't worry as long as he's gaining weight and all.

[Suzanne10502]

Thanks ladies... I will def try not to worry. He's gaining well. He was 5lbs 4oz when he was born (he was 5 weeks early) and he's now at least 13 lbs, so about 8 lbs in 3 months!!! I figured it would start to even out a bit too.

[ColtsFan1912]

can i just say how jealous i am. my son is almost 15 months & still don't sleep through the night lol
but yeah if output is good, gaining weight i wouldn't be too worried.

[haydensmom]

He knows when he is hungry. If he's not fussy and lets you know when he's finished eating, just follow his cues.