How much formula milk should a newborn have in the first few days?

[Fddavies86]

Just wandering how many bottles a day a newborn needs in the first few days and how often?

[xvanillaskyx]

Congratulations on the birth of your baby 🤗

If you are feeding on demand then as much as your baby wants to have is fine. They have very very small tummies as I'm sure you can appreciate so little and very often especially in the first few weeks. If your newborn is crying it might just be because they are hungry and want you. You can never spoil a newborn so just go with what makes them happy. As they get older you may want to read the advise on the packaging for the formula but remember every baby is different and the only way they can communicate with you right now is by crying. Enjoy every cuddle 💛

[Fddavies86 in reply to xvanillaskyx]

Aww thanks for your reply, I’ve not had her yet I’ve still got 2 weeks to go ans trying to get as much research in as possible! Thanks for the link has been a real help 😊

[xvanillaskyx in reply to Fddavies86]

So excited for you to meet your little girl 💕😘 honestly just go with what you feel is right as a happy mummy makes for a happier baby ☺️

[xvanillaskyx]

You might also like to read the information on the NCT website nct.org.uk/parenting/bottle...

[roxannacar]

Normally it will give you an idea on the actual formula bottle. In general they tend to start at 2-3oz every 3 hours or so. But in general just go with when baby is asking for it. In general if they cry they either want to feed/poop/cuddle

[Splash30]

Yeah mine were both different my daughter had 4oz every 4 hours my son had 4oz every 2-3hours!! All you can do is change,wind,nurse or feed them until they are content! Only you knows your child Xx