Hi, I'm a first time Mum and looking for some advice.

My son is 3 months old and over the past week I have been having a lot of trouble feeding him. for a period of a couple of weeks he was drinking about 180ml - 200ml per feed, five times a day. He now will only take around 130-150ml and he gets quite upset during feeds. He has only once woken up during the night for a feed since he reduced the amount he is taking, so he is still only feeding five times a day.

He is bang on average weight and doesn't seem to be hungry at all - I'm more anxious about it than he is!

Has anyone else experienced this? I guess I'm just wondering if it's normal. I was thinking he may have been going through a growth spurt as he put on about 450gm in two weeks as well as a 1.5cm and has now settled back down but it just doesn't seeem to be enough formula. Most books recommend 150ml per kg and he is just over 6kg.

Would love to hear some thoughts on this.

Thanks

I'm not really up on formula but I would just say follow your baby's lead. If he's not hungry and your offering the full amount then that's enough for him. There is no exact amount he should be having it is just a guide so if he is satisfied with what he is having and still having lots of wet nappies then i wouldn't worry smile

I am with Mum to M
just follow his lead

I would say that your DS is going through a growth spurt.

The recommendations are just that...recommendations. Every baby doesn't fit the mould. For example it was suggested that my DS should only be breastfeeding 4 times a day and I was still feeding him between 8-10.

There are several stages during the first year when they are changing the amount they need to eat and can become a little fussy at times.

I have found all the information on wonder weeks extremely helpful and my DS has had a difficult week at basically the exact time the info has suggested.

Have a look at this.

I hope this helps.

As pp has mentioned just ride it out and follow what your DS's lead.