I didn't think you could overfeed a BF baby?!
I dont' believe you can overfeed a bf baby, unless it's from a bottle.
Could you possibly have OAL? Hopefully someone who is more computer savvy can post the link to kellymom!
My baby gained 4 pounds in his first month. No biggie, he's healthy and happy!
If he is EBF at the breast you cannot overfeed. There is no concern about too much milk or too much weight for a baby at the breast. Sure if they get too much milk they may spit up...that's okay. Babies spit up....it is normal. Yes, if he needs a pacifier give him one...that would be your breast. A breast is the natural pacifier!
He has gained a little over 4lbs and is 5 weeks old
Quoting MamaToCollin:I dont' believe you can overfeed a bf baby, unless it's from a bottle.
Could you possibly have OAL? Hopefully someone who is more computer savvy can post the link to kellymom!
My baby gained 4 pounds in his first month. No biggie, he's healthy and happy!
Quoting IrishIz:If he is EBF at the breast you cannot overfeed. There is no concern about too much milk or too much weight for a baby at the breast. Sure if they get too much milk they may spit up...that's okay. Babies spit up....it is normal. Yes, if he needs a pacifier give him one...that would be your breast. A breast is the natural pacifier!
I tried to ignore it. My oldest DS was FF and he spit a lot too.
I just let it get to me
Quoting BennyBaby09:
Nope can't over feed a ebf baby at the breast. If it makes you feel any better my chunker gained 5 lbs in two and a half weeks at the very beginning. Went from 8.5 lbs when we left thehospital to 13.5 lbs a little over two weeks later and is now 27lbs at 13 months. Some babies grow fast...and spit up is totally normal.
That will settle down as you go through supply regulations. If he's fussy, cranky, gassy, etc, after the regulation that happens next week, you may want to consider blockfeeding. Otherwise, just let it be and enjoy your chunky baby.... and remember that we want to see an average of 1 lb gain per month during the first year so he may hit that 12 lbs gained mark by 6 months and then not gain an ounce until after his birthday and that's perfectly okay. :)
Quoting Ms.Pteranodon:
Yes I believe I have OAL.
He has gained a little over 4lbs and is 5 weeks old
Quoting MamaToCollin:I dont' believe you can overfeed a bf baby, unless it's from a bottle.
Could you possibly have OAL? Hopefully someone who is more computer savvy can post the link to kellymom!
My baby gained 4 pounds in his first month. No biggie, he's healthy and happy!
Quoting LLbaby143:
No. Don't listen to who ever is giving you bad advice. Baby is fine. Spitting up is normal. Feeding when fussy is normal.... And good for supply!!!
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- Ms.Pteranodon
on Feb. 19, 2013 at 11:40 AM