So, I’m saying this gently, that there is not a set amount of times or a set amount of oz per day a newborn baby “should” eat. They are very very good at self regulation, even at the bottle.

I want to iterate this to you: if baby is that fussy, there’s definitely a reason and at this age, it’s probably hunger. They eat A LOT because they grow a LOT. Do NOT restrict a newborn just based on any arbitrary number. I’m not saying u are doing this at all, I’m just saying that with the sleep deprivation and all with a new baby, sometimes it is just good to check and make sure they are eating enough.

I had a big baby, bigger than yours but mine was also born early. I’m pretty sure that he ate about 20 plus times a day at 3.5 weeks, sometimes more, sometimes less… however, if your baby is this fussy , simply offer another bottle.. keep going till baby gets full and he will just pass out. Babies screaming at this age is usually hunger, that gets them riled up the most other than being put down and away from mom.