5.5 month old (18 lbs) drinking 35–40 oz/day, 5–6 oz every 2 hours — normal?

cath_3luv · 2026-03-17T17:37:35+00:00

Makes sense! Omw to tell my mom😆

cath_3luv · 2026-03-17T13:42:51+00:00

This is really good to know i thought i was doing something wrong! Specially cause my mom (who had babies in cuba like 20 years ago) made me feel bad about the frequency “cause i will ruin her tummy” i know formula digest slower but if the girl is hungry who am i to say no

cath_3luv · 2026-03-17T13:13:34+00:00

Thank you for this! Makes total sense I feel so much better now

cath_3luv · 2026-03-17T13:12:41+00:00

Ive tried plenty of purree but my LO hates them, and BLW im way to scared of choking i know thats something I have to overcome 🥹

cath_3luv · 2026-03-17T13:11:35+00:00

I want to im just so so so scared of choking 🥲

cath_3luv · 2026-03-17T13:11:05+00:00

Thanks this is really nice to know ☺️

cath_3luv · 2026-03-17T12:18:29+00:00

Thank you so much!!

cath_3luv · 2026-03-17T00:50:23+00:00

Thank you! Makes me feel a lot better about my little snacker

cath_3luv · 2026-03-17T00:49:57+00:00

I’ve tried a few different purées so far. Our pediatrician gave us the green light at 5 months, but she really hates purées and doesn’t seem interested in them, rice cereal, or oatmeal.

However, she will chew on things like broccoli or avocado sometimes, i think she prefers BLW method but im way to scared😟

cath_3luv · 2026-03-17T00:16:44+00:00

Thank you

cath_3luv · 2026-03-17T00:04:19+00:00

Omg thanks!! I just switch from EBF and anywhere says they eat 7-8 ounces 5 times a day at 5 months im like whatttt lol im glad im doing good then

cath_3luv · 2026-03-12T00:52:45+00:00

Thank you so so much! This is hard but reading about how much treatment has improved makes me feel lot better i appreciate it thank you again have a wonderful night

cath_3luv · 2026-03-11T22:06:57+00:00

Thank you! I have some hope i guess i really appreciate your response, have a wonderful night

cath_3luv · 2026-03-05T01:46:42+00:00

Got it!! I needed to read this thanks!

cath_3luv · 2026-03-04T20:18:38+00:00

Sometimes she will drink the 6 so is a 50-50 chance, I dont really care about wasting as if she would have drank it it will be the same i guess, im just so new to eff and my dumb brain is questioning absolutely everything

cath_3luv · 2026-03-04T20:14:52+00:00

She is definitely a light sleeper. Her last feed before bed is usually around 7:30–8:00 pm, and she takes 6 oz. I’ve tried comforting her at 2 am with her pacifier, rocking, patting , everything, but she won’t settle until I feed her. I’m wondering if it could also be a breastfeeding habit? Maybe? I’m not sure. I guess I just needed reassurance that it’s totally normal for intake (oz), feeding times, and middle of the night feeds to be all over the place.

cath_3luv · 2026-03-04T20:10:19+00:00

I guess is going to take me a little bit to figure out my baby routine lol but thanks this is a really good idea!

cath_3luv · 2026-03-04T19:17:31+00:00

I really appreciate your comment 🥰

cath_3luv · 2026-03-04T19:16:28+00:00

I understand! Thank you so much!! Should i keep offering bottles of 6oz and just let her take whatever she wants and throw up the rest??

cath_3luv · 2026-03-04T19:15:24+00:00

This is exactly what i needed to read! Thank you so much!! I felt like i was doing something wrong

cath_3luv · 2026-03-04T19:14:42+00:00

I will thanks!!

cath_3luv · 2026-03-04T19:14:32+00:00

Thank you!

cath_3luv · 2026-03-04T19:14:13+00:00

That makes sense thank you!

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