Channel: What To Expect

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Description: Sponsored Advertising Content for Dr. Brown's® Whether you'll be feeding formula exclusively, combining it with nursing or using bottles for breast milk, here's what you need to know about when to offer your baby a bottle. Learn more about bottle feeding at What to Expect: whattoexpect.com/first-year/bottle-feeding/introducing-the-bottle-to-baby Transcript: Ad Content for Dr. Brown's® 3 Tips for Timing Your Bottle Feedings What to Expect If you're bottle-feeding, consider a bottle with a fully-vented system for babies prone to digestive issues. Dr. Brown's® Options+ Anti-colic Bottles are clinically proven to reduce colic. They also decrease spit-up, burping and gas. 1. Feed baby frequently and slowly Your newborn will probably take about 1 to 3 ounces at each feeding — every two to three hours or on demand. 2. Look for signs of hunger - Nuzzling against your breast - Sucking on their hands - Rooting - Making lip-smacking sounds 3. Do your math A general rule of thumb is to take your baby's weight and multiply it by 2.5. That's the total number of ounces to feed over 24 hours. So if your baby weighs 10 pounds, they should be drinking roughly 20 to 25 ounces per day, or about 3 to 4 ounces every four hours.