iluvmy2boys
03-23-2004, 11:41 AM
First off this isn't my baby - it's the little boy I babysit. Also, I breastfed my second child (oh heck, he's still breastfeeding!) but formula-fed my first but that was 5years ago.
Does 6-8oz every 3hrs sound like a lot for a baby this age? He also spits up a fair amount, but not a ton usually. I've noticed his mom doesn't use the same type of bottle - she uses whatever is around.
I'm wondering if his spitting is #1 - caused by a certain bottle. #2 - if it's the excessive amount (at least, to me) of formula he's intaking and #3 - what should I do?!
I've noticed baby doesn't spit up nearly as much with the Playtex Ventaire bottles, so I've asked her to send those particular bottles for when I have him. Also I've noticed he doesn't spit as much when I give him 4oz, and then maybe 30mins later, give him the rest.
Issue is mom has him on a "schedule" and doesn't want to mess with that since she's working (and the dad is in highschool). So, do I do what works for him while he's here, or what?
Does 6-8oz every 3hrs sound like a lot for a baby this age? He also spits up a fair amount, but not a ton usually. I've noticed his mom doesn't use the same type of bottle - she uses whatever is around.
I'm wondering if his spitting is #1 - caused by a certain bottle. #2 - if it's the excessive amount (at least, to me) of formula he's intaking and #3 - what should I do?!
I've noticed baby doesn't spit up nearly as much with the Playtex Ventaire bottles, so I've asked her to send those particular bottles for when I have him. Also I've noticed he doesn't spit as much when I give him 4oz, and then maybe 30mins later, give him the rest.
Issue is mom has him on a "schedule" and doesn't want to mess with that since she's working (and the dad is in highschool). So, do I do what works for him while he's here, or what?