Your pediatrician will likely recommend formula for your 7 Week Old baby, although breast-feeding is still beneficial for your baby. Even tiny amounts of breast milk are beneficial for your baby’s health. If your baby is a breast-feeding infant, you can supplement her diet with formula. A 7-week-old is still young enough to begin a growth spurt, and you can try giving her a bottle of breast milk.
Feeding your baby every two to three hours is recommended for your seven-week-old. However, your baby may need more frequent feedings during the growth spurt. For now, three to four ounces of breast milk is sufficient. Keep in mind that your seven-week-old will continue to grow and may need more frequent feedings to reach their recommended weight. Your goal is to gain approximately five to eight ounces per week.
Your seven-week-old baby will be fussy for the first few weeks. She will also be reaching out with her open hands. Playing with toys is a great way to stimulate her sense of touch. A board book with textured inserts will help her focus. During this time, she will also be developing her language skills. And, because she’ll be hungry more, you can sing lullabies to her and put her to sleep.
Your baby’s feeding schedule will be different for each child. Some babies may need more or less food than recommended by the guide, while others will eat more than the amount of food recommended. The best way to know what to feed your baby is to watch her behavior and see how she reacts. Generally, she will eat every three to four hours. But, it is important to feed her when she shows signs of hunger and thirst.
While it’s common for newborns to lose a small amount of weight during the first few days, losing seven to ten percent of their body weight is normal. In some cases, the doctor may recommend supplementing the diet with formula to prevent dehydration and low blood sugar. Taking into consideration these factors, your doctor will recommend formula based on her health history. So, how much should 7 week old eat?
During this time, babies will sleep for the majority of the day. However, they will wake up frequently for feeds. They may also experience colic. While there’s no one known cause of colic, it can last a few weeks. You should try to feed your 7-week-old baby upright and burp him often to release trapped wind. For more information on feeding your baby, read the book Feeding Your Baby Green and start your own regimen today. The number of feeding sessions a newborn needs will vary, depending on the amount of milk the baby wants. Feeding your newborn may be a regular process, taking anywhere from 20 to thirty minutes per session. A baby’s stomach grows as it feeds, so you’ll want to pay attention to these signals to get the most out of your feeding sessions. Luckily, this process is simple once you learn to read your baby’s cues.
