Bottle Feeding Newborn Question

[ArielRae]

Hey everyone got our new disney fan on thursday and got a question.

I was wondering how long it should take him to drink an ounce to an ounce and a half of milk from a bottle. It has been taking him about 10 min using a slow flow nipple. Just want to make sure that isn't to fast.

 

[PixiePlanner]

I personally don't think so. DD drank quickly when she was a nb. Just make sure he is burping and the nip of the bottle is slow. I somehow got a "fast" nip and DD actually choked.

Congratulations!

 

[mjkacmom]

That sounds just about right. I remember ds11 was a slow eater, 15 minutes an ounce, so by the time he was up to 4 ounces, an hour to get that bottle in!

 

[mamaLori05]

That sounds fine. If it's too fast, it will be pouring out the side of his/her mouth. If not and he/she seems comfortable after eating, then it is just the right speed for your little one. Bottles usually go down faster than nursing.

CONGRATS!!!

 

[Hannathy]

Second the if it isn't leaking out the side of his mouth you are good. Also watch for a too slow nipple, if he seems to be sucking really hard, getting frustrated, or turning red! Then they get too much air cause they are sucking too much.