around how much should a 1 month old be eating?

[greenfaerykisse]

My 1 month old is a great nurser he eats every hour. I have to return to work in 2 weeks and was wondering how much milk to provide in the bottles. He takes a bottle at home now when I have an appointment or something else to do and he eats 4oz and an hour later he will want more (my hubby says). I 'm only pumping 1 oz 1 1/2 oz each breast and am worried I won't be able to keep up when i return to work because I will only be able to pump once maybe twice at work ( this is all my boss will let me!)

[debbie_page]

Birth weight? Weight now?

[greenfaerykisse]

7 8 at birth and he's 8 10 now

[debbie_page]

When did he get back to his birth weight?

[greenfaerykisse]

at 2 weeks

[debbie_page]

At his weight he needs about 24 ounces a day total to gain an ounce a day. He probably wants 2.5-3 ounces per feeding.

[greenfaerykisse]

thank you

[debbie_page]

You're welcome.