Hi
My daughter is 3.5 months old.
Her current weight is 6 kg.
She is on mixed feeding as my milk supply is low.
Can someone please tell me that how much ml of milk should she drink in day?
Do I need to feed her on demand?
How many feeds do she needs in a day?
Hello
As your baby is 3.5 month you can feed her on demand. Since you are on mixed feed it is difficult to estimate the volume of breastfeed your baby is taking . On a whole it is around 150 mL or even more depending on baby’s hunger cues and you can give around 5-7 feeds accordingly which may vary few days with baby taking less feeds also. Her weight is appropriate for her age now.keep a check on her weight at vaccination visits, and look for adequate wet diapers and hunger cues.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YESNO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
I need to ask few more questions before answering your query.
Early consultations can prevent complications.
Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat
(84960595 six five)
Dr Faisal Zoheb
MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), FELLOWSHIP IN NEONATOLOGY ( Newborn and vaccination specialist )
Hello,
For a full-term, healthy baby, pediatric guidelines generally estimate an intake of roughly 120 ml to 150 ml of milk per kilogram of body weight each day.
Total Daily Volume: For a 6 kg infant, this calculation yields an estimated total of 720 ml to 900 ml of milk (breast milk and formula combined) over a 24-hour period.
Per Feed Volume: Depending on how many times a baby feeds in a day, this typically averages out to about 120 ml to 150 ml per bottle feed.
Do I need to feed her on demand?
Yes, feeding on demand—also known as responsive feeding—is highly recommended. Instead of strictly following a rigid clock schedule, it is best to look for early hunger cues:Rooting (turning the head searching for a breast or bottle).Putting hands, fingers, or fists to the mouth.Making sucking motions or smacking lips.Becoming increasingly alert or restless.
How many feeds does she need in a day?
A typical infant naturally spaces their meals out and will generally need 5 to 8 feeds in a 24-hour period.
Spacing: This usually means eating every 3 to 4 hours during the day.
Night Feeds: Some babies at this age begin to sleep longer stretches at night and may only require one or two night feeds, while others continue to wake up more frequently. Both patterns can be perfectly healthy.
How to Tell if She is Getting Enough Milk Because it is difficult to measure exactly how much breast milk she receives during direct nursing, you can monitor these three signs to ensure she is well-hydrated and growing safely:
Wet Diapers: She should have at least 5 to 6 heavy wet diapers daily.
Behavior: She appears satisfied, calm, or falls asleep contentedly after a full feeding session.
Weight Gain: She continues to gain weight steadily along her pediatric growth curve.
Greetings
healthy infant typically requires about 150 ml of milk per kilogram of body weight each day, which equals roughly 900 ml of milk per day in total for a 6 kg baby.
Yes, it is generally recommended to feed on demand by watching for early hunger cues like rooting, lip-smacking, or putting hands to the mouth.
At this age, infants typically need about 6 to 8 feeds in a 24-hour period, though individual patterns can vary.
At 3.5 months, babies usually feed every 2 to 3 hours on demand, which comes to about 6 to 8 feeds a day. The exact amount varies with your baby's weight and appetite, so it's normal for this to shift week to week.
Next Steps
A common guide is around 150 to 200 ml per kg of body weight spread across the day's feeds, but your pediatrician can confirm the right amount for her current weight and growth.
Health Tips
Since your milk supply is low, keep an eye on her wet diapers and weight gain at her next check-up as signs she's getting enough.
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Child Health Issues
Reasons for flagging
Hateful or abusive contentSpam or misleadingAdvertisement