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HOW MUCH FORMULA SHOULD BABY DRINK?

INFOPARENTS.COM: Formula-fed babies baby will need to feed every 2 to 4 hours, or 6 to 10 times a day. On average, baby should drink between 2 and a half to 3 ounces per pound , or 160-180 ml/kilogram daily. For example, a 10 pound baby will need to drink about 25 to 30 ounces of formula per day. In addition, during this time, your baby will need to drink quite frequently; during the first week, your baby may have 6 to 10 feeds per 24 hour period, 6 to 8 per day by one month, 5 to 6 per day by 3 months, 4 to 5 per day between 3 to 7 months, and 3 per day after 8 months of age.

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