![]() ![]() Yes, you're talking to yourself, but you're also modeling the give-and-take of conversation. Ask lots of questions, then follow up with answers.Every baby’s growth pattern is different, just as every baby is one-of-a-kind.įollow these tips to get your baby talking: Remember that if your baby doesn’t fall into this average range, and if your baby’s doctor isn’t concerned, you shouldn’t be either. Boys will likely be weighing in somewhere between 11 and 20 pounds and measuring between 23 and 27 inches. All that food will help to keep baby at a healthy weight and height.įor girls, that should be somewhere between 10 and 19 pounds and between 22 and 26.5 inches. If you’re formula feeding, you’ll be serving up the bottle an average of five times a day, with around 6 to 8 ounces of formula per bottle for a total of 24 to 32 ounces of formula a day. That’ll come to about 24 to 32 ounces of breast milk a day. If you’re nursing, count on an average of five to six feeds a day to keep up with baby’s growing needs. Your baby’s growth will be fueled by the still-important-as-ever breast milk or formula. Plus, those solids will only be for practice, not for nutrition. If you do decide to spoon up solids starting now, keep in mind that your baby doesn’t need more than a tablespoon of food (baby cereal, fruit, vegetables) once or twice a day. Experts recommend that most babies wait until they’re 5 or 6 months old to start eating regular food. Some parents choose to begin solids at the 4-month mark, but check with your doctor first. A 4-month-old baby will still be on a liquid-only (or mostly liquid-only) diet. ![]()
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