Jeanne writes:

Question:  If this is indeed a function of baby's metabolism,  rather than a 
change in breastmilk components, then how come the amounts of  formula 
continue to need to increase over time, while breastmilk needs  don't?  We frequently 
see artificially fed babies taking 6-8 oz bottles  as they get
older! I'm really curious about where the difference comes  from...


~~ The babies I notice taking those huge bottles are not getting many a  day, 
are often only getting 4 bottles a day, so their total intake might not be  
getting higher mom just puts more in fewer bottles. That said many bottlefed  
babies of any age are getting overfed, starting right in the hospital nursery 
on  Day One getting an ounce of formula in a few minutes of chugging. They many 
have  been unable to ever really get on the normal path of following their 
own hunger  and satiation signals. Of course another issue is that metabolism, 
the gut, and  the mother's milk is changing. Formula is always the same.
 
Peace,
Judy  

Judy LeVan  Fram, PT, IBCLC, LLLL
Brooklyn, NY,  USA




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