It is my understanding that babies do not actually grow in a
straight-line fashion, but rather in a series of steps where in between
the steps the line would be level or just on a very slight incline.  The
extra calories are only needed for a short time while the "spurt" is
actually taking place and thereafter, the calorie needs would be the same
as they were before or maybe very slightly higher.  I would also be
interested in knowing how peds and office nurses advise moms of ABM-fed
babies as to how much their babies should be eating and whether or not
they notice these spurts as well?

Warmly,
Sharon Knorr, BSMT, LLLL, IBCLC in Newark, New York (near Rochester)
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