Expert: ruth kraft - 11/9/2011

Question
Hi, I have a 4 month old baby she has been exclusively breast fed and I believe she is right on track on weight ( we will be going to the doctor the 14th)  I am leaving for 3 days and a half and I am leaving her with my mom. She has plenty of milk. My question is how much should my mom feed her? she eats every  2 and a half or 3 hours but I want to make sure she is getting enough and for my mom to also have a good experience with her. Thanks!

Answer
3-4 ounces at a time should be great for her. Sh may guzzle the bottle down because she is breastfed and will drink from a bottle MUCH faster than she will from a breast. Always leave a little extra in case she wants more while you are gone but that should be plenty :)Pump while you are gone as well to keep the supply up.

Good luck!