Originally Posted by TwinKristi:
I definitely think 6oz of breastmilk is TOO much for a 4 month old baby to be taking. I would make 3-4oz bags of the milk and provide that for them. I would find a new provider if necessary. This is ridiculous. Are you off for the 4th of July? I would try and do the skin to skin all weekend and nurse and nurse and then pump during nap time or after feedings.
I would not do this. WHY decrease a childs milk by two ounces per feeding if the child is drinking 6 ounces. YES 4 ounces may be normal for many 4 month old BF babies. but many drink more. Mine had to be in the hospital for 10 days at birth because of an infection. He was drinking 4 ounces of BM before he left the hospital and 6 ounces by 3 months.
No way would I DECREASE the amount but increasing may not be needed either.