First..sorry for the loss of mom.
We feed based on weight and we feed whole cows milk when goats milk is not available. There are many opinions on how much to feed it can be frightening. Over feeding is for worse than underfeeding a little. A friend used to day "lean but alive" while we don't want them lean..we want them growing well..we definitely don't want them over fed. So here is a formula we start with
Weigh baby..multiply that by 16 to get weight in oz. Multiply weight in oz by 10-12% tonsee how much per day to start with..Divide into 3-4 feedings. After each bottle..feel tummy. You want a flat but firm belly..not too poochy and not sunken in. Adjust amount accordingly. Reweigh baby every few days and adjust amount. Add pinch of baking soda to first bottle of the day. I would also give daily probiotics.
Each baby is different...so even sibling may need a different amount even if they weigh the same. Treat each kid by its own need.
Also some like to add heavy cream and stuff to cows milk. I don't find it necessary and often can be too rich for baby.
Best wishes
We feed based on weight and we feed whole cows milk when goats milk is not available. There are many opinions on how much to feed it can be frightening. Over feeding is for worse than underfeeding a little. A friend used to day "lean but alive" while we don't want them lean..we want them growing well..we definitely don't want them over fed. So here is a formula we start with
Weigh baby..multiply that by 16 to get weight in oz. Multiply weight in oz by 10-12% tonsee how much per day to start with..Divide into 3-4 feedings. After each bottle..feel tummy. You want a flat but firm belly..not too poochy and not sunken in. Adjust amount accordingly. Reweigh baby every few days and adjust amount. Add pinch of baking soda to first bottle of the day. I would also give daily probiotics.
Each baby is different...so even sibling may need a different amount even if they weigh the same. Treat each kid by its own need.
Also some like to add heavy cream and stuff to cows milk. I don't find it necessary and often can be too rich for baby.
Best wishes
