3 Month Old Isn't Getting Full

Nope. She's too little for cereal, in the bottle or otherwise. Increase the ounces at each feeding.

My son who is 16 months old ate every other hour (I am not kidding)...we would be done with feeding and a half hour or an hour later he would want more. My ped did not recommend cereal to ever go in the bottle to fill him up. It is an old wives tale that people say works. Their digestive system isnt ready for anything but formula or breast millk unitl at least 6 months old. I just feed him all the time. He did that until he was able to roll over and I let him sleep on his belly (I would put him on his back) and he would roll over. Then he started going longer between feedings. Good luck!

Definately not, her intestines are too immature to handle it and she will end up with allergies. If you are feeding with formula, consider switching to another kind. If your were nursing I would think she wasn't getting enough of the hind milk, where all the healthy fats are. So, look at that in the formula (DHA or omega 3). You could add flaxseed oil to her current formula, to see if that helps.

I went through the same thing with my son. It seemed like he wanted to eat constantly for almost an entire month! I was nursing so I wasn't sure if I was producing enough or what was going on. Turns out it was just a long, drawn out growth spurt. I know the grandmas will tell you to put cereal in the bottle, but don't. They can aspirate the cereal accidentally and end up with food in their lungs. Also, putting cereal in the bottle can lead to obesity because the baby doesn't learn the signs of when their belly is full.
I know the non stop eating is frustrating, but hopefully it's just a growth spurt and she will get past this stage soon. Good luck!

Sound normal to me. When they say a baby eats every 2-3 hours, they forget to tell you that they eat for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours of that time. If you're breastfeeding (and I'm guessing you are) if the baby is gaining weight, not to worry. She's doing her job, eat, sleep and poop.

If you need more support see if you can find a la leche league meeting near you. Sometimes the leader of the group will answer questions directly for you by phone or email. http://www.lllohio.org/

All 3 of my children were given a tiny amount of cereal in their bottles beginning at 3 months. All 3 of my kids starting having 1 tablespoon of prepared cereal at 4 months (by the spoon). All of this on the advice of their doctor. The 2 oldest are now 13 years and 14 years old. Neither is obese or lethargic. Neither has an eating disorder. They were just hungry. My youngest just turned two. He has a healthy appetite and eats whatever I make for his meal. Never finicky. Trust your gut. Don't let you children go hungry if it is in your power to do so.
Good luck.

I suggest talking to your pedi! Kids are ready for cereal at 4 months some will recommend waiting till 6 months but neither of my pedis do (one for each daughter diffrent birth places) They recomend 4 months with rice cereal and formula! If breast feeding they say wait till 6 months! My pedi for my oldest told me to try it at 2 months instead of a milk feeding (only if she wasn't still pushing it out) They also recomend it for thin babies! Please ask your pedi he is the only one (other then you) who can answer this bc he knows your baby! DO NOT put it in her bottle no matter what age! That does cause choking. Try spoon feeding in a bouncer or something similar to that! Good luck and I hope this was some help! Really ask your pedi about it though...

I will tell you, when my son was old enough, I started him on cereal at night. He woke up more often during the night after I started the cereal, hungry. I had to move the cereal to the morning so he would sleep longer at night. I think it filled his tummy too much, then when it was gone, he noticed it more! Definitely don't want to start anything without the Pedi's advice. Three months is a a natural growth spurt time, so just let her eat more. Babies' should eat what they want, when they want it anyway.
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Hi,

Three months is kind of young- I would call my dr. and ask them for sure...Are you breast feeding only or using formula?

NO NO NO emphatically NO!!!!!!!! There are several reasons why she could want to eat constantly. She could be going through a growth spurt, it could be that she just likes to suck on something. If she's eating and then spitting up, try a pacifier instead of the bottle. My youngest loves to suck on things (thumb, paci, anything else she can get her hands on). I was mistaking her cues for hunger and couldn't figure out why she was throwing up all the time. Turns out, I was overfeeding her. You could try to bump her feeding up an ounce if you're formula feeding. At 3 mos babies should still be eating on demand. They are not ready for cereal until at least 4 months and most recommend waiting till 6 months. It's also recommended that you only give cereal/baby food on a spoon and never in a bottle.

My 3 month old is the same way. We feed her every 2-4 hours. She is now eating 6 oz because after a 4 oz bottle she would cry. My ped recommended cereal mixed with formula when my daughter was 2 weeks old to help with the spit ups but that caused her to be constipated. Helped one issue but created another. So it's okay to do so but definitely discuss with Pediatrician. Chocking should not be an issue as long as the nipple isn't too big.

No. Babies aren't supposed to have solid food until at least 4-6 months, and it is a myth that cereal in the bottle helps keep babies full. Babies also have many growth spurts, which may be going on with yours lately.

Consider copying and pasting this link for some helpful information and reassurance about baby's growth.
http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/f...

This one explains why you shouldn't put cereal in the bottle:
http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/tipcerealinbottle.htm

Good luck! You'll make it through this phase! J.

I did at that age with all 4 of my babies, it seemed to help. Most babies have a growth spurt at this age, so just keep feeding her till she's full. Her appetite will slow down after the growth spurt

You might just give her more formula or try and nurse a little more. 3 months is a little young for cereal.

I disagree with putting cereal in the bottle. It should be used to teach them how to eat with a spoon once cleared by your pedi (usually at 4 months). Just increase her formula by an ounce. Good luck

Good God NO!!! Any pediatrician who suggests it or says that it's safe should have their license revoked. There is absolutely no evidence to support this practice and hundreds of studies showing just how detrimental it is. No baby should be given solids until they are at least 6 months old, including cereal. They still have an "open gut" and the artificial iron in cereal and formula actually attract bacteria. If your baby is hungry, feed her. If you're using formula, try a little less in each bottle, a little more often. If you're breastfeeding, just remember you can't over-feed a nursed baby and you have nothing to worry about :)