The nurse is preparing a birth parent and newborn for discharge. The newborn is formula
feeding. The birth parent asks how much formula the newborn should be eating each day. How
should the nurse respond?
For the first month, your baby will need 2 to 4 ounces (59 to 118 ml) of formula six to eight times daily.
For the first month, your baby will need 6 to 8 ounces (177 to 237 ml) every 4 hours during the day.
For the first month, your baby will need 5 to 6 ounces (149 to 177 ml) every 3 to 4 hours.
For the first month, your baby will take as much formula as needed.