Never leave your baby alone and don't prop up your baby's bottle while feeding. A baby could choke on the milk, or the milk might get inside a baby's ear and cause an ear infection. Do this immediately after each feed. Germs can grow very fast in left-over milk and can make your baby sick. Your baby doesn't need to finish all the milk in a bottle at each feed.
Babies take different amounts at different times.
If your baby can't drink formula based on cow's milk A small number of babies may be allergic to formula based on cow's milk and need to be given a substitute. If you think your baby has this problem discuss it with your family doctor, the sister at your Early Childhood Health Centre, or your dietitian. How much milk to give Babies will usually take about 60 to 120 mL at each feed, They usually feed about every 3 or 4 hours - about 5 to 6 bottles every 24 hours. As your baby gets older, he will gradually take more at each feed until he reaches about 120 to 250 mL, usually about 3 to 4 bottles every 24 hours. Water You may want to offer your baby cool plain boiled water, especially in hot weather.