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9 month old eats/drinks almost 50 oz a day?! Is this OK?

My 9 month old daughter eats 20 to 24 ounces of solid food (purees and chunky stuff and finger food) in a day... AND drinks about four 6-oz bottles, sometimes more!

This seems kind of crazy to me -- my older daughter didn't eat nearly this much.

Her pediatrician appointment is next week so we'll ask him for guidance too, obviously, but... what's your experience? Is this as over-the-top as I imagine it is?

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    10 years ago
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    24-32 oz of formula a day is normal. Offer her finger foods and make sure the food is healthy and don't worry about how much.

  • 10 years ago

    Babies don't eat for no reason. If she wants it, she needs it. Remember, she's growing VERY fast right now! =0)

  • 10 years ago

    Is she plump, skinny, or normal weight? She may have a fast metabolism. If she is skinny and does not have diarrhea, she may need to have a thyroid test. If she is fat, try giving her a pacifier.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    I think she eat more something wrong.

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  • Ethel
    Lv 7
    10 years ago

    Something is quite wrong.

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