My younger one would drain everything in sight and still be hungry.
If she is concerned about the baby not getting enough to eat she should make an appointment with a lactation consultant. They can weigh the baby just before feeding and just after and see how much he eats.
If he’s gaining weight, I doubt that is the problem.
I know a lot of people on this thread recommended Dobson’s book. It’s good, I have it. But I also love Dr. Sears. And I do know a lot of his stuff is online. Not sure about Dobson’s.
Here’s Dr. Sears’s list of colic causing foods:
If your child is experiencing colic, it may be due to something in your diet that is passing through the breastmilk. Here is a list of foods that may be the culprit. You can eliminate all foods at once or just a few at a time, depending on how severe the colic is. It sometimes takes up to two weeks for a food to get out of your system, so be patient. Good luck!
Dairy products
Caffeine – coffee, tea, soda
Soy products
Peanuts
Shellfish
Chocolate (sorry!)
Citrus fruits
Wheat
Chicken
Beef
Eggs
Nuts
Corn
Prenatal vitamins (The iron may be irritating to baby. Ask your OB for an alternative if this is the culprit.)
Gassy vegetables:
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Onions
Green peppers
Tomatoes
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/8/t083301.asp